Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton
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3400 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton has recorded 21 inspections with 133 total violations since 2022, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection—more than 20 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closures on record. High-priority violations have been recurrent, with improper cooking temperatures cited in 8 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 7 inspections, hand washing violations in 6 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in 2 inspections. A $200 disciplinary fine was issued. The facility's most recent three inspections, spanning July 21 through August 6, 2025, yielded 54 violations combined, including a complaint investigation on August 6 that resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite 12 violations documented. The July 22 inspection resulted in "Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended," indicating escalated formal enforcement action may be pending.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061636 | $200.00 | Jul 22, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton had?
- Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton find?
- Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on June 24, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 7 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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.
- Has Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton been fined?
- Santo's Modern American Buffet & Sushi in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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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