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KOKO CHICKEN

16520 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 122, Fort Myers FL 33908 · 239-245-8699

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607788
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
JUL 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bag stored inside handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed plastic bag.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle in dishwash area containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Corrected On-Site
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dish machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters.
Basic/25-05-4
The state's own report →
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw frozen chicken stored over container of ready to eat daikon radish. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Operator placed chicken on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by trash container and bucket. Educated operator on importance of keeping handwash sink accessible. Operator removed trash container and bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator dumped out water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw meat stored over packaged fruits in front service reach in cooler. Operator placed raw meat on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw cheese stored over bucket of chopped vegetable in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by plastic bucket. Operator removed plastic bucket.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on importance of having lid on women's trash receptacle.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over bucket of chopped vegetables in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator placed bucket of chopped vegetables on different shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near back kitchen exit.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows water damage or is in disrepair bar area.
Basic/36-32-5
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Educated operator on having lid on women's trash receptacle.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Basic/08B-49-4
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over packaged raw shrimp. Operator moved raw shrimp to proper location.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken and raw pork stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator moved sauces to other side.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
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 written procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink in dishwasher area and at front service area. Operator removed plastic container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator moved employee food to proper location.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of cabbage stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed cabbage on bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator posted sign before leaving.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.