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SOVEREIGN POKE BOBA ASIAN KITCHEN

1345 W PALMETTO PARK RD, BOCA RATON, FL 33486

License #6011709

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73.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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SOVEREIGN POKE BOBA ASIAN KITCHEN in BOCA RATON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 73.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 28 total violations — 9 critical, 12 major, 7 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 included 5 critical violations, 7 major, and 4 minor.

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Inspection History

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  • Administrative complaint recommended
  • [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple items with raw fish no marking specific to raw fish. Advised operator of proper changes.
  • [11-07-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed copy to operator.
  • [12A-25-4] Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted hat while wearing gloves then proceeded to handle utensils and single service tray with food. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
  • [21-07-4] Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator to add chlorine to bucket. Operator did.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sinks. Operator removed food debris.
  • [38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No working light in walk in freezer.
  • [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit stored on expo line shelf above single service items.
  • [50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25
  • [08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in multiple places above food prep area. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
  • [11-27-4] 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 copy to operator.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink spray bottle with pink substance no label. Advised operator to label spray bottle.
  • [03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator.
  • [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked edamame (53F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cook line. Item stored above fill line. Per operator item held out of cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to move to cooler to bring temperature to 41F. Operator did.
  • [22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed cutting board and put on rack to dry without sanitizing. Advised operator to re wash rinse and sanitize cutting board. Operator did.
  • [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed paper copies, no originals. Copies are not approved.
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