Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale
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1841 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Koi Sushi Lounge and Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 222 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility operated under a prior name, Coco Thai Asian Bistro and Bar, when fire inspectors documented blocked exits and supplies obstructing the rear hallway in 2018. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing (17 citations), unclean multi-use utensils (14), and unapproved food sources (10). Recent inspections show sporadic compliance patterns, with a warning issued in July 2025 for 12 violations before the facility came into compliance at a callback visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Cases of beer / liquor in hallway
Priority: Reporting
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Rear exit hall lined with supplies. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 6, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on August 6, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Koi Sushi Lounge & Hibachi in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Coco Thai Asian Bistro & Bar (2018-2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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