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KOI SUSHI LOUNGE & HIBACHI

1841 CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3749649
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13788151
DBPR license1621458

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, then grabbed clean bean sprouts and clean plate, without washing hands first. After manager educated employee on hand wash after cracking raw shell eggs, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. TPHC-4 hours- sushi rice/ fried tempura Sushi rice, per employee time at 11:30 am. Employee placed time label. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic drainer and ice inside sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53A-05-6

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/ manager on duty, Raul Ambat. 7 employees working in food preparation at the time of Inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Several containers of food on floor inside walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic06-06-5

Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Several portioned cooked noodles left to room temperature on a tray in storage area. Employee placed inside walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 3 packages of pork belly on standing water, employee removed from water and placed under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet cloth on prep tables in sushi station, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.