BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL

Name: BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL
Address: 861 YAMATO RD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431, US
Rating: 66.1

861 YAMATO RD, BOCA RATON, FL 33431

License #6012277

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

66.1 Grade F / 100

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March 5, 2026 · 15 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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BLUEFIN SUSHI AND THAI GRILL in BOCA RATON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 47 total violations — 8 critical, 18 major, 21 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
[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
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
[12B-02-4] 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
[08B-49-4] 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
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dust. Hood filters soiled with grease/dust
[08A-05-6] 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
[08A-20-5] 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
[01B-13-4] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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
[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
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of water stored in wait station hand wash sink, operator removed
[53A-05-6] 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
[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
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled floor cleaner

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed item.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinking water stored in reach in cooler next to prep sink. Employee cell phone stored on top of flip top cooler next to prep sink. Employee removed cell phone
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Wall under front counter
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up 3 Compartment sink.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw foods and touched plated food without changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves
[11-27-4] 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. Operator print and posted vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager Prachya Khaunchai 9/9/15
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed to
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.