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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-86-1High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 4
53A-05-6Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time extension given to allow operator time to train food managers **Time Extended**
11-26-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time extension given to allow operator time to review forms with employees **Time Extended**
03F-10-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: Time extension given to allow operator time to train staff. **Time Extended**
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in sauces in walk-in cooler, cook line rice and sauce. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 unsecured in back of kitchen near soda storage rack **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler, sauces and cut lettuce in containers, sauces on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-13: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:45 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.