Katana Cocina Nikkei
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
41
Score
Across the available record, Katana Cocina Nikkei has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
By comparison, the average Weston facility scores 72, putting Katana Cocina Nikkei on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Next to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. Observed defrosted mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored over raw calamari in reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. Observed in top portion of flip top cooler raw chicken stored behind raw beef. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 water pitchers in hand washing sink at service station . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviches and tiraditos not marked as raw. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator had inferred **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed left interior side of ice machine with accumulation of black/green mold-like substance **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
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 defrosted mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Right freezer door not fully attached to unit. Kelvinator reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-11-5
41
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib next to triple sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - raw chicken stored behind raw fish. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting washed limes with bare hands. As per operator items were being cut for drink garnish. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler at sushi bar - raw salmon stored over ready to eat huancaina sauce. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviches and tiraditos not marked as raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in freezer - fries and sweet fries not covered. employee covered items.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prepping counter at front bar. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed can of energy drink stored on prepping table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored correctly.
12B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front bar.
22-20-5
41
Jan 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) on top of fries. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed at reach in freezer - Raw chicken (not commercially packaged) on top of cooked veggies (not commercially packaged). Operator stored correctly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 employee on duty without proof of food handlers training. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Observed 1 employee with proof of food handlers training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
78
Nov 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed shells use as plates and not discarded after use.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw beef (not commercially packaged) on top of fries. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler in cook line - cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours - items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. Observed at cooler in cook line - cooked octopus (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 40 hours - items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink additionally at sink at sushi bar.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Food debris in sink's drain. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 employee on duty without proof of food handlers training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per person in charge. No written plan. Provided person in charge with form.
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine next to cook line.
22-20-5
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 tuna thawing in Reduced oxygen package (29F) operator opened packages for proper thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 5 personal drinks stored on prepping table in beverage room. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing wrist watch. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear exit door without handle, hole of approximately 2" in diameters.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of soy oil stored directly on floor at beverage room. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen and sushi bar.
21-12-4
21
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Front counter - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. In items such as kanisu, summer roll, kc roll, sunomono, jelly roll using imitation crab advertised as crab. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
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. Sushi station - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment, hood filters, shelves. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
33-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: **Time Extended**
24-18-4
55
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Katana Cocina Nikkei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Katana Cocina Nikkei on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Katana Cocina Nikkei?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Katana Cocina Nikkei.
How does Katana Cocina Nikkei compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Katana Cocina Nikkei most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Weston average of 72.
Has Katana Cocina Nikkei's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Katana Cocina Nikkei have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Katana Cocina Nikkei 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 Katana Cocina Nikkei inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Katana Cocina Nikkei is inspected around two times per year on average.
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