Sumo Japanese Restaurant

20449 Sr 7 Ste A2, Boca Raton, FL 33498

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Sumo Japanese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Sumo Japanese Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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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.

14-31-5

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**

14-86-1

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**

40-06-5

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**

08B-38-4

Basic - Observed scooper handle in contact with flour. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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.

08B-17-4

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.

21-12-4

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.

02D-01-5

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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**

14-86-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

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**

02D-01-5

Aug 16, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 8, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk in freezer, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towels used with salmon and tuna, chef discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumo Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sumo Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sumo Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sumo Japanese Restaurant.

How does Sumo Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Sumo Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Sumo Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sumo Japanese Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sumo Japanese Restaurant 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 Sumo Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sumo Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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