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SUMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT

SUMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT located in BOCA RATON has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 5 months ago · 5 reports on file

20449 State Road 7
Boca Raton, Florida, 33498
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/1/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10896112

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
  • 06-01-5:Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with stickers. Chef discarded and washed the others and removed stickers before cutting Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled Manager labeled containers Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 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. Form email

2/27/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8860059

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 1 basic

  • 16-13-5:Basic - 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
  • 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 clean up procedures for vomits and diarrhea Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to mop sink Blocked by prep table
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8754090

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 6 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce, frozen beef, imitation crab and seaweed salad on floor. Advised operator how to properly store items. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Observed scooper handle in contact with flour. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - 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.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - 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.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - 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.

3/5/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8366388

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Chef picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and salt not labeled Chef labeled items Corrected On-Site
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food were wrapped in paper towels. Chef removed paper towels Corrected On-Site

8/16/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8473202

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen very soiled with dust
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef put utensils in water 135° and above above Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.