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SERIOUS SANJI

9845 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434 · 4709798898

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6010309
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Provided operator with document.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026009975Dec 11, 2025Mar 31, 2026$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 7, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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 chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken cold held at 45F in flip to cooler. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open cup with drinking water stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at front line. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at front line. Operator removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed vegetables stored over containers with washed and cut vegetables in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Warning
Dec 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored above cooked ready to eat noodles in glass door reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in kitchen glass door reach in. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Boba pearls held front prep area missing time mark. Per operator item was held for less than 2 hours. Operator applied appropriate time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked noodles (67F - Cooling for 2 hours at 1:40, 67F at 2:00) cooling in walk in cooler in deep filled covered metal container. Operator removed covering to increase cooling rate.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at prep table soiled with slime/food debris. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on top exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of hoisin sauce not labeled at prep line. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw Chicken stored over cooked pork in Atosa Cooler Manager placed Pork on bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by metal table, in kitchen Operator removed table from in front of sink. Hand wash sink blocked by igloo at service station Operator removed igloo from in front of sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked noodles stored in Atosa Cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinse food bucket then stored without sanitizing
Basic/16-13-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Found in ice bin at service station Operator removed ice scoop
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease.
Basic/22-08-4
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
/45-05-4
Aug 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pastries. Operator properly stored items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Observed raw eggs over cooked chicken. Admin Complaint
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. Observed at walk in cooler:cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · High Priority - 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. Observed raw meat for dumplings (48F); half and half (46F); pork dumpling (47F) at walk in cooler, items were left over night as per operator. As per operator items not prepped or portioned today.Admin Complaint Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); (48F); tofu; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw meat for dumplings (48F); half and half (46F); pork dumpling (47F) at walk in cooler, items were left over night as not prepped portioned today as per operator. Admin Complaint
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over ready to eat pastries. Operator properly stored items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed at walk in cooler:cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler cooked noodles (51F - Cold Holding); (48F); tofu; cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp rice roll (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (55F - Cold Holding). As per operator was not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain cleaner sorted with food storage containers.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap or soap container in men's restroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed employee rub face no hand wash. Operator corrected employee, had employee was hands and put on gloves.
High priority/12A-10-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Provided operator with document.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink being blocked by container and plastic bin of rice. Front counter- observed hand washing sink being blocked by cooler and speed cart. Operator removed items.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with Form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no employees wearing hair restraint in main kitchen.
Basic/13-03-4
Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at prep sink- observed pot of sauce being stored on the floor. Operator removed pot from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed knife being stored between cold holding unit and prep table. Employee removed knife.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Return visit Jan 8, 2024 · Still observed Time Extended
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand washing sink- observed cooler lid inside hand washing sink. Operator removed cooler lid.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen at mixer- observed employee water bottle on prep table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table shelf at microwave- observed employee personal keys on prep shelf with clean plates.
Basic/40-06-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter cooler observed ice scoop handle inside Ice. Employee removed ice scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen- observed tongs on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen- observed cup with handle being stored inside soy sauce.
Basic/10-01-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen prep table at dish machine- observed spoons inside clean container with food contact surfaces up.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen prep table- observed soiled wiping cloths on prep table.
Basic/21-09-4

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.