LIFE TIME FITNESS BOCA RATON CITED FOR HEALTH, SAFETY VIOLATIONS – BocaNewsNow.com

“HIGH PRIORITY” VIOLATIONS LOGGED IN REPORT.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Popular health club “Life Time Fitness” at 1499 Yamato Road in Boca Raton was cited for multiple “high priority” violations by a health inspector reporting to Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Life Time Fitness was not ordered to shut down, but was subjected to an unannounced follow-up inspection. The violations include rodent issues as well as safety problems.

BocaNewsNow.com obtained the list of violations observed on November 21st. Per our policy, the following list is NOT edited. It is published as filed with the State of Florida:

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 8 rodent droppings on floor under shelves in dry storage room. Storage room is located at the back of house in a separate room from cook line / kitchen. Cook line is at the front of the house. Operator removed rodent droppings, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Admin Complaint**

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle containing sanitizer on top of reach in freezer at cook line. Operated removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed clean up procedures **Warning**

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager arrived during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed at cook line next to grill ; utensils stored in sanitizer solution. Operated discarded sanitizer solution and washed , rinsed and sanitized utensils in dish machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster **Warning**

Basic – Observed Soiled dry wiping cloth on top cutting board in sandwich line at front counter. Operator discarded soiled towel at will. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

A follow-up inspection on November 21st, one day after the initial inspection, yielded just one “high priority” violation:

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Operator ordered backflow. Violation will be reviewed at next routine inspection. **Time Extended**