Tobu Oriental Eatery
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Tobu Oriental Eatery stretching back to 2022. Tobu Oriental Eatery was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Can opener surface soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in corn starch container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee cup on clean prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse and hat on top of Keurig coffee machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of soy , and cases of chicken stored on kitchen floor, and case of shrimp stored on walkin freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensil in water at 90 . Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed cucumber, and scallions above cooked pasta I walkin refrigerator. Operator moved the unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
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Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler raw fish (54F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), per operator products not portioned or prepared today, product removed from cooler to prepare orders and placed back inside cooler, discussed with operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler large bins of cooked pasta (92F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours see stop sale.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled trash can and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized Chinese style pan, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs stored above bag of potatoes, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler large bins of cooked pasta (92F - Cooling) at 3:50 since 12:00, at this rate of cooling product never reached 70F within 2 hours see stop sale.
01B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach inside hand washing sink. Approximately 1 dead roach on wall next soda dispenser. Approximately 2 dead roaches on wall next to clean dish rack. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
35A-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Under stove in kitchen metal bowl of frozen beef thawing at room temperature, discussed its operator who moved product back to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All walk in cooler shelves soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
22-16-4
41
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed paper cups in hand wash sink at dishwasher area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one employee 5 gal oil in plastic container on floor at cook line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed near utensil in water at 90 F. **Warning**
10-07-4
70
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of shrimp stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71F
10-07-4
74
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe plastic container of onions on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe rice spoon in water at 80°F.
10-07-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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.
53B-05-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observe above ice machine.
38-07-4
86
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observe raw shelled eggs above unwashed peppers. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at walk-in refrigerator chicken,cooked pasta,fish , cooked rice, (44-45F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe 3 bus pans of chicken on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe meat defrosting on top of convention oven. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tobu Oriental Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tobu Oriental Eatery on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tobu Oriental Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tobu Oriental Eatery.
How does Tobu Oriental Eatery compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Tobu Oriental Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Tobu Oriental Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tobu Oriental Eatery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tobu Oriental Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tobu Oriental Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tobu Oriental Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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