BOON'S ASIAN BISTRO
19605A SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33498 · 561-883-0202
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 40 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026031343 | Mar 5, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch hair and then touch bag of raw chicken without washing hands or changing gloves. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Observed in glass door tall reach in raw shell eggs stored over vegetables. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top across from fryer; crabmeat (56F); stuffed egg rolls (56F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed all foods stacked too high. Operator placed below to quick chill.
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled door handles of reach in coolers at cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. Discussed with operator. Employee put on hair nets.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer at fan.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly device over pot of sushi rice. Operator removed.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Dishwasher chlorine ppm at zero. Employee changed chlorine bucket and primed to 100 ppm
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners on the cook line. Cook removed all paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken in reach in cooler on cook line over ready to eat bean sprouts. Cook moved chicken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil n garlic; (50F - Cold Holding) left on counter next to wok station. Cook moved to reach in cooler
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in cooler on cook line and sushi line have door handles either old dried food debris or.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen very dusty
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Used open bottle of water and employee drink cup on cook line prep table. Employee removed items.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi worker wearing a watch. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food. Employee put on a hair restraint
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over handwashing sink and dishwasher and prep table.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door cooler on cook line has standing water in it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and panko containers not labeled in kitchen.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands and changed gloves
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. On cook line, raw chicken and raw vegetables stored in same container
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee drink stored on cutting board on prep table. Operator removed drink
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In kitchen, bug zapper installed over small prep area where to go containers are stored
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer- observed cases of seafood being stored on the floor.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit cutting board- observed employee bottle of water on cutting board. Employee removed bottle of water.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen cook line cold holding unit prep shelf- observed employee personal bag on prep shelf. Employee removed personal bag.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter sushi bar- observed employee bottle of tea in low boy cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter sushi bar- observed soiled wet wiping cloths on cutting boards.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.