Mj's Hot Chicken
158 NW 20 St, Boca Raton, FL 33431 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020800
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 14 complaint inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitJul 14, 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.
4 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.
Observed container of raw chicken, no longer in original packaging, stored on shelf above ice cream in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Observed ac unit drain line draining into and stored in basin of hand sink in kitchen.
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Label on a baklava packaged onsite for customer self-service at front counter does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in 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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.