Sushi Yan in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

1929 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Overview

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton has a history of food safety violations significantly exceeding Florida's average. The facility was emergency-closed on October 28, 2021 for roach activity. Across 29 inspections from 2017 to March 2026, the facility accumulated 129 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection. Employee health policy violations — including improper reporting and handwashing failures — were cited in at least 8 of the most recent 10 inspections, indicating a systemic and recurring compliance failure. High-priority violations for food contact surfaces, shell stock requirements, and proper cooking temperatures also appeared repeatedly. The facility received one disciplinary action with $480 in fines. Fire safety violations involving improper hood suppression systems for cooking equipment were documented in 2017, 2019, and 2020. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 30 violations, including four high-priority findings, and an administrative complaint was recommended. A second inspection the following day on March 20 resulted in a call back with extension pending.

Most recent closure: October 28, 2021 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

29Inspections
129Violations
1Closures
3Fire
$480in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sushi Yan in Boca Raton
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 12:08:00

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $480.00

Disciplinary action history for Sushi Yan in Boca Raton
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2020011117 $480.00 Feb 10, 2020 Tampa

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Presto table top fryer being used in kitchen. Stored under wooden shelving on cook line next to flip top cooler
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - using Deep Fryer without Exhaust Hood or Fire Suppression System.
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - counter top deep fryer in use in kitchen without proper exhaust or fire supression system

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 5 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sushi Yan in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Yan in Boca Raton last inspected?
Sushi Yan in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
When was Sushi Yan in Boca Raton last shut down?
Sushi Yan in Boca Raton was last shut down on October 28, 2021 for roach 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 Sushi Yan in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited violations at Sushi Yan in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton had?
Sushi Yan in Boca Raton has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Sushi Yan in Boca Raton find?
Sushi Yan in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
Yes, Sushi Yan 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Sushi Yan in Boca Raton has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sushi Yan in Boca Raton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
How much has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton been fined?
Sushi Yan in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $480.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Sushi Yan in Boca Raton operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Ivy Restaurant (2020).

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