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TAP 42

5050 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE SUITE 247, BOCA RATON, FL 33486

License #6020743

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83.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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TAP 42 in BOCA RATON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.8 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 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 14 total violations — 7 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.

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Record snapshot

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
1
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
November 13, 2025

The latest inspection on March 2, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 0 major, and 4 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
67%
Imported observations
14
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. 1. Ware washing station.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Pantry area employee drinks on shelf above croutons for customer orders. Operator stored properly.
  • [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Fryer station hand washing sink.
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on storage shelves.
  • [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline reach in cooler; creamed spinach (46F - Cold Holding) dated February 27th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler; vodka sauce (46-47F - Cold Holding) dated February 28th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today.
  • [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. 1. Cookline reach in cooler; creamed spinach (46F - Cold Holding) dated February 27th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler; vodka sauce (46-47F - Cold Holding) dated February 28th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today.
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TAP 42 has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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