Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI

5970 SW 18 ST STE E4 · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33433

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 22, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3422376
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8638418
DBPR license6021799

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#10High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Manager removed bags **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled Eggs over ready to eat vegetables, manager moved eggs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.

#17Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used at several locations, flour, sauce, manager removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

#4Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained co **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-05-5

Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth napkin used to cover food. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of flood store on the kitchen floor and walk in freezer floor.

#8Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.