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KOKO RESTAURANT

With 8 inspections documented, KOKO RESTAURANT maintains a 3.2/5 food safety rating in COCOA BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

8438 West Oakland Park Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13622395

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/29/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13512470

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls Repeat Violation
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on the floor near the bar. Moved to shelf behind sushi bar Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator placed under cold running water Corrected On-Site
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths for knives at sushi bar Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw salmon in reach-in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In exterior reach-in cooler liquid eggs (58F - Cold Holding); eel (58F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator marked sushi section of all menus Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Coral

9/17/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13512149

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10903628

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above entry to kitchen Repeat Violation
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Behind front bar and in men's restroom
  • 14-55-4:Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Wooden sheaths used for knives at front bar.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over mushrooms in reach in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on bottom shelf raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); shio (47F - Cold Holding)
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Operator only has pictures of employee certificates

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10780452

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/14/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10748661

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors do not fully close under own weight
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling area above kitchen entry is missing. Exposed insulation and unfinished drywall
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glasses and carafes at bar. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Hinoki sushi bowls
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on the floor. Oper moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 25ppm. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over sauces. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No raw items on the menu are identified. Operator marked all menus during inspection Corrected On-Site

12/20/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10737619

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/9/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8882933

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 1 basic

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelves not finished. Ceiling tiles not installed. No cove molding throughout. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Not installed in restrooms Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning