KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS
3222 SW 35 BLVD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : shrimp on the cook line in the make table above the chill line, 64°. The shrimp was cook after 1:15pm today. The shrimp was moved to the walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles with buildup. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : a bucket lid in the dish wash machine hand wash sink. The lid was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : one expired certificate.
Basic 3
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed : Wah sink with soapy water was in the center sink. All sinks drained and reset correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : cook line small ware in the pan at the cook line, water at 78°. The water was dumped. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed : a cloth under the cutting board on the cook line. A board mate replaced the cloth. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:25 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.