Tropical Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Tropical Sushi, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Tropical Sushi's latest score of 52 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jul 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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. Operator time marked sushi rice 10:30-2:30 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen, bucket stored inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
27-24-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 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. Operator time marked 11:00-3:00. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in refrigeration at sushi bar station ; raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to quick chill in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in walk in cooler milk not date marked. Operator date marked milk 2/8/25. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
47
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
78
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked noodles
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop drink ice
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of Drinking water
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions in Walk In Cooler
08B-38-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tropical Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tropical Sushi on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tropical Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tropical Sushi.
How does Tropical Sushi compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Tropical Sushi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Tropical Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tropical Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tropical Sushi 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 Tropical Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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