Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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KOKORO SUSHI

7461 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33487

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3628009
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10923933
DBPR license6019079

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#3High Priority14-86-1

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority08A-05-6

High 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**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored….Clorox spray bottle stored with cleaned plate at kitchen. Operator removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#7Intermediate53A-10-4

Intermediate – 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 .

#8Intermediate31A-10-4

Intermediate – Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pipe. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical Quaternary Ammonium test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the dishmachine. Needs cholorine for dish machine.

#11Intermediate16-36-4

Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer….Quaternary Ammonium.

#12Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#2Basic21-03-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths stored in all purpose cleaning and water mixed together. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.