Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton
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11419 W Palmetto Park Rd Ste C, Boca Raton, FL 33428Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton has a troubled compliance record marked by an emergency closure and persistent violations across critical food safety areas. The facility was emergency-closed on September 19, 2022 for roach and rodent activity. Across 23 inspections dating back to 2016, the facility accumulated 187 total violations, averaging 8.1 per inspection—more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been systemic: handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; employee health policy violations were cited in 3 consecutive inspections in late 2022 and again in February 2026; chemical storage violations recurred across multiple inspections; and food contact surface violations appeared repeatedly. Management awareness violations were documented in at least 3 inspections in 2022. Following the September 2022 emergency closure, a callback inspection on September 26 was completed with compliance, but a second callback inspection on September 23 resulted in "Emergency Order Callback Not Complied," indicating the facility failed to correct violations from the closure inspection. The facility has been subject to 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,320 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 17, 2026 documented 6 violations with high-priority employee health policy and chemical storage findings and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: September 19, 2022 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (1)
Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022049257 | $800.00 | Sep 26, 2022 | Orlando | |
| 2--2021012919 | $320.00 | Feb 17, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018048112 | $200.00 | Aug 30, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between September 19, 2022 and September 26, 2022. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton was last shut down on September 19, 2022 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton had?
- Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton find?
- Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,320.00 in fines.
- How much has Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton been fined?
- Goldfish Sushi in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $1,320.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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