BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL

861 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33431
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10814703

  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: Employee agreement done **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10785447

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towel used to wrap raw tuna. Chef removed and washed tuna Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee used open bottle of water in reach in cooler next to food. Chef discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage (49F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (49F - Cold Holding) left on the counter a lunch time. Cook moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730996

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed item.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking water stored in reach in cooler next to prep sink. Employee cell phone stored on top of flip top cooler next to prep sink. Employee removed cell phone Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall under front counter
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Operator set up 3 Compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw foods and touched plated food without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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 vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Prachya Khaunchai 9/9/15 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed to
  • 53B-05-5: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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.

Inspection Date: 1/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545187

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2021 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: Still observed employee training expired 03/2019 Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 11/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445540

  • 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen at stove- observed soiled cardboard on the floor.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Front cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5: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. 2021 Warning

Inspection Date: 7/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352257

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Steak being thawed on counter on cook line, chef moved Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bean sprouts and cabbage at bean sprouts, cabbage (60-65F - Cold Holding) on cook line counter, chef added ice on top of items