KOKO RESTAURANT
24 N ORLANDO AVE STE A, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 321-394-1588
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on bottom shelf raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); shio (47F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018024318 | Mar 27, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub brush stored in kitchen hand sink. Removed items.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current active, not posted. License posted expired 4-1-25
Jan 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw salmon in reach-in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In exterior reach-in cooler liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding); eel (58F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding)
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked sushi section of all menus
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Coral
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the floor near the bar. Moved to shelf behind sushi bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths for knives at sushi bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 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. 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on bottom shelf raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); shio (47F - Cold Holding)
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only has pictures of employee certificates
Ceiling tile missing. Above entry to kitchen
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front bar and in men's restroom
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths used for knives at front bar.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. 25ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces. Operator moved
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No raw items on the menu are identified. Operator marked all menus during inspection
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above kitchen entry is missing. Exposed insulation and unfinished drywall
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glasses and carafes at bar. Operator inverted
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Oper moved to lower shelf
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
No handwash sink for employees. Not installed in restrooms
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/.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelves not finished. Ceiling tiles not installed. No cove molding throughout.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
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. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Paradise roll uses seared tuna. Not identified as raw product. Operator marked with sharpie
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In glass door reach in cooler next to sushi line
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Installed but no longer closing door
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Multiple rolled single service utensils stored on tables with food contact surface exposed
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.