Gallaghers Steakhouse
2006 NW Executive Center Cir, Boca Raton, FL 33431 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020230
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection8 high priority (2 fixed by the Sep 25 follow-up, 6 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat)-38
- Safety score62
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority8
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours. onion soup (68°F - Cooling)at 1:30 since yesterday ; veal stock (50°F - Cooling)at 1:37 since yesterday in walk-in cooler; food did not reach 41°F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Food cooled in big plastic containers;
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
boiled eggs (49-39°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44°F - Cold Holding); in the ice well at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food place in ice well at cook line; food overstocked and not properly in ice; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; advised to use 4 hour plan or make smaller portions; sliced cheese (66°F - Cold Holding); butter (65°F - Cold Holding)at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; FOD outside for approximately 1 hour; advised to move to cooler or time marked; operator time marked and to be added on the plan; cheese (39-51°F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; food overstocked; advised to make smaller portions;
Fixed on the spot
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
cooked potatoes (78°F - Hot Holding); at cook line; as per operator food cooked earlier and kept at room temperature to be regarded in the friers; advised to keep hot or on 4 hour plan; operator time marked the food;
Fixed on the spot
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
onion soup (68°F - Cooling)at 1:30 since yesterday ; veal stock (50°F - Cooling)at 1:37 since yesterday in walk-in cooler; food did not reach 41°F within 6 hours; See Stop Sale. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Food cooled in big plastic containers;
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135°F- at ice cream station; chef removed utensils and changed water
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed numerous times numerous employees wiping gloved hands on visibly soiled towels and continued to cook foods; Employees dropped dirty dishes at dishwasher area and went back in the dinning room and handled clean utensils without washing hands first; chef educated; employee washed hands;
Fixed on the spot
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed two employees touching nose and mouth with gloved hands and touched plates plated with foods fir customers and continued to work with foods without washing hands first and changing gloves; operator educated and employee washed hands;
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade wet towel used to cover herbs at expo line; removed
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Salmon and tuna tartare ; operator started to place asterisks during inspection
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
sole (46°F - Cooling)at 1:00 to 46-49°F at 2:08 since 11:30; in drawers at cook line; at this rate food will not reach 41°F; food stored in between thick deli paper; food placed in ice;
Fixed on the spot
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Emailed form
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Repeat violation
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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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.