PHAT BOY SUSHI
949 S FEDERAL HWY, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 9545127694
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on sushi rice held using time as a public health control in warmer in sushi prep area. Operator time marked rice 11:30a to 3p.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019015506 | Mar 13, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2017042503 | Aug 25, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at two door Dukers, reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoon at sushi prep stored in utensil water 72F, operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door beverage air and single door beverage air reach in coolers at cookline in kitchen.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in two door reach in cooler at sushi prep in kitchen. See Stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in two door reach in cooler at sushi prep in kitchen. See Stop sale.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.. Torn door gaskets at Asber two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed large cracks with openings inside in use rice warmer in kitchen.
Ice buildup in single door atosta, reach-in freezer, bottom shelf, in ware wash area.
Interior of reach in freezer door, single door Atosta has exposed insulation in ware wash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door reach in coolers opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use at sushi prep counter. Operator removed.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored on shelf above container of cooked shrimp in reach in cooler next to fryers in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Ice buildup in bottom of Atosta reach-in freezer in ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep tables at cookline in kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on sushi rice held using time as a public health control in warmer in sushi prep area. Operator time marked rice 11:30a to 3p.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in rice storage container.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage room.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at sushi prep counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint worn by two employees preparing food in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 112F, with is use rice spoon in crock pot opposite cook line. Employee increased temperature on crock pot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above stove top at the cook line in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom Asber of reach-in-freezer, by back exit door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind triple sink and dish machine area.
Dec 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled "degreaser".
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container used in rice storage container as scoop. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean utensils at the front sushi counter. Operator removed.
Employee drinking in a food preparation, observed employee drinking coffee by the fryers in the kitchen.
Food storage container lid cracked and broken on rice storage container opposite reach in freezers in storage area.
Standing water in bottom of Atosta reach-in-cooler, opposite cook line.
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