KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA
3811 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34474 · 718-578-6208
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 3 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly near front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 20 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cucumbers stored in container lined with paper towel in prep area across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed paper towels during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over Red Bull in reach-in cooler next to walk-in freezer. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use new to go containers.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 3 packaged of tuna stored in walk-in cooler.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on back of cook line stove: beef (98F - Hot Holding); mixed vegetables (95F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed out one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated going forward items would be held on time as a public health control. Manager filled out paperwork during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed pan during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rice in front counter sushi area. Manager completed written plan during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted for raw fish. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory in front of sushi bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice from bin in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed cup during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored in closet next to dish area.
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. 3 packaged of tuna stored in walk-in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of shirts next to dry goods on dry storage shelf across from mop sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stored on shelf across from dish machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf next to dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
Stored food not covered. Container of sugar on dry storage shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on sugar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen prep sink. Manager placed chicken under running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on front counter reach-in cooler across from front counter register. Manager removed wiping cloth during inspection.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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. Spray bottle of sanitizer in prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Women's restroom in dining area.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly near front counter.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. One drink on top of reach in cooler.moved during this inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer soiled with food packaging material. Also, standing water on floor throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice around fan components inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under side of ice machine plates behind nozzles have a slimly build up.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket under grill 0 ppm. Manager instructed employee to refresh bucket.
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.