Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

ORIENT KITCHEN

3013 YAMATO RD B9, Boca Raton, FL 33434

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
11
5 High Priority
Apr 27, 2026
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 24540786

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6.36 lbs water chestnuts

14-86-1

Detail 24540789

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used a a food liner for leafy greens. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24540791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat sauces . Chef moved chicken

03A-03-5

Detail 24540795

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. A dozen shelled raw eggs sitting on rice cooker on cook line. Chef returned to cooler

03F-02-5

Detail 24540787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark on cut cabbage 69°f, chef they just opened for business 30 minutes ago.

14-01-5

Detail 24540793

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate being used as a scoop for dumplings. Chef removed plate Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24540790

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tanks by front counter not secured

13-03-4

Detail 24540792

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line not wearing a hair restraints while engaging in food preparation

08B-38-4

Detail 24540794

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed broccoli on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up box. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 24540788

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cleaver in between cooler on cook line

10-07-4

Detail 24540796

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at cook line in standing water. Chef removed utensils

Apr 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 24540611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 75F standing water on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-27: Time Extended

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 24397973

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over box of unwashed broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24397975

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (59F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored in double stacked container above cooling/fill line on top of items in flip top cooler. Per operator, item was placed in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 24397977

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at to go prep area 200ppm. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24397979

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pork rib (73F - Cooling for 1 hour at 3:15, 73F at 3:40) in deep filled covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed covering to help increase cooling rate. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24397972

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Linh Lee expired on 9/1/2025. No other food manager certification provided. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24397974

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles container surface cleaner not labeled at kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24397976

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured at front counter kitchen walkway. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24397978

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils stored in 75F standing water on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 23654613

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains a pink liquid identified as a degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23654615

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 23654614

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of carrots stored on Walk In Cooler Floor Employee placed carrots on shelf Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23654617

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef being thawed in plastic container at room temperature Employee placed container with Beef under running water. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23654616

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall below and above Hood system

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-02-6

Detail 23510114

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over raw fish at reach in freezer on cook line, raw chicken over sauces at reach in cooler on cook line. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23510110

High Priority - 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 not in commercial packaging over raw fish at reach in freezer on cook line Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23510116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (45F - Cold Holding); crispy chicken (45F - Cold Holding); vegetable egg rolls (52F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting out on shelf at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.75 hours. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23510113

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked black bean paste (81F - Hot Holding) Observed on crash cart on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 23510112

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, 2 hose connections. Missing vacuum breaker on left side hose connection. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23510117

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test strips observed for sanitizer buckets and triple sink chlorine sanitizer. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23510115

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled at cook line. Advised operator to label all chemicals. Repeat Violation Warning

21-07-4

Detail 23510111

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22802032

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw chicken on top of raw shrimp. Chef removed beef and chicken Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22802036

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

41-17-4

Detail 22802035

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 22802034

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-38-4

Detail 22802037

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in cooler. Chef picked up box of food. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22802033

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers on cook line. Chef removed knives Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-20-4

Detail 22377664

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.

Feb 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21769288

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and chicken over uncovered sauces.

03A-02-5

Detail 21769289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door cooler on cook line at noodles, pasta, cabbage (46-48F - Cold Holding), chef moved to reach in freezer cabbage (52F - Cold Holding) on counter during lunch rush, noti e mark

22-20-5

Detail 21769290

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

08B-47-4

Detail 21769287

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer

08B-38-4

Detail 21769291

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of carrots on the floor in the walk in cooler

10-17-4

Detail 21769286

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 21261001

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-03-4

Detail 21260999

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21261000

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knife Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21260998

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters greasing and black.

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20680788

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: raw chicken over ready-to-eat sauces in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Operator reversed. #2: Raw beef and raw chicken stored over vinegar in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. emailed operator Safe Storage Flyer and advised that they hang it upon the walk-in cooler door. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20680787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken broth (116°F - Hot Holding) Observed chicken broth sitting on top of another container of chicken broth. Operator claims soup has been out for 1 hour. Operator put chicken broth in the steam well and reheated to 165°F. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20680789

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20680786

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of sauce stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator moved off the floor. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 20438907

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved eggs to a lower shelf. #2: observed raw beef being stored behind green onions in flip top cooler. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20438904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic and oil (91°F - Cold Holding) Observed at cookline next to wok station. Operator states less than 4 hours. Operator moved mixture to reach-in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

41-15-5

Detail 20438911

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Observed bucket with chlorine solution too strong. Advised operator to only put a cap full of bleach and mostly water. Operator refilled solution and retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20438905

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed scrub brush being stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20438909

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled.operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20438908

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food prep area next to triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 20438912

Basic - Food stored on floor. Rice warmer stored on floor. Operator moved to a table. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20438910

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop upside down. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20438906

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.operator labeled. Corrected On-Site