Josephine's Italian Rest
5751 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 · Permanent Food Service · License 6013837
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw eggwash batter above cheese in reach in cooler .
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-11
- Safety score89
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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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw eggwash batter above cheese in reach in cooler .
Employee properly stored.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade and can opener.
Employee cleaned
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer stored in handwashing sink at kitchen.
Employee removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
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Basic1
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple squeeze oil bottles.
Employee label
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.