BOCA RATON, Palm Beach County

GARY WOO EXPRESS

9874 YAMATO RD SUITE 126, BOCA RATON, FL 33434

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
BOCA RATON
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 24474027

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.paper towels being used as a food liner. Manager removed paper towels Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24474029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (59F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter during lunch rush. Manager put back in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 24474030

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.

10-17-4

Detail 24474028

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between reach in coolers. Manager removed knives Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24474026

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink at kitchen has no handwashing sign, just a black plastic piece with no writing

02D-01-5

Detail 24474025

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Manager labeled flour. Corrected On-Site

Oct 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24122063

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

Detail 24122065

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

Detail 24122060

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

Detail 24122062

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.

23-24-4

Detail 24122064

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on cook line sticky with food residue and debris

10-07-4

Detail 24122061

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

Detail 24122066

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at cook line.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-27-4

Detail 23579247

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

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 23339648

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

Detail 23339642

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

Detail 23339639

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

Detail 23339650

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

Detail 23339641

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

Detail 23339638

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

Detail 23339647

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

Detail 23339640

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener mounts at prep table Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23339645

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

23-24-4

Detail 23339643

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23339649

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

Detail 23339644

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed at 1 door flip top next to soup station Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23339646

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23339651

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

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-09-4

Detail 22581624

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cut marks on cutting board.

40-06-5

Detail 22581623

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

Detail 22581622

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

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-01-5

Detail 22181025

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22181027

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on walk in cooler floor, manager picked up Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22181026

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22181024

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water Manager removed water Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21585706

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip to cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21585703

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. At front counter; sushi rice has no time mark. Operator stated being held 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 21585704

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; won tons (94°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated cooked less than 1 hour prior, moved to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

10-01-5

Detail 21585702

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At corn starch storage container; scoop handle in contact with food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21585705

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; utensils in standing water 86°F. Operator removed utensils and emptied water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21318089

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Oil with garlic; (77F - Cold Holding), left on the counter , chef moved to working cooler, stated item was just put there approximately one hour

16-37-1

Detail 21318088

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips

10-07-4

Detail 21318090

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed Corrected On-Site

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-17-2

Detail 20767207

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12.01.2021.

16-37-1

Detail 20767206

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths.operator will purchase.

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20534390

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Operator states he will purchase some.

10-01-5

Detail 20534391

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety flour not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved handle. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20534392

Basic - Working containers of flour and potato starch removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site