SOVEREIGN POKE BOBA ASIAN KITCHEN

Name: SOVEREIGN POKE BOBA ASIAN KITCHEN
Address: 1345 W PALMETTO PARK RD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33486, US
Rating: 78.9

1345 W PALMETTO PARK RD, BOCA RATON, FL 33486

License #6011709

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78.9 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 78.9 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 35 total violations — 14 critical, 13 major, 8 minor.

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The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 shows 19 observation rows: 8 critical, 7 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: 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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit stored on expo line shelf above single service items.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over edamame in walk in freezer. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw items.
[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.
[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.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba pearls (98F - Hot Holding) per operator item out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Emailed a copy for TPHC to operator. Operator marked remaining time on item.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water bottles inside milk tea and butterfly tea containers
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over rice in reachin cooler on cook line
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler
[38-01-4] No lighting in walk in freezer
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Over bane Marie/ prep table in kitchen
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee observed not sanitizing equipment after washing
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Sodas stored under ice machine under front counter
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to lids at front service station
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Paper towels covering tuna in bottom reach-in in cooler on cook line next
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling bucket in hand sink at front counter
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink

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