5 SPICE ASIAN STREET MARKET
1200 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/7/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8882396
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink chlorine sanitizing solution tested at 10ppm Operator added chlorine until the proper minimum strength was attained (100ppm} Corrected On-Site
- 22-57-6:High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Inspection Date: 9/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8718154
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large cup in rice bin at storage area with no handle. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on prep area at kitchen. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food storage containers at air drying rack near triple sink wet nesting. Operator removed and stored to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple drink at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados over cooked noodles on front counter rack. Operator removed avocados. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator properly stored item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at grill out of its original commercial packing not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at front counter near office paper towels at the bottom of a food storage container with mint stored inside. Operator removed paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon it out of its original commercial packing over ready to eat bread. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical with ready to eat food at shelf in kitchen. Operator removed item, as per operator it is a cleaner and was discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees with expired food handling training. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles of cleaner and degreaser not properly labeled. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 1/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8454184
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen between walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink- observed cases of frozen chicken and beef being stored on the floor. Walk in freezer- observed cases of frozen chicken and beef being stored on the floor.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on cook line at cold holding unit.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 information.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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.
Inspection Date: 7/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339833
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in back room. Found a co2 tank under hand-wash sink in kitchen not adequately secure. To correct secure tank with chain, bungee cord ,or rope. Managertied tanks Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler pots covered with plastic at cooked beef, cooked chicken ; (44-46F - Cold Holding), chef stated items less than three hours, explained that items would not cool to 41° within six hours if covered before reaching 41°, manager moved items to walk in freezer to cool quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**