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GARY WOO EXPRESS

GARY WOO EXPRESS in BOCA RATON has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9874 YAMATO RD SUITE 126

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13551189

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cook line sticky with food residue and debris
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil's in standing water 110°F, Manager removed utensils heated water to over135°F Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Water chestnuts 104 oz dented can. Manager removed can from storage area. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts ; (69F - Cold Holding); cabbage (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter during lunchtime. Chef returned items back to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour soup ; (115F - Hot Holding); miso (112F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Chef removed and stated to reheat items miso reheated to 177°F and miso 179°F Corrected On-Site
  • 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: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714549

  • 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. Operator print and posted procedures Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10714159

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783912

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout Warning
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at prep table in kitchen. Operator instructed employee to eat in dining room Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 1 door flip top next to soup station Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken thawing in standing water at triple sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw pork stored in direct contact with plastic handle bags in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork, raw chicken stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands and then proceed to handle bags to portion food in. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprouts (78F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (79F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale Flip top right of soup station: tofu (50F); cooked pork (51F) being held in unit less than 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice at sushi station has no time mark. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener mounts at prep table Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465870

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen slicer- observed employee cellphone and keys on slicer. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven smoker- observed tongs on door handle. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382316

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on walk in cooler floor, manager picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water Manager removed water Corrected On-Site