BOKU SUSHI & GRILL
140 INDEPENDENCE LANE, Maitland FL 32751 · 407-960-5577
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Provided operator with handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over soy sauce in walk-in-cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in spray bottle not labeled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Lid to cashews has been cut to use as shaker to plastic container
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Food stored on floor. Bucket of ginger on floor at sushi station
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut onions and other vegetables are stored in seaweed salad containers
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in top of clean vegetables to absorb moisture - operator removed
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested over 500 ppm - quaternary, corrected to 200 ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags provided do not have last date marked
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Facility has a hand full of tags on hand - does not have 90 days
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips to test quaternary buckets
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. Facility has forms - no employees signed off on form, current employees working, signed and dated form
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 Employee jackets stored on dry storage shelf
Food stored on floor. Bin of flour on floor ion cooks line
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Flour stored in soy sauce bin
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe from water heater leaking
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised that only designated handsinks should be used for handwashing
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Majority of items On Seasonal Specials are served undercooked and not indicated. Operator immediately corrected all menus
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Ware washing area. Operator immediately replaced
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mayo mix prepared on 2/18 in walk in cooler. Operator immediately dated Sea bass sauce prepared on 2/18. Per operator. Operator immediately dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on table with rice cooker. Operator immediately removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Immediately corrected
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked pork roll on paper towels
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over spicy mayo
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Raw oysters - tags not marked with last date sold
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. Provided operator with handout
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with raw oyster advisory, printed and posted during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Torn Duct tape on cooks lane by cooler
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, cooked rice in freezer - container cracked Container holding sugar cracked
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Tool used to shuck raw oysters stored on side of cooler in dark corner, advised operator to wash rinse and sanitize after each use and to store In a well lit clean area between uses
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85°, operator turned up temp, over 135° when checked again
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi station 2 units have no thermometer
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oysters
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.scrubber and sponge in sink on cook line. Staff removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Staff added paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Staff turned over.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees meal of fish on shelf in walk-in cooler. Staff removed.
Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line. Staff removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in salsa in walk-in cooler. Staff removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line on cutting board. Staff removed.
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. in rice container
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom. It is provided, but it needs a cover
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On far right of sushi station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back counter of sushi station next to clean sushi plates
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter of expo station
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi prep person wearing watch
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in make table cooler at sushi station
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives under little toaster oven at sushi station
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table cooler on cook line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.