KOKORO SUSHI
7461 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 561-409-2747
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in temperature shrimp, asparagus. Operator removed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021008562 | Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 30, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2017029516 | May 31, 2017 | Jul 17, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit....sushi rice for lunch time.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit....sushi rice for lunch time. See stop sale.. operator discarded rice.
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...sushi rice for dinner. Employee time marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...ramen noodles paste, miso paste at walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
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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.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at front line. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed from vacuum packaging.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... rice soon, scoop at kitchen. Employee boiled water 178F
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut scallions at sushi case. Employee removed paper
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...sushi rice being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....cooked sweet potatoes, soup base in reach in freezer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....sanitizer spray bottle. Operator labeled.
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in garnishes at reach in cooler. Employee removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon, raw wahoo above dressings, cooked octopus in reach in cooler at sushi station. Employee properly stored.
Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...sanitizer solution bucket stored in handwashing sink at beverage station by the sushi station. Manager removed bucket.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine for dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Manager provided
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in garnishes, cut vegetables, wrap fish in reach in cooler. Employee removed paper towel
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon directly stored top of misu pest, tofu at walk in cooler, operator properly stored
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... hot holding rice 79F, 103F cooked for sushi being held less than four hours, employee time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....Clorox spray bottle stored with cleaned plate at kitchen. Operator removed spray bottles.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...Manager not know how to do calibrated thermometer, calibrated thermometer with manager.
Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pipe.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bucket in handwashing sink at server station by the sushi station. Operator removed bucket.
Incorrect chemical Quaternary Ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Needs cholorine for dish machine.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer....Quaternary Ammonium.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloths stored in all purpose cleaning and water mixed together. Operator removed
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 25, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine. 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/.
Apr 22, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...scrubs, brush stored in handwashing sink at kitchen
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink.provided
No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine. 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/.
No soap provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink...provided
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi station. Provided
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in multiple food containers at dumplings, spring rolls, garnishes in reach in cooler.Operator removed.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...sushi rice at sushi station
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit...sushi rice at sushi station See stop sale. Operator discarded after discussion.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored knife in handwashing sink at sushi station. Operator removed.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris...underneath Dishmachine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwashing area.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in temperature shrimp, asparagus. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken, raw shell eggs above produce in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....food evidence in handwashing sink at all handwashing sink in the premises. Employee cleaned
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper used as liner for food container in tempura shrimp, garnishes, krab at reach in cooler, operator moved paper towel.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce....raw beef, raw calamari above cabbage at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sea food above tofu in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....California roll 73°, fish eggs 71° on the prep table at sushi station at front line, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator moved food to cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container, spoon stored in handwashing sink at front line. Operator moved.
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...tilapia thawing in vacuum package at reach in cooler. Operator removed package
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoons, scoop stored at 120° F water, operator higher water temperature at 168° at time of inspection.
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.