GARY WOO EXPRESS
9874 YAMATO RD SUITE 126, Boca Raton, FL, 33434
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 18
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (18)
- 14-31-5Critical
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken in plastic to go back in chest freezer **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged Observed in freezer by 3 compartment sink raw chicken above frozen vegetables **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6Critical
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw meat above sauces **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5Critical
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1}
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1} Observed raw egg above cooked shrimp flip top refrigerator. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-17-6Critical
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.
High 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 Freezer near 3 compartment sink raw chicken over raw beef **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Glass refrigerator sushi area ; shredded cabbage (48F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding); Operator discarded! Corrective Action Taken** 2) observed Cook top cooler ; beef (46F - Cold Holding); chicken (46F - Cold Holding) due to operator leaving flip top open. Operator closed flip top cover. **Corrective Action Taken* 3) Observed at shelves on rack cooked pasta (70F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (76F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (79F - Cold Holding); water chestnut (79F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (84F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that he throws it out after lunch. Helped operator fill out time as a public health control and food labeling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Sushi counter; sushi rice (84F - Hot Holding). Operator had labeled written 11:30. Educated operator on time control and that rice must be discarded by 3:30pm **Warning**
High Priority
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed used as storage plastic lids in hand sink in back **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed on menu tuna, salmon and hamachi no indication that items are raw . **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 14-05-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple contact shelves with cardboard lining along cook lines with vegetables in container
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple contact shelves with cardboard lining along cook lines with vegetables in container **Warning**
Basic
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe yellow substance and unlabeled spray bottle Operator labeled cleaner
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe yellow substance and unlabeled spray bottle Operator labeled cleaner **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 13-03-4Corrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed all employees without having restraints All employees put on hats **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensils in water at 84f **Warning**
Basic
- 02D-01-5Repeat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed No labeled on flour **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed egg roll at 1:29 with one hour left to get to 70 degrees (91F - Cooling) at 2:00 92 degrees due to operator having fan blowing on in hot kitchen. Operate a place in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed food rack blocking the hand sink in back **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31A-04-4
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink at dishwasher that's was blocked with speed rack water shut off and plumbing and disarray. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 9, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.