CHOW THAI CUISINE
23034 SANDALFOOT PLAZA DR, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561.386.8212
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live 1 roach on kitchen prep area floor. Operator killed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061263 | Aug 14, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025060391 | — | Aug 29, 2025 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handled clean plate without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored on top of noodles. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes than pick up a plate of food served to customer without washing hands.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on cook line shelf surface plates stored soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink Handwashing sink blocked by stool and boxes. Operator removed.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath three compartment sink, storage rack underneath cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Though out the kitchen.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food service plates stored on cook line storage shelf soiled with dust.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by back prep area blocked by stool and boxes. Operator reorganized.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warewashing storage racks soiled with dust.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs and raw chicken stored above container or ready to eat curry in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored on top of non-commercially packaged beef in reach in coolers across from bathrooms.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed live 1 roach on kitchen prep area floor. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher in kitchen. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on storage shelf above dishwashing area in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food in,during cooked chicken prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked in prep area reach in cooler.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches underneath kitchen cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food heavily soiled with accumulation of food debris and grease underneath cook line, kitchen prep tables, and reach in cooler areas.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen cook line area.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat curry sauces in cook line prep cooler. Operator reorganized.
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. Non-commercially packaged chicken stored over non-commercially packaged beef in reach in freezer by restrooms.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (69F - Cold Holding) in container on top of cook line for 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in cooler to ensure proper cold holding.
Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
Spray bottle containing bleach water not labeled at triple sink area. Operator labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided (79F) at employee handwash sinks at front wait station and back kitchen prep areas.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling vent above reach in cooler in kitchen prep area heavily soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through kitchen and kitchen prep areas.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage and warewashing areas.
Cup with no handle used to dispense food. In the bucket of dry rice. The cup was removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Employees water bottle and beverage mug stored on prep table in kitchen. Items moved to appropriate storage.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with many boxes, manager removed boxes
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler, green curry (47F - Cold Holding). The item was cooling overnight, the item was discarded, see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the reach in cooler, green curry (47F - Cold Holding). The item was cooling overnight, the item was discarded, see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. next to the flip top and reach in coolers, garlic oil (82F - Cold Holding) the item was stored out of refrigeration for less than four hours. It was returned to refrigeration to chill and cold hold
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.