KOJI & COAL
3558 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 561-769-4044
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in prep area freezer. All items not commercially packaged. Operator began reorganizing during inspection.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 30, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Cookline hand sink removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 79F
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 79F
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
No hot running water at mop sink. 79F
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 5007 N HIATUS RD, Sunrise — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025□ 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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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator advised they will sanitize in the triple sink.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw salmon stored over bags of frozen falafel mix, operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Smoked salmon stored over ready to eat chocolate chip muffin mix. Operator stored properly.
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at wait station, operator identified as glass cleaner and labeled.
Ceiling tile missing above kitchen entry door next to single service container shelf.
Food stored on floor. Case of water and canned garbanzo beans stored on floor in kitchen, operator stored properly.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet mop stored in mop bucket and not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator cleaned at the time of inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on wall behind cook line equipment in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor near mop sink.
Dec 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), observed no sanitizer solution left, operator ordered solution and set up manual sanitization station.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator printed.
Food stored on floor. - Bulk Garbonzo Beans - Jasmine Rice - Chicken Soup Mix Operator stored properly.
Grease receptacle lid open. Operator closed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Cookline; raw chicken thawing under no temperature control, reviewed proper thawing methods with operator, operator placed in reach in cooler to thaw properly.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline behind grill. Operator has scheduled cleaning.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle with degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table across from dish machine, emplyee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline drawers - raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Operator began reorganizing during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in prep area freezer. All items not commercially packaged. Operator began reorganizing during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar - countertop - cut cabbage (72F - Cold Holding); chick peas (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out for less than an hour. Operator moved items back to reach in to quick chill.
No quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tomato sauce per operator prepared 5 days ago. Operator date marked.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine. Operator labeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called for service. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quat 400ppm.
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.