Tokyo Cocina Nikkei
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
52
Score
Tokyo Cocina Nikkei has been inspected three times since 2025. On Sep 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 81, so Tokyo Cocina Nikkei trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 60 small flying insects on and around far back drink service station, on glassware and paper towels at handwash sink. 20 at far end bar. 5 on bar storage wine rack. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Approximately 50 small flying insects on and around far back drink service station. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In kitchen, used to hold rice, corn, breadcrumbs, quinoa. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
14-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in pastry station, hot water valve broken, water reaches temperature of 73F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisandra, Noelys, Erika employed as cooks more than 60 days no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
53B-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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A\00A0 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine in wine room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
52
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In kitchen, used to hold rice, corn, breadcrumbs, quinoa. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat mayonnaise, cooked rice, sayces in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken and raw beef over ready-to-eat cooked sausage and cut vegetables cook line far right side. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, cooked sweet potatoes marked 8/27/2025, today is 9/11/2025. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, cooked sweet potatoes marked 8/27/2025, today is 9/11/2025. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach far back drink service station on counter near glassware, handwash sink. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 packs raw fish in sushi reach-in cooler still in sealed reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed with label to remove. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 60 small flying insects on and around far back drink service station, on glassware and paper towels at handwash sink. 20 at far end bar. 5 on bar storage wine rack. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. All items on all menus marked as crab are imitation crab per operator made. Operator began updating menus at time of inspection with krab spelling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Per operator, multiple sushi and ceviche items on main and happy hour menus, drinks containing egg whites on drink menu, all served raw or undercooked not marked as raw on menu. Operator began updating raw items on menus at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not provided. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar, main pastry station, sushi station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lisandra, Noelys, Erika employed as cooks more than 60 days no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in pastry station, hot water valve broken, water reaches temperature of 73F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice machine in wine room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 packs raw fish in sushi reach-in cooler still in sealed reduced-oxygen packaging, fully thawed with label to remove. **Warning**
06-09-1
16
Feb 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Cocina Nikkei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Cocina Nikkei on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Tokyo Cocina Nikkei compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Tokyo Cocina Nikkei most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Tokyo Cocina Nikkei's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tokyo Cocina Nikkei have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tokyo Cocina Nikkei 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.
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