Naamah Sushi

8177 Glades Rd Bay 20, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Naamah Sushi appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited two times.

Naamah Sushi's latest score of 43 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: Time extension till next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon and tuna wrapped with paper towels. Chef removed and rinsed fish. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipe in drains with no air gap at three compartment sink **Warning**
29-44-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training at time of inspection **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter with water at 77°F **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink from table **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water, cook removed from water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
55
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat noodles. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw salmonstored over ready to eat edamame Operator moved edemame to top shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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/ Wai Chan 2/4/2019 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter, handwashing sink blocked by rice cooker. **Warning**
31A-09-4
55
Dec 1, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
86
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Fish in garbage bags in cooler, chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired more than sixty days **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.person in charge could not find paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth towels used in containers with noodles. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
55
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Naamah Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Naamah Sushi on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Naamah Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Naamah Sushi.

How does Naamah Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Naamah Sushi most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Naamah Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Naamah Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Naamah Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Naamah Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Naamah Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.