GARY WOO EXPRESS
9874 YAMATO RD SUITE 126, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 561.483.8889
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Operator print and posted procedures
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.paper towels being used as a food liner. Manager removed paper towels
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter during lunch rush. Manager put back 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.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. Manager removed knives
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at kitchen has no handwashing sign, just a black plastic piece with no writing
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Manager labeled flour.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts 104 oz dented can. Manager removed can from storage area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts; (69F - Cold Holding); cabbage (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter during lunchtime. Chef returned items back to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour soup; (115F - Hot Holding); miso (112F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Chef removed and stated to reheat items miso reheated to 177°F and miso 179°F
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cook line sticky with food residue and debris
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water 110°F, Manager removed utensils heated water to over135°F
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Operator print and posted procedures
Nov 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored in direct contact with plastic handle bags in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade container
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands and then proceed to handle bags to portion food in. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale Flip top right of soup station: tofu (50F); cooked pork (51F) being held in unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill
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. Sushi rice at sushi station has no time mark. Operator time marked.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener mounts at prep table
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in kitchen. Operator instructed employee to eat in dining room
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 1 door flip top next to soup station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Jan 22, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen slicer- observed employee cellphone and keys on slicer. Employee removed items.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven smoker- observed tongs on door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Aug 7, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Food stored on floor. Box of food on walk in cooler floor, manager picked up
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water Manager removed water
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.