Sushi Yan
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Sushi Yan has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boca Raton restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient, nigiri and sashimi, poke bowls, party tray, and sushi boat and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on two door true refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
86
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, sushi rice, identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator time marked 11a to 3p. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet, green hose currently attached. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch nose with bare hands then handle clean soufflé cups without first handwashing. **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1. Approximately ten live, small flying insects flying around and resting on wet mop and handle at mop sink in kitchen. 2. Approximately six live, small flying insects resting on handsink in kitchen. 3. Approximately five live, small flying insects resting on utensils at storage rack, resting on bagged rice, and resting on canned goods in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled food tray in hand sink basin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient, nigiri and sashimi, poke bowls, party tray, and sushi boat and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Interior of microwave oven on storage rack and toaster oven at sushi prep has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle. Oven handle sticky to touch and visible brown residue observed. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout kitchen under cookline equipment and storage racks. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gasket on two door true refrigerator in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean equipment, utensils, and food in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
33
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to two door freezer in hallway
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink unclean
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flip top cooler lids Freezer unit in back hallway
23-24-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. See stop sale. Sushi rice Time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef washed hands in triple sink before preparing food
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer not turning on
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage
02D-01-5
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Vitamins in shelf over microwave Skin care bottle over sushi prep table Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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 Sushi rice
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cream cheese cooler chest Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tempura strainer at fryer Tempura flake container at fryer Microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove and oven
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink Shelving under sushi station Stainless steal sheet pans under fryers Gaskets two door reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom Two door Reach in freezer unclean
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop tempura flakes in dry storage
14-01-5
39
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over vegetables and ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler Raw pork over carrots in reach in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon not commercially packaged over cooked eel and cooked tofu in two door freezer. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee observed rinsing hands in triple sink with no soap. Educated on site. Hands washed properly **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed handling raw shrimp with barehands and immediately touched tongs and bag of tempera batter. Educated on site. Hands washed. Gloves used **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed hands in triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Peeler over triple sink
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Stored At end of triple sink
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior to fryers Exterior to flat top
23-03-4
29
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer, raw salmon was stored over frozen edamame. Owner moved the edamame to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi counter, cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Item stored outside refrigerator for 1 hour. Item returned to refrigerator to cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler, raw beef stored over cooked rice. Beef moved to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rice and sugar bins. Items removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sushi Yan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sushi Yan on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sushi Yan?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sushi Yan.
How does Sushi Yan compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sushi Yan most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sushi Yan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sushi Yan have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sushi Yan means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sushi Yan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sushi Yan is inspected around two times per year on average.
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