KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA
Based on 2 health inspections, KOTO HIBACHI EXPRESS SUSHI AND BUBBLE TEA in OCALA has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 2 reports on file
3811 SW COLLEGE RD, OCALA 34474
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
3/2/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13495794
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 4 int, 11 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice from bin in front of walk-in cooler. Manager removed cup during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks stored in closet next to dish area.
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packaged of tuna stored in walk-in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of shirts next to dry goods on dry storage shelf across from mop sink.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bowls stored on shelf across from dish machine.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of cook line microwave soiled with old food debris.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on shelf next to dish machine.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of sugar on dry storage shelf across from walk-in cooler. Manager placed lid on sugar. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water in kitchen prep sink. Manager placed chicken under running water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on front counter reach-in cooler across from front counter register. Manager removed wiping cloth during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cucumbers stored in container lined with paper towel in prep area across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over Red Bull in reach-in cooler next to walk-in freezer. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle to go containers without washing hands and changing gloves. Manager had employee wash hands, change gloves and use new to go containers. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 packaged of tuna stored in walk-in cooler.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored on back of cook line stove: beef (98F - Hot Holding); mixed vegetables (95F - Hot Holding). Manager stated items placed out one hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager stated going forward items would be held on time as a public health control. Manager filled out paperwork during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed pan during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for sushi rice in front counter sushi area. Manager completed written plan during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted for raw fish. Inspector provided operator with consumer advisory. Operator posted consumer advisory in front of sushi bar. Corrected On-Site