Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
12
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to nine violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen's latest score of 12 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
18
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Plastic container and rice scoops not sanitized after being washed. Sanitized in triple sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Rice Emailed to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle triple sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Bane Marie and prep table Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
61
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over raw salmon in the walk in cooler. The eggs were moved to a lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at the handwash sink between the cookline and the triple sink. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In the mop sink, a spray bottle of general cleaner was stored without a label. The manager labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the container of seasoned vinegar, a cup sized Togo container was being used to dispense the liquid. The item was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food item, raw shell eggs, stored in walk in cooler not segregated from customer food. Item was moved to be segregated from the other food. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
61
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage room, air freshener stored over bags of tea. Items moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At ice machine, 200+ppm. Solution corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cookline. Operator supplied soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, spray bottle containing a red liquid not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. At cookline hood filters. Walk in cooler curtains soiled with black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin of sushi vinegar, pint sized container with no handle. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, case of Krab stored on floor. Operator moved to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front line cutting board. Placed into sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water at triple sink not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. At front line, white and brown rice not time marked. Items prepared at 11:00am. Time mark applied **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler soy sauce. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At cookline, knives stored between flip top cooler and table. Knives cleaned, sanitized and moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cookline, employee cellphone stored on prep table. Cell phone removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen.
How does Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen most recently scored 12 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen 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 Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sovereign Poke Boba Asian Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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