ICHIBAN SUSHI AND THAI
7400 N FEDERAL HWY STE C5, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 954.600.9171
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
FEB 24
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019010233 | Feb 27, 2019 | Mar 26, 2019 | $800 |
| 2--2018036009 | Jun 14, 2018 | Sep 21, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above cut cabbage in reach in cooler, raw fish above tofu, eel sauce in tall storage reach in cooler. Manager properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw shrimp with raw chicken contacted each other in tall storage reach cooler. Manager properly separated
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...sushi rice at sushi station.
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...sushi rice at sushi station.See stop sale... manager discarded rice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Manager provided
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in dumplings in reach in cooler. Employee removed paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shrimp, raw calamari above rice noodles, dumplings in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....fish eggs 64F at sushi station per operator food being held less than 4 hours, removed foot to reach in cooler.
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....sushi rice at sushi station being held less than an hour. Manager time marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...Observed at 2:50 pm, Mixed salad with cut lettuce 46F,cut tomatoes 44F in reach in cooler. Salad was prepped 11:30 am. Took another temperature about after 15 minutes it was same temperature as above. Manager removed food to coldest area to chill fast.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...tempura powder container.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance...customer bathroom and employee bathroom. Manager closed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...cleaned plates stored on the shelf underneath prep table at kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris, dust underneath prep table, shelvings, equipment at kitchen.
Nonfood/ food -contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust...prep table by the fryer, steam table at kitchen. Shelf underneath prep table at kitchen.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee adjust hot water
Reach In cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. True cooler
Toilet leaking.. Unisex bathroom Employee fixed leak
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in green onion. Employee removed paper towel
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...sushi rice at sushi station being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...lime, rice in handwashing sink. Operator cleaned
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a bucket of corn starch, a pint sized container was stored inside. The item was removed
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor...rice stored on the floor way to upstage bathroom.
Nov 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate3 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....00 ppm...employee corrected at 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sea food above cut cucumber in reach in cooler at sushi station. Raw salmon above pat Thai sauce, misu past in tall two door reach in cooler. Employee properly stored food.
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... sushi rice at sushi station being held less than 4 hours, employee time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...multi surface cleaner spray bottled stored on prep table at kitchen, manager moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.... Food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen. Manager cleaned hand washing sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, manager provided.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen employee provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....multi surface cleaner spray bottle. Manager labeled.
Food stored in a prohibited area....wine, dry seaweed wrap stored in unused bathroom.
Food stored on floor...rice stored on the floor way to upstage bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt in handwashing sink.... Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease mop bucket, mop sink.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.