Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “employee beverage container on a food preparation table”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee came back from bathroom to cook line without washing hands. Employee was educated on washing hands, after instructed, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi station, glass of coffee wit on prep table, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil on floor in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cook line- flip top-Metallic cup inside cut raw shrimps , employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on prep table in cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop inside mop sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -Soiled set cloth on top wash lemons and oranges in bar area, employee removed. - two soiled set cloths on prep table in sushi station, employee removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
58
Feb 13, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw beef and sauces inside middle flip top cooler at cook line. Employee properly stored. 2) Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed lettuce inside walk in cooler. Employee properly stored. 3) Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above noodles, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing cooking oil stored at cook line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle in contact with ice inside ice machine at sushi station. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones stored above flip top cooler cutting boards. Employees removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinking glass stored above flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine soiled with mold like substance, next to dry storage room.
22-20-5
67
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
55
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
61
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator contacted Tallahassee to find out why payment for license not renewed. Small fee still owed and will overnight check. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-29: Observed at callback inspection same. Operator working w/ Tallahassee to correct issue with license renewal. **Time Extended**
50-17-2
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi.
How does Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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