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Koji Steakhouse and Sushi

175 S Nova Rd Ste 9, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Koji Steakhouse and Sushi has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Koji Steakhouse and Sushi's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tofu at 45°f in cooler in server area. Operator voluntarily discarded.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish stored over ready to eat foods in sushi cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in server area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -employee cutting vegetables on cloth towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee jacket stored on top of corn starch.
40-06-5
61
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwashing sink by ice machine blocked by cases of beer. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used to dispense cooked rice in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
74
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor, cases of food in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
67
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from area with ice machine. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler door tracks have accumulation of soil residues, salad cooler. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, containers with flour and sugar. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour and pan ko. **Warning**
14-01-5
55
May 8, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koji Steakhouse and Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koji Steakhouse and Sushi on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koji Steakhouse and Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koji Steakhouse and Sushi.

How does Koji Steakhouse and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Ormond Beach?

Koji Steakhouse and Sushi most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Ormond Beach average of 79.

Has Koji Steakhouse and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Koji Steakhouse and Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Koji Steakhouse and Sushi 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 Koji Steakhouse and Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Koji Steakhouse and Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.

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