KOTO GRILL
9902 GULF COAST MAIN ST D-150 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle isopropyl alcohol stored overnight cook line dishwater and hot holding foods. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Around dishrack near door to kitchen dishwashing area, 15 small flying insects observed. **Warning**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. On cook line reach-in cooler, cooked pork wrapped in non food grade paper towel. In sushi station blocked cut salmon and tuna on non food grade paper towels. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In sushi bar reach-in cooler, raw tuna and raw fish over cut cucumbers. Also cook line reach-in cooler raw beef over ready-to-eat noodles. Operator rearranged cook line cooler for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, in prep area blocked with boxes, tools, in sushi station blocked with rice cooker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ 1 sushi cook, 2 line cooks, 1 served all preparing food, no certified food manager present. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice with time mark for discard, no written plan. Emailed to operator blank form. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sauces in walk-in cooler, cook line rice and sauce. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 unsecured in back of kitchen near soda storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, sauces and cut lettuce in containers, sauces on cook line. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.