RED KOI
101 PALM HARBOR PKWY, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 3863830033
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 lemons in back reach in cooler have black/mold like substance on them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022005795 | Oct 29, 2021 | Mar 18, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice made previous morning missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build of ice in deep freezers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water 67F. Person in charge placed in ware washing.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler on cook line, reach in freezer in kitchen gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed sushi door gasket heavily soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has lime calcium inside of it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge removed oil.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge removed ice scoop.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup in sugar person in charge removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler in kitchen has standing water inside of it.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Employees placed raw ahi tuna on non food grade paper towel.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 3 lemons in back reach in cooler have black/mold like substance on them.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Raw Ahi tuna laying on top of non food grade paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked rice. Raw tuna over lemons. Person in charge moved all items to store correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork in reach in freezer. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on sushi rice and tempura. Person in charge time stamped.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Establishment does not have any test strips to test dish washer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink has dry clothes stored in it. Person in charge removed clothes.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have and sanitizer strips to test chemicals with.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold like substance on inside back.
Bathroom facility not clean. Bathroom has trash that is overflowing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. To go cups used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 co2 tanks not secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding is missing along wall where reach in freezer and hand washing sink are located.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cookline.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon containers of Vinegar and soy sauce on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Establishment used duct tape on bottles by fry station. Person in charge had all tape removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both chest freezers by hand washing sink have ice buildup.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle is in ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon in standing water. Person in charge emptied water.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By empty boxes at back door.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw beef over teriyaki sauce. Person in charge moved beef.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles next to dish washer not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has mold inside.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cook line.
Food stored on floor. Soda on floor. Person in charge removed and stored properly.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer; raw scallops over peas, un bagged Raw chicken/pork over over Krab. Raw unpackaged chicken over fish. Person in charge moved all to store properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at back hand washing sink. Person in charge replaced paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled all.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has mold inside.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice. Person in charge removed bowl.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks not secured in storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards have black spots and are grooved.
Equipment in poor repair. Shelf on bottom of prep table are rusted.
Food stored on floor. Oil and soy sauce on floor on cookline. Person in charge moved all off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Dec 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/sanitizer bucket not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at sushi 200+. Remade and it tested at 75ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In back reach in cooler; raw chicken over raw pork. Raw pork over raw fish. Person in charge rearranged cooler to store properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In back reach in cooler; Rice 66F. in cooler since last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In back reach in cooler; Rice 66F, beef 47F, cold holding. Per person in charge door was opened for delivery. Rice in cooler overnight discarded. Beef was at 43F before I left.
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. Some employees certificates expired 6.1.23.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Krab salad in sushi cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards are grooved and have dark spots on them.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Oil on floor behind fryers.
Food stored on floor. Tub of chicken on floor. Person in charge picked up and stored properly.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge moved ice handle.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth under cutting board. Cloth on top of rice in cooker. Person in charge removed both clothes.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
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.