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TOBU ORIENTAL EATERY

TOBU ORIENTAL EATERY located in WEST PALM BEACH has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1741 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD, SUITE F02

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455432

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481219

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - 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.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - 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.
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892340

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one employee 5 gal oil in plastic container on floor at cook line. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near utensil in water at 90 F. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper cups in hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8821892

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor at front counter.
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 7/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8750139

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - 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) Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in hand sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/

Inspection Date: 12/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459525

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of onions on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice spoon in water at 80°F.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364988

  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe above ice machine.
  • 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.