How many health inspections has SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI had?

SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI ever been shut down?

No, SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI?

The most frequently cited violations at SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI are: Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI

5970 SW 18 ST STE E4, Boca Raton, FL 33433

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: FUJI YAMA INC · License: SEA6021799

SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI in Boca Raton, FL has 22 inspections on record with 223 total violations (10.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

223Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 10, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Mar 10, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 30, 2025 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Mar 22, 2024 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 25 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 17, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Mar 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 20 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Feb 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 24 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 17, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2018 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 10.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI had?: SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI ever been shut down?: No, SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI?: The most frequently cited violations at SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI are: Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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).

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