Kohola Reef

7297 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Kohola Reef has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Kohola Reef's 43 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 cracked eggs in walk in cooler See stop sale.

01B-14-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three comp sink 500+ Added water then was 300ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles on front counter - bun slicer

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided for Vegetable wash

16-37-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On front line **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under bun slicer table **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -Hand sink outside walk in cooler - front line **Corrected On-Site**

33-06-4

Basic - Under flat top grill on front line shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Chef discarded

14-33-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic handle spatula on cooks line Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind garbage disposal

36-27-5

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Outside of BIB room **Corrected On-Site**

36-34-5

Basic - Interior of pizza oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Double door reach on cooler on front line closest to dish room

14-33-4

Basic - Unwashed oranges stored over ready-to-eat food. Fruit plates in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw coconut shrimp over cooked conch forger in double door reach in cooler on the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Installed 3/24

29-28-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers chicken walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coated tongs chipped 1) back kitchen 2) serving line Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer,behind condenser **Corrected On-Site**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers soiled in chicken walk in cooler

23-03-4

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Unwashed oranges stored with ready-to-eat prepped salad in tram in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in chicken walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kohola Reef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kohola Reef on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kohola Reef?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kohola Reef.

How does Kohola Reef compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Kohola Reef most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Kohola Reef's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kohola Reef have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kohola Reef 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 Kohola Reef inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kohola Reef is inspected around two times per year on average.

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