Shens Peking Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Shens Peking Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Shens Peking Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
41
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 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 ppm at 0. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked rice. Cook moved raw pork to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of carrots on the floor in walk in cooler. Cook picked up bag of carrots **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between the cracks on the cook line. Manager removed knives and placed in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in bin not labeled
02D-01-5
58
Aug 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen wontons in grocery bag at reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator removed and placed in ziplock bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prep table in kitchen raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); rice (48F - Cold Holding). Operator removed from walk in cooler at approximately 10:30am, still has time to get back to required 41F. As per operator not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sumei S. not having food handling training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates for food stored upright at kitchen.
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach below dishwasher, one dead roach at hand washing sink near dishwasher, approximately three dead roaches at storage area near employee bathroom. Additionally, observed one dead roach by grill area, approximately two dead roaches near ice machine at reach in freezer. Operator removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in storage area by employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping clothes on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed broccoli in multiple food storage containers it covered, as per operator not prepped or portioned today. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed unwashed produce stored on soiled raw shell egg carton. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked noodles in grocery bag advised operator to properly store items. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork over tofu in walk in cooler, at reach in cooler observed pooled eggs over tofu. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked dumplings (60F - Cold Holding cooked approximately 2 hours ago) on prep table in ice bath on prep table at back of kitchen. Operator moved dumpling into walk in cooler. **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. Observed cooked rice at 1:55 (117F - Hot Holding) cooked approximately at 1:00pm (@ 3:10-100F). **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed aloe with alcohol stored with food items on shelf next to waiting station. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed battery not functioning on thermometer.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle not properly labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles and ceiling soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls and cups upright and uncovered. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches in corner on floor by grill area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area**Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floors throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple surfaces soiled throughout establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled towels on prep table. Advised operator to remove wiping clothes. **Warning**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered on bottom shelf at prep area. Advised operator to properly cover item. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not properly labeled. Advised operator how to properly label items. **Warning**
02D-01-5
21
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut cabbage and cut vegetables not covered in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
64
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of aloe stored over prep surface at cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At tall reach In freezer raw chicken stored in nonfood grade, to-go/ shopping bags- educated operator- employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler- raw beef over cut cabbage- operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. At tall reach in freezer- raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw beef operator moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No Certfied Food Manager for Sumei Shen.
53A-01-7
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area- bottle of degreaser not labeled- operator labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At front counter dry storage area observed two dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area. At the men's bathroom- underneath counter observed one dead roach - operator removed and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At back prep area near exit door- observed large pool of standing water in floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris throughout dinning room area.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of Oil on floor by cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
32
Feb 15, 2023
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
21-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
90
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. She'll engage left on counter, chef said it's only there and hour or two, moved to walk-in cooler
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic with oil left on counter Garlic with oil ; (48F - Cold Holding), chef discarded
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers chef moved and cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shens Peking Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shens Peking Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shens Peking Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shens Peking Restaurant.
How does Shens Peking Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Shens Peking Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Shens Peking Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shens Peking Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Shens Peking Restaurant 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 Shens Peking Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shens Peking Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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