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JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST

5751 N FEDERAL HWY, BOCA RATON, FL 33487

License #6013837

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76.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST in BOCA RATON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 11 total violations — 5 critical, 6 major.

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Inspection History

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...marinara sauce was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler . Employee date marked .
  • [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by coffee box, ice tea machine at server station. Manager removed those things.
  • [10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 132 degrees Fahrenheit....employee removed water .
  • [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
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JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

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