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KOI SUSHI & GRILL EXPRESS

KOI SUSHI & GRILL EXPRESS located in PORT CHARLOTTE has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.8/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

1825 TAMIAMI TRL #B8

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/10/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13639770

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and corn starch at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**

2/25/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13476436

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers with no handles used as scoops for sushi rice and corn starch at the back of the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of soy sauce. The operator segregated the can for return. 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. Observed the dishmachine chlorine solution at 0ppm. The operator set up the three compartment sink with a chlorine solution at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over butter in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the butter. Corrected On-Site
  • 52-08-4:Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Observed escolar used in place of white tuna as advertised on the menu.

7/29/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10875807

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in multiple dry good items ( ie; flour, Rice, Corn Starch) a non handled scoop being used.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen,door handles with food debris on them.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cutting board, on make table, cutting board with grooves on it.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between make tables, in kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen,gaskets with food debris on them.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters sitting on shelf in kitchen, not stored in a protective container.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Krab Rangoon's on a hotel pan,in reach in freezer, not covered.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in kitchen, at handwashing sink, faucet with a leak on goose neck pipe.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops in mop bucket, not properly hung up to dry.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in reach in, stand up freezers, food items ( Cooked pork, cooked beef) stored in t shirt, plastic bags.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with food stain on it, on make line.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in kitchen at handwashing sink, a scrubbing pad inside hand washing sink.
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed in a container, baking soda without an identifying lable.
  • 02C-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 Krab Rangoon Filling, Cut Meats, Etc., in walk in cooler without date markings.

5/20/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10815856

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed operator had taken out hand sink in Sushi Bar. Observed operator reinstalled hand sink. Handwashing sink in full operation. Corrected On-Site