NEW PORT RICHEY, Pasco County

KOI

4120 LITTLE RD, NEW PORT RICHEY, FL 34653

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Apr 17, 2026
City
NEW PORT RICHEY
County
Pasco
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

14-86-1

Detail 24521456

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In plastic containers of roe. Operator will use tea filters

03A-02-5

Detail 24521455

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at sushi counter- krab sticks (45F - Cold Holding); roe (45F - Cold Holding); moved to walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 24521452

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket with Chlorine sanitizer greater than 200ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24521451

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen, operator put towels in dispenser Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 24521454

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from mug, discussed proper beverage containers with staff

08B-38-4

Detail 24521453

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil, bucket of sauce on floor by walk in cooler , both moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 24252794

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees touching soiled dishes then retrieve clean dishes without first washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.

14-31-5

Detail 24252792

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with vegetables in walk-in cooler.

41-27-4

Detail 24252797

High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading exceeds 200 ppm. Operator replaced chlorine sanitizer. Reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24252796

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink near kitchen entrance not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

41-17-4

Detail 24252791

Intermediate - Sriracha bottle at hand wash sink near kitchen entrance containing purple soap not labeled.

16-21-4

Detail 24252786

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

14-05-4

Detail 24252784

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in cooler at end of cooks line.

21-05-5

Detail 24252790

Basic - Cloth stored in container of cooked rice at sushi station. Operator removed cloth. Voluntarily discarded rice. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24252788

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of soy sauce stored on floor near walk-in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24252785

Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.

08B-12-5

Detail 24252795

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked dumplings not covered in walk-in cooler.

38-04-4

Detail 24252793

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Used flashlight in walk-in cooler.

06-01-5

Detail 24252787

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 4 beef roast on drainboard of three-compartment sink not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. Employee placed items in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08B-54-4

Detail 24252798

Basic - Uncovered cut lemons stored near hand wash sink at wait station exposed to splash. Operator moved cut lemons to opposite side of soda machine. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 24252789

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23830298

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine, 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket was near empty. Operator replaced bucket. Ran dishmachine 3 times 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 23830299

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust in the top of the microwave.

08B-38-4

Detail 23830300

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of eel sauce on the floor in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-11-4

Detail 23516968

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used to rinse off scoop Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Hand sink used to rinse bowl Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 23516967

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 23482226

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine data plate states chlorine sanitizer 50ppm minimum, sanitizer is at 10ppm, operator ran dish machine three times and changed out sanitizer bucket, still not at 50ppm, manager set up three compartment sink to sanitize dishes, sanitizer is 100ppm Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 23482227

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face then handled clean utensils and started preparing food, discussed proper hand washing procedures with manager Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 23482228

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken above unwashed lettuce in walk in cooler, raw chicken moved to another shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23482225

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by 3 compartment sink blocked by rice holder on stand, stand moved Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23482223

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in kitchen used to rinse off scoop Repeat Violation Warning

12B-02-4

Detail 23482224

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in kitchen, employee voluntarily discarded food instead of going into dining area Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23482221

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hat on Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23482220

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between reach in cooler and prep table, knife removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 23482222

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen soiled Warning

May 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22876864

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024. Manager renewed and new expiration is 2-1-2025

08A-05-6

Detail 22876857

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cooked, potstickers in walk in cooler

02C-04-5

Detail 22876860

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Frozen salmon, and roe

02C-02-5

Detail 22876863

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed krab salad, cooked pot stickers, cooked chicken in walk in cooler with no dates

31A-11-4

Detail 22876858

Intermediate - Server Handwash sink in kitchen is used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed excessive food debris in hand sink not indicative of hand washing Repeat Violation

21-05-5

Detail 22876861

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed yellow towel on cooked sushi rice

06-09-1

Detail 22876856

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. Observed thawing tilapia in walk in cooler in sealed packs indicating they are to be kept frozen until time of use. Manger cut packs opened Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22876862

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauces and raw chicken on floor in kitchen, walk in cooler and freezer Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 22876855

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of chicken bouillon, seaweed salad, soy sauce and ice cream containers being reused to store Krab salad, sauces, vegetables and meats on cook line and in walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 22876859

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of cooked potstickers and chicken and raw beef in walk in cooler not covered

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 17

03C-06-5

Detail 22433185

High Priority - Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Steak seared, inside still raw, 77F cooling in reach in cooler, manager states food is seared not fully cooked to minimum internal temperature

22-41-4

Detail 22433188

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine dish machine at 0ppm, manager readjusted hose and primed chlorine sanitizer now at 100ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-29-4

Detail 22433177

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled dirty dishes then handled clean dishes without washing hands

12A-02-4

Detail 22433181

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped off dirty dishes in dish area then touched clean plate of food without washing hands

03A-02-5

Detail 22433175

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (44F - Cold Holding) sushi bar cooler, manager put tuna in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22433180

