Sushi Kyu

690 Yamato Road Suite 4, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Sushi Kyu has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Sushi Kyu's latest score of 58 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Gas-x pills stored over plates for customers. Pepto bottle stored with spices. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came from outside and began preparing cucumbers without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer raw chicken stored over raw beef, and both items stored over cooked chicken, beef and vegetables, all items not in commercial packaging. Advised operator of proper storage.

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a prep sink, operator washed cucumbers in handwashing sink. Prep area handwashing sink, pot of old cooking oil held in sink. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink.

31A-11-4

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. None of forms filled out.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen water pressure very weak.

27-17-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados at sushi station with produce stickers still attached. Chef removed avocados and washed and removed stickers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as a food liner. Chef removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by portable heating unit

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. No water pressure at hot water at handwashing sink in kitchen

27-17-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Green cloth on top of cut lettuce. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food being lined with paper towels Chef removed paper towels

14-86-1

11-26-1

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Chef discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.manager discarded water bottles **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty Paid over the phone Confirmation number is 226039910 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

31A-09-4

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Chef removed and discarded bags **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over sauces chef moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Kyu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Kyu on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Kyu?

Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sushi Kyu.

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

Sushi Kyu most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Sushi Kyu's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sushi Kyu 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 Sushi Kyu inspected?

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

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