SINBAD MEDITERRANEAN FOOD AND HOOKAH
9050 KIMBERLY BLVD STE 70-71, Boca Raton FL 33434
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 28 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 12/1/24 License expired more than 60 days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026012241 | Dec 19, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwashing sink missing in kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips at time of inspection
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap by missing handwashing sink
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with grease and smoke residue
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table
Food stored outside. Flat bread outside on couch in front of store, delivered and left outside. Manager moved inside
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in men's restroom
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt or sugar containers not labeled
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Handwashing sink missing by triple sink. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust/smoke residue.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top cooler caskets soiled with slime/food debris. Operator cleaned.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole raw shell eggs stored on top of sliced cheese. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Handwashing sink missing by triple sink. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with surface cleaner not labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust/smoke residue.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cups stored on kitchen prep table. Operator reorganized.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top cooler caskets soiled with slime/food debris. Operator cleaned.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of salt not labeled in dry storage area. Operator labeled.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used as a storage bag in reach in cooler
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.rawfish and raw beef over cheese and bread in reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook moved items
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. Form emailed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put hair restraints on
Apr 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags being used to store raw chicken. Manager removed chicken from bags
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 12/1/24 License expired more than 60 days.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over raw lamb. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf
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. Form emailed
Jan 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority8 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in tall reach in cooler raw chicken stored with raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler stuff grape leaves 42-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was not prepared or portioned today. Food was held in unit less than four hours ago. Observed food over stocked in reach in cooler. Operator removed food and placed in another cooler to quick chill.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator remade it to (Chorine 100 ppm)
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator.
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 procedure to operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen Hummus 52F at 2:45 to 47F at 3:03 (ambient cooling at 11:30). Yogurt cucumber sauce 53F at 2:45 to 47F at 3:03 ( ambient cooling since 11:30). Observed foods cooling double panned. At this rate of cooling, foods will not reach the target temperature in time. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine solution.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer for dishwashing. Operator provided chlorine sanitizer during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork in tall reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator states both was cooked on 11/2.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle next to rte food on shelves. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor in kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth towels not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator stored in solution.
Mar 6, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb store over lettuce. Chef moved. Manager moved the lamb.
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. I sent form
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put hat on
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice and vegetables, chef moved items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
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.