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SOUL SOUTHERN FOOD AND VIBES

301 E BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, Boynton Beach FL 33435 · 5612872916

Last inspected May 4, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats101
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6000708
Grade history
SEP 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over pork in reach in cooler at cook line. Cook reversed.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021041951Jul 30, 2021Oct 7, 2021$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over fully cooked turkey legs not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Breading cooler: conch (45F - Cooling) at 10:05; cooling since 9:30 - 45F at 10:40 Observed in tightly wrapped portion bags. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down to product to quick chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sinks by 3 compartment sink and by rear entrance to kitchen.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled with dust over clean dish rack by dish machine.
Basic/36-34-5
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Per operator, received frozen this morning and placed into cooler. Advised operator to remove product from reduced oxygen packaging.
Basic/06-09-1
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink inoperable by rear entrance to kitchen.
Basic/29-08-4
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Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean spatula turning hash browns on grill, without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over pork in reach in cooler at cook line. Cook reversed.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portioned Half and half 62F, at bar, removed from cold holding 1 hour ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator returned to refrigerator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink in dish area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Employee personal cell phone and keys stored in or above a food preparation area, at cook line. Cook removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling tile missing above 2 door stainless refrigerator.
Basic/36-36-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses on cook line. Cook removed.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust gaskets and bottom of stand up freezer on cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of powdered sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Sep 24, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee personal keys stored in preparation area, food, on cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, on shelf under grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Make table - fresh shell eggs over pancake batter - operator moved batter to other side.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - lowboy reach in - corn beef hash (46F - Cold Holding) 9:35am ambient cooling since 9:00am recheck 15 mins 47F. cooked sausage (45F - Cooling) 9:40am ambient cooling since 9:00am at recheck 15 mins 48F - operator removed from lowboy reach in to adjacent cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of frying oil on kitchen floor - operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Basic/33-23-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved sanitizing bucket to shelf.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then, putting gloves without washing hands. Operator Instructed employee that they need to wash hands after removing gloves when working with raw foods.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut ham (49F - Cooling) at 9:15am cooling since 7:30am, recheck 49F at 9:30am - held in top unit - operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling tile missing. One tile missing over the reach in cooler glass door.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys above a food preparation area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated will purchase beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4

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