BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL
861 YAMATO RD, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (15)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat sauces, whipped cream in fryer station flip top cooler. Operator reorganized
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready to eat sauces, whipped cream in fryer station flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored about raw beef, raw pork on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored about raw beef, raw pork on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 01B-13-4Critical
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing stored fully thawed in sealed package.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing stored fully thawed in sealed package.
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eel (124F - Hot Holding). Being held in toaster oven with no temperature control for approximately 1 hour. Discussed process with operator. Operator added to TPHC written plan and time marked to be discarded at end of 4 hours
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eel (124F - Hot Holding). Being held in toaster oven with no temperature control for approximately 1 hour. Discussed process with operator. Operator added to TPHC written plan and time marked to be discarded at end of 4 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12B-02-4Corrected on site
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food preparation area, operator instructed employee to move to dining room **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-49-4Corrected on site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in fryer station flip top cooler with restaurant food items. Employee marked and properly stored
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food stored in fryer station flip top cooler with restaurant food items. Employee marked and properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dust. Hood filters soiled with grease/dust
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dust. Hood filters soiled with grease/dust
Basic
- 11-07-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big six food borne illnesses with operator and provided big six hand out
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed big six food borne illnesses with operator and provided big six hand out
Intermediate
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water stored in wait station hand wash sink, operator removed
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water stored in wait station hand wash sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6Corrected on site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
Basic
- 16-62-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Intermediate
- 41-17-4Corrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled floor cleaner
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled floor cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 06-09-1
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing stored fully thawed in sealed package. See Stop Sale
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna in commercially reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing stored fully thawed in sealed package. See Stop Sale
Basic
- 32-12-6Repeat
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.