Tobu
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
64
Score
Tobu has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Coral Springs facility scores 77, putting Tobu on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer #4, raw shrimp repackaged in plastic wrap was stored over wonton wrappers. The shrimp were moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler #6 gaskets are torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. paper towel used a liner for food Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 License expired less than sixty days 238622629, license paid **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen . Chef filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used instead of scoops. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on cutting board. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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.
53B-05-5
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
55
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lowboy sushi cooler left - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); per operator products have been stored in cooler overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lowboy sushi cooler left - cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); krab (47F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (46F - Cold Holding); eel (46F - Cold Holding); per operator products have been stored in cooler overnight and not moved. See Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed baby powder stored in food prep table on sushi line. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of bamboo shoots in rear prep area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired.
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ahi tuna and salmon stored in top of glass door front counter cooler above ready to eat soups, vegetables, and sauces. Operator removed and stored below ready to eat soups, vegetables and sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink blocked behind kitchen door that remains open.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at front sushi bar unable to provide paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of sushi freezers with mold like growth.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of tempura flakes stored on shelf at sushi line not covered. Operator covered at time or visit. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on front counter. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tobu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tobu on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tobu?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tobu.
How does Tobu compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Tobu most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Tobu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tobu have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tobu 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 Tobu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tobu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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