Sen Thai Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
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Score
Sen Thai Bistro has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw shrimp and then immediately put on gloves without washing hands first. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
12A-07-5
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. half n half (47F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today stored at wait station cooler. Per employee item has been stored in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. half n half (47F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today stored at wait station cooler. Per employee item has been stored in cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food strainer stored in cook line handwashing sink. Warewashing hand sink used to store scissors. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on frame of ice bin above open ice storage. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Door fastener on walk in cooler door is loose preventing door from sealing shut. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
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Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine tested at 0ppm. Operator changed chemical solution and primed machine retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink at front sushi used to store food containers. Operator removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Curry sauces prepared 48 hours ago per operator not date marked in walk in cooler. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of wait station reach in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Multiple old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning stored at warewashing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Refrigerator or freezer in disrepair. Walk in cooler door closer not fastened securely preventing door from fully closing.
14-36-5
61
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw salmon garlic mixture stored over ready to eat green beans in walk in cooler. Employee moved item to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink behind front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling vent and surrounding tiles above warewashing area heavily soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered pitchers of water stored next to handwashing sink with no divider at wait station area. Employee reorganized water pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
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Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing, 0ppm. Operator added chlorine sanitizer to 3 compartment sink which retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed prep cook preparing mushrooms, exit rear door, and return to food prep without changing gloves. Operator educated employee on proper glove use. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream and half n half in front wait station opened on 1/5/25 as per operator, not date marked. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front wait area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling and air vent in ware washing area heavily soiled with mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor drain draining very slowly under three compartment sink and dishwashing areas.
29-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of bamboo shoots stored on floor next to ice machine. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in back ware washing and food prep areas.
36-64-5
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Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners for food. Chef discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine ppm at 0 Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Using hand wash sing to strain food. Chef removed strainer from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top cooler, raw shrimp, scallops, pork and beef were stored behind clean cut produce. The items were all switched to be stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sen Thai Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sen Thai Bistro on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sen Thai Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sen Thai Bistro.
How does Sen Thai Bistro compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sen Thai Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sen Thai Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sen Thai Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sen Thai Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sen Thai Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sen Thai Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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