SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI
5970 SW 18 ST STE E4 · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33433
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over ready to eat broccoli in walk-in cooler.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs left on counter during lunch, . Chef returned to reach in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items left on the counter during lunch at tofu (49F – Cold Holding); cooked eggs (49F – Cold Holding), chef put back in reach in cooler.
Intermediate 8
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at front bar with black mold substance
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink Blocked by pots and pans in kitchen
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing carrots in handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at front bar. Employee filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.using bowls as a scoop for the rice in walk in cooler. Manager removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles in kitchen had dry food debris
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom, no covered waste receptacle
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open soda bottle on prep table
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken and fish cases on the floor in walk-in freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers in kitchen. Chef removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops by rice con in standing water. Manager removed water **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.no employees must wash hands sign at front bar. And men's restroom
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Cup of coffee in reach in freezer. Manager removed cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:29 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.