DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KOKORO SUSHI

Food safety records indicate KOKORO SUSHI in BOCA RATON has 4 inspections with a 3.1/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923933

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in all purpose cleaning and water mixed together. Operator removed **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-86-1: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
  • 08A-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
  • 03B-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**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....Clorox spray bottle stored with cleaned plate at kitchen. Operator removed spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-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 .
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment AC drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed pipe. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-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
  • 16-32-5: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.
  • 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer....Quaternary Ammonium.
  • 53B-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.

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10827256

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824938

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: Not installed **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801676

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi station. Provided Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at kitchen
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...scrubs, brush stored in handwashing sink at kitchen
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink .provided Corrected On-Site
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - took off dishmachine . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at all handwashing sink ...provided Corrected On-Site