KOI SUSHI & GRILL EXPRESS
1825 TAMIAMI TRL #B8, Port Charlotte FL 33948 · 941-255-7899
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1,2024
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sushi rice held under time as public health control not accurately time marked. The operator placed an accurate time mark on the rice.
No soap provided at the handwash sink in the kitchen. The operator provided soap for the hand sink.
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 consumer advisory at the front desk.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container with no handle used as a scoop for corn starch. The operator removed the plastic container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed a buildup of food residue on the walk in cooler door handles.
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 frozen tuna in reduced oxygen packaging in the thawing process not removed from the package in the reach in cooler at the sushi station. The operator removed the tuna from the packaging.
Employee personal beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys stored on a shelf above the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the keys.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the floor at the entrance to the walk in cooler in disrepair and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled water stored on the floor behind the front counter. The operator properly stored the plastic bottles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 86F standing water.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light bulbs over the three compartment sink not properly shielded/protected.
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and corn starch at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers.
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of soy sauce. The operator segregated the can for return.
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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink with a chlorine solution at 100ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the butter.
When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Observed escolar used in place of white tuna as advertised on the menu.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and corn starch at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the dry storage area.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in, stand up freezers, food items ( Cooked pork, cooked beef) stored in t shirt, plastic bags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stain on it, on make line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen at handwashing sink, a scrubbing pad inside hand washing sink.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed in a container, baking soda without an identifying lable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Krab Rangoon Filling, Cut Meats, Etc., in walk in cooler without date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple dry good items ( ie; flour, Rice, Corn Starch) a non handled scoop being used.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen,door handles with food debris on them.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board, on make table, cutting board with grooves on it.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between make tables, in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen,gaskets with food debris on them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf in kitchen, not stored in a protective container.
Stored food not covered. Observed Krab Rangoon's on a hotel pan,in reach in freezer, not covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in kitchen, at handwashing sink, faucet with a leak on goose neck pipe.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed operator had taken out hand sink in Sushi Bar. Observed operator reinstalled hand sink. Handwashing sink in full operation.
Feb 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1,2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items in walk in cooler, Cooked Chicken Wings, Chopped Bok Choy, Raw Cut Chicken with out date markings.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal bowls being used on make table as scoops. Observed operator remove bowls.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in all cutting boards in establishment.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler on make line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed four knives stored in be tween make tables in kitchen. Observed operator remove and put into dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them in reach in cooler on line.
Stored food not covered. Observed stored food in walk in cooler, bok choy, not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice stored in container without label on container and rice not in original packaging.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed a container with sliced lemons on top of ice at soda station at sushi bar. Observed employee removing container and ice from ice machine.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken in a container next to raw produce in walk in cooler. Observed operator removing said container of raw chicken, and putting it in proper location in walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at Sushi Bar and in kitchen being used as dump sinks
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at Sushi Bar hand sink. Observed employee getting paper towels and putting at hand sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen soiled with a black mold like substance inside.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment reach in door handles with food debris on inside of door handles
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin with handle touching ice. Observed employee removing scoop and ice out of bin
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between two reach in coolers on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle on cook line. Observed tongs being removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on cook line. Observed towel being removed and stored with dirty towels
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee washing hands then drying hands on a dish cloth. Spoke with employee and it's understood the proper way to dry hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell on eggs on same shelf as (and over) vegetables
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen beef and raw frozen chicken on same shelf in reach in freezer next to microwave in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date markings throughout establishment
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine located in kitchen
Bathroom facility not clean. Observed in both restroom's, floors with accumulation of tile grout and dirt build up on them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee in Sushi area texting on phone while working.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator in kitchen making food with out hair restraint on.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen on back door un attached to frame
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed at both hand sinks no trash cans to throw away dirty paper towels after washing hands
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.