Dorsia Restaurant
5837 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020987
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container ..covered chopped basil with paper towel .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container ..covered chopped basil with paper towel .
Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade .
Employee cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation...employee wiping mushrooms with dry towel to prep .
Employee washing mushrooms after discussion.
Fixed on the spot
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...employees Gatorade bottle in reach in cooler .
Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner...ice machine cover broken .
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris...employee cleaned.
Fixed on the spot
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment...women restroom.
Employee provided
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured by the ice machine at kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.