Sushi Rock - Boca Raton
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
33
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Sushi Rock - Boca Raton's latest score of 33 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using thank you takeout bags as storage in walk in cooler. Chef removed items and discarded bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Form emailed Printed and signed all employees **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
74
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 5/20/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Operator( jomnang cheewangkoon)does not have certificate for food manager. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handling carrots with bare hands while prep. Discussed with operator that if not being heated as sole ingredient then gloves need to be worn **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator updated license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored on top of unwashed sprouts. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Expired 5/20/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By white chest freezer, bowl used to dispense rice **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At sushi bar, ceiling vents spiked with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
52
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen prep table at soup warmer- observed service spoon being stored inside container of standing water at 73 degrees F. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen cold holding unit low boy cooler- observed employee bottle of Powerade in cooler- employee removed Powerade. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired less than sixty Confirmation number 228691193 Uploaded shows paid and up to date. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen
38-07-4
70
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef put paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures on what is being done to keep food safe. Emailed chef new time as a public safety firm **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Rock - Boca Raton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton.
How does Sushi Rock - Boca Raton compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sushi Rock - Boca Raton most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sushi Rock - Boca Raton's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sushi Rock - Boca Raton 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 Sushi Rock - Boca Raton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Rock - Boca Raton is inspected around two times per year on average.
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