A & a Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
55
Score
A & a Sushi has been inspected seven times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up four times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee exit bathroom, put on gloves, and immediately begin food preparation without first washing hands before applying gloves. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator. Employee washed hands.
12A-11-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna loins 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 walk in cooler.
01B-13-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Disposed raw fish boxes stored on floor around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior service of sauce pump handle at sushi prep line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados being taken directly from original but and cut without first being washed. Discussed produce washing requirements with operator.
08B-39-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used as scoop in cooked chicken container in cook line reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On reach in freezer and microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna loins 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 walk in cooler. See stop sale.
06-09-1
55
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp tempura (58F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) held in plastic containers on top of cook line flip top items well above fill line preventing proper cold holding. Operator stated items were held in unit for less than 2 hours. Operator moved items to below reach in cooler to ensure proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go container with no handles used as scoop at rice holder.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on food prep table at front sushi prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris and build up behind cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar stored by back door not labled. Working container of sugar stored at back door not labled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready to eat shrimp in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris by rear door.
36-73-4
Basic - Plastic to go container with no handle used to dispense rice out of cooker at back door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Dynamite topping was time marked but not listed on TPHC paperwork. Item was added to the paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On top of the chest freezer across from the triple sink was a soiled wet cloth not stored in sanitizer. The cloth was moved to a sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
82
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding) left on counter during lunch rush, Chef Putin reach in cooler
03A-02-5
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. Manager stated that she was never informed about this form. Emailed form
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
70
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.
12A-19-4
Basic - 5 gallon plastic bucket of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense panko and rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A & a Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A & a Sushi on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A & a Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A & a Sushi.
How does A & a Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
A & a Sushi most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has A & a Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A & a Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A & a Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is A & a Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A & a Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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