Koto Grill
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Koto Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Records/documents” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink beside cook line. The manager placed paper towels in paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager Time As Public Health Form for Sushi Rice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed National Registry Certificates not completely filled out with expiration dates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed men's restroom commode does not flush.
32-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
61
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw steaks in walk-in cooler. The operator moved the raw chicken under the raw steaks in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw shrimp above the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. The manager changed out sanitizer bucket and primed dishwashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in reach-in cooler front counter. The operator removed personal drink from cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
58
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steaks over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the raw steaks to bottom shelf under the ready to eat chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 Bodily Fluids. The manager posted on wall in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
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. Printed out DBPR Form 5030-103 Employee Reporting form. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drinks in walk-in cooler.
12B-13-4
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over ready to eat chicken in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator moved ready to eat chicken to other side of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over raw salmon and raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Emailed DBPR Form 5030-098 Safe Refrigerator Storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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/. The Certified Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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. Emailed owner DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
50
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 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. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk-in cooler. The owner moved raw chicken to bottom shelf in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under hand washing sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open drink in reach-in cooler across from cook line.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates on top of refrigerator not inverted. The owner inverted plastic plates. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
50
Nov 28, 2022
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bag of rice and flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in sushi bar reach-in cooler.
14-11-5
74
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area in kitchen. The emitting strip was removed from kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed boxes of Tylenol on counter in sushi prep area. The boxes of Tylenol was removed from sushi prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink. The container was removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at hand washing sink in kitchen. The operator turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Koto Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Koto Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Koto Grill?
Across the inspection record, “records/documents” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Koto Grill.
How does Koto Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Koto Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Koto Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Koto Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Koto Grill 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 Koto Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Koto Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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