Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton
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20449 Sr 7 Ste A2, Boca Raton, FL 33498Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton has accumulated 161 violations across 25 inspections from 2016 to March 2026, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited in 12 of the last 8 inspections, with handwashing facilities, employee health policy, and proper hand/arm washing violations appearing repeatedly. The facility has not experienced emergency closures.
The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority citations for handwashing facilities, toxic substance control, shell stock requirements, and approved food source, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation. A prior inspection on October 1, 2025 also yielded 18 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy and handwashing facilities. Employee health policy and handwashing violations have been documented in at least 6 of the 8 most recent inspections, indicating a persistent pattern of non-compliance in these critical areas. A fire safety violation for a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented on July 29, 2016.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton had?
- Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton find?
- Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on August 27, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Sumo Japanese Restaurant 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 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Sumo Japanese Restaurant in Boca Raton operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Boca Indian Grill (2016).
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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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