SOVEREIGN POKE BOBA ASIAN KITCHEN
1345 W PALMETTO PARK RD, Boca Raton FL 33486 · 561.617.1253
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026011629 | Dec 17, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. First aid kit stored on expo line shelf above single service items.
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.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee adjusted hat while wearing gloves then proceeded to handle utensils and single service tray with food. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed cutting board and put on rack to dry without sanitizing. Advised operator to re wash rinse and sanitize cutting board. Operator did.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over edamame in walk in freezer. Raw chicken stored over cooked chicken in walk in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked edamame (53F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cook line. Item stored above fill line. Per operator item held out of cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. Per operator item not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to move to cooler to bring temperature to 41F. Operator did.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. boba pearls (98F - Hot Holding) per operator item out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Emailed a copy for TPHC to operator. Operator marked remaining time on item.
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. Emailed copy 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. Emailed copy to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used as a dump sink. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sinks. Operator removed food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed multiple items with raw fish no marking specific to raw fish. Advised operator of proper changes.
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. Observed paper copies, no originals. Copies are not approved.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink spray bottle with pink substance no label. Advised operator to label spray bottle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items in multiple places above food prep area. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No working light in walk in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over buckets of soy sauce in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator to add chlorine to bucket. Operator did.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Over bane Marie/ prep table in kitchen
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee observed not sanitizing equipment after washing
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Paper towels covering tuna in bottom reach-in in cooler on cook line next
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over rice in reachin cooler on cook line
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. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Water bottles inside milk tea and butterfly tea containers
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling bucket in hand sink at front counter
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At mop sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler
Food stored in a prohibited area. Sodas stored under ice machine under front counter
No lighting in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to lids at front service station
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken on top of raw tuna in walk in cooler Removed by operator
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. Chef on site -expired training
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins over flip top cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over eel sauce bottom reach in cooler across from cook line Removed
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets to glass lids at front poke service station
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board at flip top cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plastic container and rice scoops not sanitized after being washed. Sanitized in triple sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice Emailed to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle triple sink
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bane Marie and prep table Removed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm);
Jul 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved to a lower shelf.
No soap provided at the handwash sink between the cookline and the triple sink. Soap provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the mop sink, a spray bottle of general cleaner was stored without a label. The manager labeled the bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the container of seasoned vinegar, a cup sized Togo container was being used to dispense the liquid. The item was removed.
Employee personal food item, raw shell eggs, stored in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food. Item was moved to be segregated from the other food.
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.