TOBU ORIENTAL EATERY
1741 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 407-830-5338
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021002952 | Dec 7, 2020 | Feb 26, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2020049610 | Oct 6, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2016027396 | Jun 4, 2016 | Aug 2, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in corn starch container. Operator removed.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on clean prep table. Operator removed.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse and hat on top of Keurig coffee machine. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy, and cases of chicken stored on kitchen floor, and case of shrimp stored on walkin freezer floor
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil in water at 90. Operator removed water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cucumber, and scallions above cooked pasta I walkin refrigerator. Operator moved the unwashed produce.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler large bins of cooked pasta (92F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours see stop sale.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized Chinese style pan, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bag of potatoes, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler large bins of cooked pasta (92F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), per operator products not portioned or prepared today, product removed from cooler to prepare orders and placed back inside cooler, discussed with operator.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach inside hand washing sink. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall next soda dispenser. Approximately 2 dead roaches on wall next to clean dish rack. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Under stove in kitchen metal bowl of frozen beef thawing at room temperature, discussed its operator who moved product back to walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Jul 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper cups in hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed one employee 5 gal oil in plastic container on floor at cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near utensil in water at 90 F.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor at front counter.
Jul 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe at Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm); Operator correct to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of onions on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice spoon in water at 80°F.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection 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.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe above ice machine.
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.