IKOI SUSHI HIBACHI
1471 S SUMTER BLVD, North Port FL 34287 · 407-808-8849
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household Raid Ant and Roach spray on dry storage shelf above food
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 19 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed greens in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cut onions in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed a broken egg stored with intact eggs in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the broken egg.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw shrimp (71F - Cold Holding) in the second reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the shrimp.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (71F - Cold Holding) in the second reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator discarded the shrimp.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed low hot water pressure at the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a sheet pan covering the basin for the handwashing sink behind the front counter. The operator removed the sheet pan.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink behind the front counter. The operator provided paper towels for the handwashing sink behind sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator posted a printed consumer advisory.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for multiple food products. The operator removed the containers from the foods.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. The operator discarded the tuna.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bagged unwashed carrots and onions stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup on the coils in the counter top reach in cooler at the front counter.
In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in-use knives stored between reach in coolers on the cook line. The operator removed the knives for cleaning.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 91F standing water on the cook line. The operator removed the utensils from the standing water.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the counter top cold holding unit at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled with a black mold-like substance.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen beef and frozen chicken thawing at room temperature. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed container with lid not on properly, exposing flour, with a basket and a pen inside on top of flour. Observed operator scooping out flour and items, throwing away 5 lbs of flour.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed quarter plastic containers being used as scoops in rice container. Observed operator remove containers.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in coolers in kitchen with food debris on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with groove marks throughout.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour, corn starch,and panko containers, scoop handle touching product. Observed operator remove scoops.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers in kitchen, soiled with food debris
Stored food not covered. Observed container with lid not on properly, exposing flour, with a basket and a pen inside on top of flour. Observed operator scooping out flour and items, throwing away 5 lbs of flour.
May 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer dispensing into dish machine. Reading zero. Shut dish washer down and called dish repair company. Can not use dish machine until repaired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen throughout kitchen with groove marks on cutting boards
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing signage not on 3 compartment sink for identification. Observed 3 compartment sink with missing signage identifying wash sink/ rinse sink/ sanitize sink.
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves on without hand washing.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee after putting on gloves, touch his ear. Had to be told to wash hands and change gloves
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed on make table, cutting board with raw chicken liquid on board, and continuing to use board before sanitizing.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used to test chemicals. Example, no sanitizer going through dish machine. Operator wasn't sure which chemical test strip to use.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in prep sink, not hand washing sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer put away clean with food debris on it. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains, and black mold like substance on them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a metal serving tray at sushi station. Observed operator remove tray.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen by cook station, handwashing sink with food debris inside, and steel wool inside. Observed at server station, sink being used as a dump sink for coffee and tea.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no sanitizer dispensing into dish machine. Reading zero. Shut dish washer down and called dish repair company. Can not use dish machine until repaired.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen throughout kitchen with groove marks on cutting boards
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in dry containers with flour, rice, and corn starch, handle touching food items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen, soiled gaskets in all reach in coolers.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing signage not on 3 compartment sink for identification. Observed 3 compartment sink with missing signage identifying wash sink/ rinse sink/ sanitize sink.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test strips on premise. Sanitizer not dispensing.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips on premise. Sanitizer not dispensing.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed no test strips on premise. Sanitizer not dispensing.. Operator shut down dishwasher, set up three compartment sink, and called Ecolab.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small silver bowls being used as scoops without handles on cook line's cooler. Observed operator removing bowls, coaching employee, and putting bowls in dish.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.observed wet cloth on top of cutting board on prep table. Observed operator removing cloth from area.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above preptable
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household Raid Ant and Roach spray on dry storage shelf above food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with surface soil stains on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen, no longer cleanable
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee monster drinks in reach in coolers not segregated to one spot, in a labeled container for employees only. Observed operator removing and throwing drinks out.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed sushi doors broken and taped
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on a lid in walk in cooler not 6 inches off the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed employee put food on shelves
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops outside at back door with mop heads inside mop buckets. Observed operator removing mops and storing properly
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with wet stained food debris on them. Observed employees removing cutting boards, washing, rinsing, and sanitizing the boards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers with pint and quart containers in them to use as food scoops. Observed employees removing scoops or containers. Putting scoops in dish to be washed or throwing out containers.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at Sushi station and in Kitchen grooves in cutting boards creating black mold like substance on them.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Avocados stored in a bus tub on floor in kitchen. Observed employees removing food off floor and storing items 6 inches off of floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers scoops buried inside product or wrong scoops used. Observed employees removing scoops or containers. Putting scoops in dish to be washed or throwing out containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed cheese cake in reach in freezer out of box and not covered. Observed employee wrapping cheese cake in clear wrap.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket, not properly air drying. Observed employee converting mop head to up position to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed all dry good containers with flour, sugar, cornstarch, rice, etc in containers with no identifying labels on them. Observed employees putting labels on containers in dry storage identifying items.
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