Koto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
82
Score
Koto Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, located at 533 S Howard Ave Ste 4D in Tampa, FL, had its most recent inspection on March 30, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection resulted in one major and two minor violations, including issues with food debris on equipment, improper storage of an in-use utensil, and an unlabeled spray bottle. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly medium-risk inspections across its eight scored visits.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 21, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
17
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
50
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
64
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Violations — Mar 30, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles soiled at time of inspection.
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle in ice. Operator removed scoop to wash during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored at bar. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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