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KOTO GRILL

9902 GULF COAST MAIN ST D150 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3425265
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8667828
DBPR license4607601

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority6 Intermediate14 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical27 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#15High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol stored on top of plate ware shelf above prep cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#16High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Dish solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 200 ppm chlorine off the surface of a plate . **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority12A-18-4

High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed employee dry hands on pants. **Warning**

Warning
#18High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee was hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed frozen un covered crab claws in standing frozen drain water leaking from condensers in walk in freezer. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#20High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tofu 53F not date marking or time stamp per operator. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#21High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon 47F, cream cheese 47F,imitation crab 48F, white Tuna 47F, tofu 53F in unit less than 4 hours per operator. Stop sale issued on the tofu, salmon, cream cheese, tuna and imitation moved to walk in freezer to bring down to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 6

#22Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to bathroom blocked by boxes of fry oil. **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon resting in hand wash sink at the sushi station. **Warning**

Warning
#25Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#26Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed food not date marked anywhere in reach in coolers or walk in cooler per operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#27Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 14

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on the interior bin of the ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl in sugar bulk bin container. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed unlidded cup on prep table at sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of sugar stored on the floor under to go boxing table in front of the kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon for rice stored in room temperature water of 74F **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink. Observed no hot water at at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic36-64-5

Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed strong unpleasant smell ear rear door of kitchen exiting to the alley. **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered fish in walk in freezer. Observed cooked crab legs in standing frozen water in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#12Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#13Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking out of vacuum breaker on the mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#14Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at sushi station. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
4 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.