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2401 N OCEAN AVE UNIT 2409, Riviera Beach FL 33404 · 7865586621
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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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 sushi area stand up reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator rearranged to achieve proper storage.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024031077 | May 6, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $600 |
| 2--2024006555 | Jan 22, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2023017260 | Feb 21, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored- medicine stored with plates; removed;
Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container- fish stored on top; Cloth towel used in direct contact with rice; removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cut vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line Raw pork in top of sauce in walk-in cooler Stored properly
Bowl used to dispense rice; removed
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee wiped hands with wiping cloth and wiped hands on pants and then put on gloves and handled tofu while placing to cook without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; plastic wrapped/portioned raw fish stored over plastic wrapped/portioned cooked fish. Operator moved raw fish below cooked fish.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food (rice). Operator removed bowl.
In-use utensil (scoop) in non-time/temperature control for safety food (corn starch) not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator removed scoop.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed/ran machine 2 times, retested at chlorine 100ppm.
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 and then handled clean plates/equipment and utensils without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At drawer reach in cooler; non-food grade paper towel used as liner in direct contact with washed/cut cucumbers. Operator removed paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler; raw fish stored over cooked shrimp. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over rehydrated rice noodles. Operator moved raw below ready to eat.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in front of hand wash sink at front line. Operator secured.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee actively drinking from an open can of energy drink and with the same gloved hand continued to prep cucumbers, operator spoke to employee to correct behavior and operator chose to throw out cucumber that was being prepped
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 sushi area stand up reach in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef, operator rearranged to achieve proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station 2 pieces of tuna thawed out while still sealed in plastic. 1/2 pan of cucumber that employee was prepping while drinking is being thrown out.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified food manager could not name 3 of the big 6, inspector emailed copy of Big 6 info to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwashing area spray bottle of degreaser not labeled, operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At sushi station container of rice has plastic single serve bowl with no handle as a scoop, operator removed and replaced with a handled scoop.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At sushi station 2 pieces of tuna thawed out while still sealed in plastic, see stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At sushi station employee open drink on prep table, operator discarded.
May 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At cook line, medicine stored over flip top cooler prep table. Operator removed medicine.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi bar, bleached paper towels used as food liner for raw fish. Advised operator to replace with food grade towels.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At reach in freezer, raw Chicken stored in Thank you bags. Advised operator of proper food grade storage bags, operator removed food from bags to store in proper food grade bags.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach freezer Raw shrimp stored over edamame and raw chicken stored with ice cream. Not all products commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved ice cream to different unit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cookline, Raw beef stored over hydrated noodles in flip top low boy. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved beef to lower shelf.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee beverage sitting on food prep table. Operator removed beverage.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At kitchen, chicken thawing in standing water.
Jan 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At double door low boy reach in cooler; raw salmon stored over cooked lobster. Operator moved raw salmon to lower shelf. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauce. Operator moved raw chicken to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At front line double door low boy reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw escolar (40F - Cold Holding) labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. At front line left side hand wash sink; ice machine drain line draining into hand wash sink.
Establishment is conducting non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods and the written procedures are not available upon request. Operator stated chicken is partially cooked (not to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F), cooled and finished cooking prior to service. No written procedures provided.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At front line double door low boy reach in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw escolar (40F - Cold Holding) labeled to remove from package before thawing, no longer frozen. See Stop Sale.
Food stored on floor. At walk-in cooler; case of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator removed from floor.
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