COCO SUSHI LOUNGE AND BAR
25 NE 2 AVE STE 208, Delray Beach FL 33444
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice from yesterday.See stop sale. Employee discarded rice.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026024747 | Feb 13, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken, raw beef above onions in walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...thawing raw chicken directly top of raw beef in same container. Employee properly separated.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...duck 46F, cooked potatoes 46F in middle reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cook duck 46F, cooked potatoes 46F in middle reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container stored in handwashing sink at sushi bar. Employee removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....cleaner spray bottle at bar. Employee removed.
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.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at room temperature. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from package
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cooked asparagus, chopped greens, salmon, tuna, wahoo at sushi station and kitchen. Employee removed paper towels.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.. stored papers in thank you bags. Employee removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken, raw lobster above green beans, noodles in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....dumplings 44F, calamari 45F, raw beef 44F, duck 45F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours. Employee covered food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...cleaner spray bottle stored next to cleaned drink glasses at bar. Employee removed bottle.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...all purpose cleaner spray bottles. Employee labeled.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...several wet towels on the prep line at sushi station. Employee removed
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign was laying on counter in sushi station. Operator reposted.
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/ Observed 6 employees on duty at 3:30 pm. No Certified Food Manager.
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. Observed multiple expired employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container. Operator removed.
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. Observed commercially prepared reduced oxygen packaged Escolar moved from freezer to cooler. Chef removed from packaging before thawing began.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed new kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Operator provided a hat.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen chicken directly on freezer floor, under shelf. Operator relocated to shelf.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers on cook line stored between equipment. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on shelves at back of sushi station were clean plate ware is stored.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken above onion, carrots in walk in cooler. Operator putting extra barrier.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.....raw chicken, shell eggs, raw salmon fish above sauce, cooked eels, vegetables in tall 3 door reach in cooler. Employee properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing container in handwashing sink at server station, stored bowl in handwashing sink at sushi bar. Employee removed
Clean utensils knife stored between reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee removed
Mar 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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...00 ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in sushi fish... wrapped cucumber with paper towels. Employee removed paper towel
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw beef above raw scallops in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottle stored with cleaned water glass. Manager removed bottle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored containers in handwashing sink in sushi station. Employee removed containers.
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 soap provided at handwash sink at sushi station. Employee provided.
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...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee opened packaged
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food...employee came and started working without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken, raw beef above, noodles, snow pease, raw shell eggs above sauce, raw salmon above sauces in multiple reach in cooler at kitchen. Raw chicken, raw beef directly stored top of the beer keg at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice from yesterday.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice from yesterday.See stop sale. Employee discarded rice.
Clean utensils Knife stored between equipment at cook line. Employee removed.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice bucket stored on floor by the ice machine. Employee removed.
In-use utensil Rice Spoons stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit in 71°F by the rice cooker at expo line at kitchen. Employee removed spoons.
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);; bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above chili sauce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw fish above unwashed produce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw chicken above soy beans in flip top refrigerator.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Observe place raw chicken on lower shelf.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2)Observe walk-in refrigerator and walk in freezer not on plans 2) observe at bar changes.
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. I emailed operator form.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at cutting boards at 3 compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe food debris under refrigerators in kitchen,and sushi bar. Observe dust on air vent in kitchen Observe grease on hood vents and rear wall of 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.