Chef Tai's

4810 NW 2 Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431 · Permanent Food Service · License 6013182

B
Grade B
Safety score 87 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.High priority · fixed on the spot · 4 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
    4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -13
  • Safety score87

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitSep 15, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    5 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

      Flip top: shell eggs (50°F - Cold Holding) operator moved to be quick chilled

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

      Raw beef stored over vegetables spring rolls. Informed operator of proper storage, operator moved and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Operator swept floors then continued preparing food without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing, employee then washed hands.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

      Chemical wipes stored over single service containers. Operator removed and stored properly.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      At sink in kitchen.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1