CHOW THAI CUISINE
23034 SANDALFOOT PLAZA DR · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33428
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork not commercially packaged over cooked peas in white freezer in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6High 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 chicken not commercially packaged over raw pork in white freezer in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings inside miscellaneous storage cabinet near kitchen entrance. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit At tall reach cooler by prep counter, cooked rice (44F – Cold Holding) – food not prepared or portioned – out of temperature for 30 minutes as per operator- Operator placed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dish machine- large bucket of soap stored on top of dish machine- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen handwashing sink blocked by cardboard boxes- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 6 dead roaches on the floor next to ice machine by server station At bathroom hallway one dead roach underneath freezer. **Warning**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed frozen pork stored underneath dish machine on the floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Throughout establishment-Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw meat on floor under dishwasher defrosting. Observed beef in standing water defrosting at three compartment sink- operator placed to thaw properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.