Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
43
Score
Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Feb 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Delray Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken, raw beef above onions in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...thawing raw chicken directly top of raw beef in same container . Employee properly separated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...duck 46F, cooked potatoes 46F in middle reach in cooler at kitchen . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cook duck 46F, cooked potatoes 46F in middle reach in cooler at kitchen . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container stored in handwashing sink at sushi bar . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....cleaner spray bottle at bar . Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
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.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at room temperature . Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from package **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
43
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...cleaner spray bottle stored next to cleaned drink glasses at bar . Employee removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cooked asparagus, chopped greens, salmon, tuna , wahoo at sushi station and kitchen. Employee removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food .. stored papers in thank you bags . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken, raw lobster above green beans, noodles in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....dumplings 44F, calamari 45F , raw beef 44F , duck 45F in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours . Employee covered food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...all purpose cleaner spray bottles. Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...several wet towels on the prep line at sushi station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
37
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign was laying on counter in sushi station. Operator reposted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-04-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 6 employees on duty at 3:30 pm. No Certified Food Manager.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed multiple expired employees.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk rice container. Operator removed.
14-01-5
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. Observed commercially prepared reduced oxygen packaged Escolar moved from freezer to cooler. Chef removed from packaging before thawing began. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed new kitchen employee with no hair restraint. Operator provided a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frozen chicken directly on freezer floor, under shelf. Operator relocated to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleavers on cook line stored between equipment. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust on shelves at back of sushi station were clean plate ware is stored.
23-03-4
55
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw chicken above onion, carrots in walk in cooler . Operator putting extra barrier . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.....raw chicken, shell eggs , raw salmon fish above sauce, cooked eels, vegetables in tall 3 door reach in cooler . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...employee rinsing container in handwashing sink at server station , stored bowl in handwashing sink at sushi bar . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils knife stored between reach in cooler at kitchen . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
64
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw beef above raw scallops in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in sushi fish ... wrapped cucumber with paper towels . Employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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...00 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....windex spray bottle stored with cleaned water glass . Manager removed bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored containers in handwashing sink in sushi station. Employee removed containers . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at sushi station. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar .
31B-04-4
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...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee opened packaged **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
37
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
47
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); ; bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Observe place raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe raw beef above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Operator removed raw beef . **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
08A-20-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above chili sauce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw fish above unwashed produce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw chicken above soy beans in flip top refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe raw chicken above soy beans in flip top refrigerator. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Observe raw chicken above soy sauce **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: I emailed operator employee reporting form yesterday but operator failed to print and have employee sign. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. 2)Observe walk-in refrigerator and walk in freezer not on plans 2) observe at bar changes .** Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at cutting boards at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe food debris under refrigerators in kitchen,and sushi bar. Observe dust on air vent in kitchen Observe grease on hood vents and rear wall of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe dust on air vent in kitchen only. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
47
Apr 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observe Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); ; bar dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observe cooked duck in ROP stored in same bus pan with raw chicken. Operator removed duck. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe raw fish in same container as ROP cooked duck. Operator removed the cooked duck. **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above chili sauce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw fish above unwashed produce in 3 door refrigerator. Observe raw chicken above soy beans in flip top refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe raw chicken above soy beans in flip top refrigerator. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Observe place raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe raw beef above raw fish in walk-in refrigerator. Operator removed raw beef . **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher does not how to set up 3 compartment sink or dishwasher. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Employee still doesn't know how to test chlorine sanitizer at dishwasher. **Admin Complaint**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2)Observe walk-in refrigerator and walk in freezer not on plans 2) observe at bar changes .** Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: I emailed operator employee reporting form yesterday but operator failed to print and have employee sign. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Operator stated that they order new books. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observe unwashed pepper above cooked beef. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe unwashed peppers above ready to eat sauce. Operator placed unwashed pepper on lower shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe food debris under refrigerators in kitchen,and sushi bar. Observe dust on air vent in kitchen Observe grease on hood vents and rear wall of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe dust on air vent in kitchen only. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observe approximately 3 dead roaches under soy sauce container. Observe approximately 6 dead roaches migali freezer in kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: Observe 3 dead roaches under desk near were soy sauce is stored **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observe at cutting boards at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4
27
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw fish above sauces in sushi lowboy refrigerator. Observe placed raw fish on lower. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe few cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observe above soy sauce storage. **Repeat Violation**
35B-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar.
How does Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coco Sushi Lounge and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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