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22433178

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in dish area blocked by garbage can, garbage can removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22433179

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed cup out in hand sink in dish area

16-37-1

Detail 22433186

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

53B-13-5

Detail 22433183

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. Cherry, Keqing, Zhang, Remigio, Lin does not have their food handlers training certification

12B-02-4

Detail 22433182

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees eating in kitchen

24-08-4

Detail 22433176

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups not dry before stacking

14-11-5

Detail 22433184

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in sushi bar torn gaskets Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22433191

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of prepped onions on floor in kitchen, bucket of onions picked up off floor Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 22433190

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives in between reach in cooler and prep table, knives removed Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 22433187

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

06-01-5

Detail 22433189

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish sitting in standing water in 3 compartment sink, water temperature is 69F

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22091550

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Manager will set up three compartment sink and sanitize manually. Will also call for service

03A-02-5

Detail 22091547

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line: observed Beef (45F - Cold Holding). Discussed with manager not to overfill containers above fill line. Manager took overfilled meat and moved it to another cooler Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22091552

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. Manager had employee time mark sushi rice. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22091546

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.

31A-09-4

Detail 22091545

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sani bucket in hand sink on sushi station. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22091549

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 22091551

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by walk in cooler

53B-14-5

Detail 22091553

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22091548

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on sushi reach in cooler.

14-10-4

Detail 22091544

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observed unsealed wood plank with sharpening stone at three compartment sink.

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 12

08A-20-5

Detail 21584200

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.in walk in cooler chicken over beef, operator moved them.

53B-14-5

Detail 21584202

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

22-20-5

Detail 21584207

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21584203

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee had open can of Red Bull on sushi line. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21584209

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors and drains under equipment soiled. - Ceiling soiled in kitchen

08B-47-4

Detail 21584205

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In dry storage

36-24-5

Detail 21584199

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Near Entrance to sushi area

31B-04-4

Detail 21584210

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen both sinks. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21584201

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in back area of seating section

14-17-4

Detail 21584204

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-12-4

Detail 21584208

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

14-06-4

Detail 21584206

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. On top of dish machine.

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

03D-01-5

Detail 20989069

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Fried shrimp 79 F cooked between 12:00 and 12:30 See stop sale Warning

12A-10-4

Detail 20989074

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched face mask then touched clean plate without washing hands Discussed with manager who reviewed with employees Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20989066

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live inside cabinet under sushi bar Operator killed both Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20989070

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shredded Krab Krab sticks Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20989073

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door lift open on cooks line- Raw shrimp 44F Chicken nuggets 47F rechecked moved to freezer Cheese sticks 46F rechecked moved to freezer Beef 45F Operator added ice to bottom of unit. Sushi bar- Krab 51F Shredded Krab 59F Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20989067

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Servers dumping ice in kitchen hand sink Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20989072

Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20989075

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Six dead in cabinets under sushi bar. 33 dead in sticky trap under sushi bar hand-sink Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 20989068

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating pizza on cook line while working with food Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20989071

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks in kitchen Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20989065

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket at 25ppm Warning

Aug 25, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 20459098

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sushi fish over bulk washed bean sprouts , walk in cooler: Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20459099

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water dripping onto floor surface in walk in cooler: from ceiling Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 23, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 19

22-45-4

Detail 20449982

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Rice in bucket with soil and dried blood. Blood in in rice, see stop sale. Owner brought rice to office , inspector requested its disposal Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 20449995

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw sushi fish over bulk washed bean sprouts , walk in cooler: Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20449990

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi bar : ; fried shrimp (70°F) brought to walk in cooler: to chill, approximately out for 30 minutes reach in cooler under counter on left: Fish (45°F - Cold Holding); tuna (45°F - Cold Holding); white fish (45°F - Cold Holding) brought to walk in cooler: to chill. Thermometer is so soiled it was unable to be read. Brought to walk in cooler: to chill On counter: ; shrimp (72°F - Cold Holding); fried wontons (76°F - Cold Holding); egg roll (54°F - Cold Holding); Rangoon (75°F - Cold Holding) brought to walk in cooler: to chill Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20449993

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer and Sticky bug strip on shelf over prep table, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20449997

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. *reach in cooler sushi bar Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20449996

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with mop bucket and mop, removed Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20449983

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Washing scissors at sushi bar. Corrective action taken discussed Single use of Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20449986

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline, Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20449988

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20449992

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In all bulk bins Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20449989

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On shelf over prep table on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20449987

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone, keys, letters on shelf over prep table on Cookline, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20449980

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage shelf Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20449994

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20449981

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20449991

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. *reach in cooler gaskets *thermometer Warning

06-01-5

Detail 20449985

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef at room temperature. Placed in walk in cooler: Pork with water. Are,y running, water turned on. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 20449984

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of zucchini, avocado over cook shrimp and rice in walk in cooler: Warning

29-03-4

Detail 20449998

Basic - Water dripping onto floor surface in walk in cooler: from ceiling Warning