KOKORO SUSHI
7461 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33487
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
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in garnishes , cut vegetables, wrap fish in reach in cooler . Employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food…raw salmon directly stored top of misu pest , tofu at walk in cooler , operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit… hot holding rice 79F, 103F cooked for sushi being held less than four hours, employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored….Clorox spray bottle stored with cleaned plate at kitchen. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
53A-10-4Intermediate – Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment…Manager not know how to do calibrated thermometer, calibrated thermometer with manager .
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing…stored bucket in handwashing sink at server station by the sushi station . Operator removed bucket . **Corrected On-Site**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical Quaternary Ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Needs cholorine for dish machine.
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer….Quaternary Ammonium.
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 2
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
21-03-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in all purpose cleaning and water mixed together. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.