Sunset Sushi

2433 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sunset Sushi four times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 14, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Sunset Sushi is from Mar 14, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Sunset Sushi on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by shelf in kitchen
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cutting board, chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used paper towels to wrap fish. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
74
Sep 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cookline flip top cooler, fish skin stored over strawberries. Fish skin moved to lower shelf. At reach in freezer, chopped tuna stored over strawberry ice cream. Tuna moved to different freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish washer area.
27-16-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At oven door. Tongs removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At dry storage rack in kitchen
35B-02-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset Sushi on file is from Mar 14, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Sunset Sushi most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Sunset Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunset Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunset Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.