Soul Southern Food and Vibes

301 E Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 · Permanent Food Service · License 6000708

D
Grade D
Safety score 68 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found 4-5 flying insects by triple sink in kitchen, 1 by cook line, 2 at bar, 1 in dining room.High priority · fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection
    2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -20
  • Administrative complaint on Oct 20, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score68

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

      Same.

      More time given

    Basic4

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Same.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Same.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Same.

      More time given

      Ceiling tile missing.

      Same.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitOct 20, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 3 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Observed Raw steak over lettuce and macaroni and cheese at tall stainless reach in cooler, raw chicken not in commercial packaging over okra at tall reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found 4-5 flying insects by triple sink in kitchen, 1 by cook line, 2 at bar, 1 in dining room.

      Flying insects not seen landing on any food contact or non food contact surfaces. Advised operator to eliminate flying insects.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate3

    • Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands.

      Hand wash sink inoperable by back door in kitchen.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Glass washer in hand wash sink at bar.

      Fixed on the spot

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      At bar hand wash sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic4

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Cook line cutting boards.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system in disrepair.

      Hot water nozzle inoperable at hand wash sink by triple sink.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.

      Under triple sink.

      Ceiling tile missing.

      At prep and cook line area.

    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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation4
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Water source2
Plumbing and backflow prevention2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1