BOKU SUSHI & GRILL

Name: BOKU SUSHI & GRILL
Address: 140 INDEPENDENCE LANE, MAITLAND, FL, 32751, US
Rating: 60.2

140 INDEPENDENCE LANE, MAITLAND, FL 32751

License #5814937

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

60.2 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

April 21, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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BOKU SUSHI & GRILL in MAITLAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 61 total violations — 6 critical, 19 major, 36 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Lid to cashews has been cut to use as shaker to plastic container
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bucket of ginger on floor at sushi station
[25-32-4] Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut onions and other vegetables are stored in seaweed salad containers
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over soy sauce in walk-in-cooler
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in spray bottle not labeled

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on table with rice cooker. Operator immediately removed
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Immediately corrected
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised that only designated handsinks should be used for handwashing
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Majority of items On Seasonal Specials are served undercooked and not indicated. Operator immediately corrected all menus
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Ware washing area. Operator immediately replaced
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mayo mix prepared on 2/18 in walk in cooler. Operator immediately dated Sea bass sauce prepared on 2/18. Per operator . Operator immediately dated

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Torn Duct tape on cooks lane by cooler
[14-38-4] Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, cooked rice in freezer - container cracked Container holding sugar cracked
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Tool used to shuck raw oysters stored on side of cooler in dark corner, advised operator to wash rinse and sanitize after each use and to store In a well lit clean area between uses
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85°, operator turned up temp, over 135° when checked again
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi station 2 units have no thermometer
[14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked pork roll on paper towels
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over spicy mayo
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Raw oysters - tags not marked with last date sold
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout
[02A-01-4] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with raw oyster advisory, printed and posted during inspection
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.