Rave Pizza & Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Rave Pizza & Sushi 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 18, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 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 held on time at sushi prep counter missing time mark. Per employee item was held for less than 3 hours. Employee applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce (48F - Cooling); lentil soup (50F - Cooling) cooling in back hallway reach in cooler. Per operator, items were cooling for more than six hours overnight in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Bowl of raw salmon stored on top of container of cut ready to eat citrus in sushi prep cooler. Raw salmon and raw tuna stored above ready to eat edamame and cucumber in sushi prep reach in. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Alfredo sauce (48F - Cooling); lentil soup (50F - Cooling) cooling in back hallway reach in cooler. Per operator, items were cooling for more than six hours overnight in cooler. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Alfredo sauce (48F - Cooling); lentil soup (50F - Cooling) cooling in back hallway reach in cooler. Per operator, items were cooling for more than six hours overnight in cooler. Items were being cooled in deeply filled covered containers. See stop sale.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped single service paper plates stored on outside tables not protected from potential contamination caused by customers eating and drinking at tables.
25-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping clothes stored on sushi prep cutting board. Operator removed.
21-12-4
37
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink behind front counter used as dump sink/ discarded olives observed in sink. **Repeat Violation** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza prep and back prep areas. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Basic - Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout front and back prep areas. Priority: Basic
23-24-4
Basic - Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep area. Priority: Basic
36-17-5
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior in back hallway soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw salmon thawing at room temperature on speed rack by ice machine. Operator placed item into reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
06-01-5
67
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (55F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today stored at room temperature at pizza prep line. Per cook, item was removed from reach in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator moved item back to reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored above fried ready to eat kani in sushi prep reach in. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior surface of seaweed container soiled with dust and food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back prep area used to store kosher bug light. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored across sushi rice inside holding unit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint plastic cotainer with no handle stored in container of sauce in back prep area reach in. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Multiple soiled wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout sushi prep and back prep areas.
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of dirt/food debris build up in back prep areas.
36-73-4
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
90
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches found on the walls and floor around the ice machine in the kitchen. 2 of the 8 roaches have been exterminated. The areas have been cleaned and sanitized.
35A-05-4
86
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers of cheese has old romaine, spinach and Arugula labels. Labels removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-29: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holding pizza by the slice at room temperature for two hours and is then discarded discussed tphc. Provided written procedure **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Michael C Reichenbach 8-19-15 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Establishment shows signs of installed hand wash sink that has been removed in back hallway that holds refrigeration and dry storage. Establishment must address in submitted plan review **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. No dishwashing facilities for this establishment. Establishment is using neighboring establishment for ware washing. No approved variance for establishment **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Plans do not accurately reflect food service equipment and layout of establishment. Establishment must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. **Warning**
51-16-7
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**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Only means for public to access the bathroom from this establishment is through a food preparation, ware washing, or food storage area. Bathroom is located in neighboring business and can be accessed from neighboring business without going through a food service area. Establishment must address in submitted plan review **Warning**
32-16-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment offers outdoor seating and is licensed as a no seat establishment. Establishment must address in submitted plan review **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink is provided in neighboring establishment. No variance for shared mop sink. Establishment must address in submitted plan review **Warning**
29-27-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rave Pizza & Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rave Pizza & Sushi on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rave Pizza & Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rave Pizza & Sushi.
How does Rave Pizza & Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Rave Pizza & Sushi most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Rave Pizza & Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rave Pizza & Sushi have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rave Pizza & 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 Rave Pizza & Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rave Pizza & Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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