KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA

Name: KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA
Address: 3811 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL, 34474, US
Rating: 78.9

3811 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA, FL 34474

License #5201312

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

78.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 22 total violations — 5 critical, 5 major, 12 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 2, 2026 shows 20 observation rows: 5 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02B-02-5] 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.
[06-01-5] 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.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stored on shelf across from dish machine.
[40-06-5] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored in closet next to dish area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed pan during inspection.
[14-86-1] 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.
[03F-10-5] 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.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Container of sugar on dry storage shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on sugar.
[21-12-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[12A-09-4] 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.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
[14-01-5] 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.
[03B-01-6] 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.
[06-09-1] 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.
[08A-05-6] 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.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf next to dish machine.

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