5 Spice Asian Street Market
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, 5 Spice Asian Street Market has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; 5 Spice Asian Street Market is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Ware washing area handwashing sink, observed raw duck draining into sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Walk in cooler.
36-22-4
86
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled spray gun in ware washing area, before handling boxes from floor to break down. Then handled clean bus tub from dishwasher, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw beef stored above green onions, advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) advised operator to dilute, operator did. Retested , Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
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**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used inside of rice container, advised operator to use handled scoop. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
50
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach in cooler - raw bean sprouts (52F - Cold Holding) Cooked Noodles ( 52F - Cold Holding) food not prepared or portioned today. Held out of temperature 45 minutes- food stored above fill line- operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. Next to cook line counter- pulled eggs (71F - Cold Holding). Food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to cook line rice left out at 108F hot holding.- - food out of temperature for 2.5 hours- operator placed undef time as a public health control for remaining time.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line area - employee handled soiled wiping cloth then prepared food for order without changing their gloves or washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands properly. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over pickled vegetables- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Next to cook line no time mark for cooked duck under time as a public health control.Did not exceed 4 hour time. Operator time marked for remaining time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then proceeded to handle single service containers without washing hands. Educated operator, employee washed her hands. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Next to the cook line cooked tofu placed at 3:00, 3:30 95F; 4:15 80-85F. At its current rate tofu was not cooling down quick enough.Operator was instructed to place in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area blue/green chemical spray bottle not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On specials menu - Poke bowl with raw tuna does not have an indicator stating food is served raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen poultry defrosting at room temperature. Operator placed in walking cooler to properly thaw. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses and was left on food contact surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical with ready to eat food at shelf in kitchen. Operator removed item, as per operator it is a cleaner and was discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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 raw tuna and raw salmon it out of its original commercial packing over ready to eat bread. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed at front counter near office paper towels at the bottom of a food storage container with mint stored inside. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple employees with expired food handling training. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple bottles of cleaner and degreaser not properly labeled. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar at grill out of its original commercial packing not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large cup in rice bin at storage area with no handle. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone on prep area at kitchen. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food storage containers at air drying rack near triple sink wet nesting. Operator removed and stored to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple drink at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocados over cooked noodles on front counter rack. Operator removed avocados. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
35
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Provided operator with information.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on cook line at cold holding unit.
21-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen between walk in cooler and 3 compartment sink- observed cases of frozen chicken and beef being stored on the floor. Walk in freezer- observed cases of frozen chicken and beef being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler pots covered with plastic at cooked beef, cooked chicken ; (44-46F - Cold Holding), chef stated items less than three hours, explained that items would not cool to 41° within six hours if covered before reaching 41°, manager moved items to walk in freezer to cool quickly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.in back room. Found a co2 tank under hand-wash sink in kitchen not adequately secure. To correct secure tank with chain, bungee cord ,or rope. Managertied tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef stated that Cooked beef ; (59F - Cold Holding) was cooked less than four hours ago, chef moved to freezer to complete cooling process **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 5 Spice Asian Street Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 5 Spice Asian Street Market on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 5 Spice Asian Street Market?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5 Spice Asian Street Market.
How does 5 Spice Asian Street Market compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
5 Spice Asian Street Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has 5 Spice Asian Street Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 Spice Asian Street Market have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 5 Spice Asian Street Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 5 Spice Asian Street Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Spice Asian Street Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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