Phat Boy Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Phat Boy Sushi, the earliest from 2022. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Phat Boy Sushi's latest score of 86 sits above the Deerfield Beach average of 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn door gasket at two door Dukers, reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spoon at sushi prep stored in utensil water 72F, operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door beverage air and single door beverage air reach in coolers at cookline in kitchen.
23-03-4
86
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 in two door reach in cooler at sushi prep in kitchen. See Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells in two door reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
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 in two door reach in cooler at sushi prep in kitchen. See Stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1.. Torn door gaskets at Asber two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed large cracks with openings inside in use rice warmer in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in single door atosta, reach-in freezer, bottom shelf, in ware wash area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of reach in freezer door, single door Atosta has exposed insulation in ware wash area. **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets at two door reach in coolers opposite cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use at sushi prep counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
55
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on sushi rice held using time as a public health control in warmer in sushi prep area. Operator time marked rice 11:30a to 3p. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in rice storage container.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dry storage room.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at sushi prep counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid unlabeled. Operator labeled "degreaser". **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of Atosta reach-in-cooler, opposite cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Food container used in rice storage container as scoop. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean utensils at the front sushi counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation, observed employee drinking coffee by the fryers in the kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked and broken on rice storage container opposite reach in freezers in storage area.
14-38-4
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak stored above kimchi in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing purple substance on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at sushi bar used to rinse sanitizer bucket and fill sanitizer bucket. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled ice scoop holder. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
67
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at front counter. Sushi rice made 2 hours ago per Manager and time label added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tempura batter (68F) in flip top cooler next to fryer. Tempura batter pan sitting above cold holding line in unit. Tempura batter in cooler less than 2 hours and ice added to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Vape cartridge on shelf above flip top cooler next to lean plates. Vape cartridge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Sushi maker at front counter and cook in kitchen.
13-04-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with stickers on mixed with exposed cut avocados at front counter.
08B-17-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Phat Boy Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Phat Boy Sushi on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Phat Boy Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phat Boy Sushi.
How does Phat Boy Sushi compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Phat Boy Sushi most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Phat Boy Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Phat Boy Sushi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Phat Boy Sushi means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Phat Boy Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Phat Boy Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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