Kyoto
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kyoto, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 81, putting Kyoto on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bubble wrap being used to cover containers of raw beef in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. The operator removed the bubble wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer or cooler - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef wrapped in plastic stored over uncovered cooked chicken wings in reach in freezer near rear exit. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (58F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. The operator stated it was prepped within the last 2 hours and iced the container of salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time as a public health form establishment info filled out, no food listed and not signed/dated. The operator filled out fully on site. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink in kitchen, and on cook line not working/unable to dispense paper towels. The operator corrected automatic dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing; utensils stored in handwash sink on cook line. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Observed health reporting agreement unsigned. The operator had all employees on site sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
43
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on curtain separating sushi bar from seating area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: Observed 1 live roach on floor by register. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking on sushi rice. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above food served to customers in reach in cooler near back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler by back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on curtain separating sushi bar from seating area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking on sushi rice. **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, because of items stored in hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to locate documents at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in reach in freezer gasket. Operator cleaned and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored above food served to customers in reach in cooler near back door. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler by back door. **Warning**
14-11-5
47
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap underneath back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor as soiled in dry storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
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
47
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink at hibachi grill station. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Operator had employees sign forms during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used a scoop in bulk rice bag. Operator discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches on floor of dry storage under shelves. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door leading to outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease above fryers.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knives at sushi station in standing water at 70F. Operator removed knives from water and replaced container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of water stored above food served to customers in reach in cooler by fryers.
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on handle of cart by fryers. Operator moved item from proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
52
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag in direct contact with cut onions. Operator removed bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food training certificates as expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. Observed no signature on employee health agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gasket on reach in freezer in dry storage area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 14 dead roaches on floor of dry storage area, 2 on floor and 12 on stick trap. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler across from flat top grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in hibachi area as slow draining. **Warning**
29-20-5
58
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 to operator. **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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle near fryers. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice in rice cooker. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open uncovered bags of starch and sugar in dry storage.
08B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under back door.
35B-01-4
67
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall near hand wash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen door as torn on back door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on cart handle near fryers. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed storage cart near back door as soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of sugar in dry storage as uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyoto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyoto on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyoto?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Kyoto.
How does Kyoto compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Kyoto most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Kyoto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kyoto have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kyoto 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 Kyoto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoto is inspected around three times per year on average.
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