SUMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
20449 SR 7 STE A2, Boca Raton FL 33498 · 954 803 4953
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print and posted clean up procedures for vomits and diarrhea
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub side of forehead with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean handle on stove. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a brush stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls not stored inverted at ware washing area. Operator inverted
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In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cracks of flip top cooler at cook line. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing improperly. Operator placed into walk in cooler to thaw correctly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. observed water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink in kitchen next to dish machine. Operator fixed.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. noodles (51F - Cold Holding) on counter at lunchtime, cook moved back to walk in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form email
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp in standing water. Chef moved shrimp under cool running water to thaw
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with stickers. Chef discarded and washed the others and removed stickers before cutting
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled Manager labeled containers
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print and posted clean up procedures for vomits and diarrhea
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to mop sink Blocked by prep table
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer in Dishwasher.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizing of pots is done
Aug 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed fish on non-food grade paper towels. Advised operator how to properly stored items.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chips in grocery bag, chips used for soup. Advised operator how to properly store items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table, operator properly stored item.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce, frozen beef, imitation crab and seaweed salad on floor. Advised operator how to properly store items.
Observed scooper handle in contact with flour. Operator properly stored.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed tomatoes and lemons in original box over ready to peppers, zucchini. Advised operator how to properly store items.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep area, as per operator used to wipe down table in seating area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt and sugar not in its original packaging not properly labeled.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food were wrapped in paper towels. Chef removed paper towels
Food stored on floor. Containers of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Chef picked up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and salt not labeled Chef labeled items
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen very soiled with dust
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef put utensils in water 135° and above above
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.