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KOTO ASIAN BISTRO

5463 LYONS RD STE E, Coconut Creek FL 33073 · 9546558888

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626265
Grade history
APR 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Chef moved shrimp and chicken
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels as for liners. Chef removed paper towels
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at cook line has no hand soap. Chef filled hand soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop for flour. Chef removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents by back area full of dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Box of food in walk in freezer floor. Chef picked up
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop. Chef removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Chef removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Food tray for red pepper and tofu lined with paper towels.
High priority/14-86-1
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Chef moved shrimp and chicken
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue chemicals not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoops or spoons for the corn starch. Chef removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hoisin sauce 5 lb dented
High priority/01B-01-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked shrimp in reach in cooler. Chef moved eggs to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between coolers on cook line, Chef removed knife
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y splitter on hose Bibb at mop sink with no hose Bibb vacuum breaker
High priority/29-42-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Noprobe thermometer at time of inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4

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.