Boston's in Delray Beach
Last inspected:
40 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483Boston's in Delray Beach has been subject to repeated administrative complaints for high-priority food safety violations, with 104 total violations documented across 25 inspections since 2016. The facility averaged 4.2 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2, but the pattern of violations and enforcement actions is concerning. High-priority violations have dominated recent inspections, particularly employee health policy violations (cited repeatedly in 2025), improper handwashing and hand/arm washing practices, inadequate food contact surface sanitation, and employee health reporting failures—together appearing in 13 of the past 6 inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 of the most recent 6 inspections, indicating a systemic management failure to prevent sick workers from handling food or to enforce proper health protocols. The facility also received multiple high-priority citations for shell stock requirements and consumer advisory failures. An administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on November 18, 2025, July 17, 2025, and January 9, 2025, signaling that the state is moving toward formal disciplinary proceedings. The most recent inspection on November 18, 2025 documented 24 violations including 2 high-priority citations, with an administrative complaint recommended—this is a marked escalation from the facility's best performance, a clean inspection on February 26, 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Boston's in Delray Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Boston's in Delray Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Boston's in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Boston's in Delray Beach last inspected?
- Boston's in Delray Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 18, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Boston's in Delray Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Boston's in Delray Beach are: Employee health reporting, Management awareness, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Boston's in Delray Beach had?
- Boston's in Delray Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Boston's in Delray Beach find?
- Boston's in Delray Beach was most recently inspected on November 18, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Boston's in Delray Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Boston's in Delray Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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