Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

5970 Sw 18 St Ste E4, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Overview

Saiko-I Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton has accumulated 280 violations across 26 inspections, averaging 10.8 violations per inspection—more than double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been pervasive, with employee health reporting cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 7 of 8, proper hand and arm washing violations in 5 of 8, and time-as-control violations in 5 of 8. The facility has received two disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. Inspections from November 2025, October 2025, January 2025, and January 2026 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations, indicating formal enforcement proceedings. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026, a complaint-driven inspection, documented 16 violations including high-priority violations for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, food in good condition, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
301Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 11.1 violations / inspection 11.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026003451 $200.00 Nov 5, 2025 Tampa
2--2023053457 $200.00 Sep 13, 2023 Fort Lauderdale

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections43 violations · 35 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection14 violations · 12 high priority
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections31 violations · 22 high priority
— 5 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton last inspected?
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton had?
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton find?
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
No, Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton been fined?
Saiko-i Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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