WINTER SPRINGS, Seminole County

KIKO JAPANESE CUISINE

5661 RED BUG LAKE RD, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
WINTER SPRINGS
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-17-6

Detail 24560018

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef reach in freezer Operator switched

16-32-5

Detail 24560023

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Has quaternary needs chlorine

02C-06-5

Detail 24560024

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food 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. Nothing pulled from freezer is date marked

02C-02-5

Detail 24560021

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Nothing is date marked

22-20-5

Detail 24560022

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

36-34-5

Detail 24560020

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By reach in freezers

14-09-4

Detail 24560026

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sushi bar

23-03-4

Detail 24560017

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents in hood Exterior of microwaves Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 24560019

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Sushi bar

08B-17-4

Detail 24560025

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In glass door cooler in kitchen Unwashed jalapeƱo peppers over cut vegetables

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 24215654

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food disposed in large hand wash sink in kitchen

14-01-5

Detail 24215655

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in rice bin

23-24-4

Detail 24215656

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line coolers

14-11-5

Detail 24215652

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cook line cooler handle broken

14-69-4

Detail 24215651

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -in ice cream freezer

23-03-4

Detail 24215653

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave on cook line

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 23728605

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. April 1, 2025 Operapaid during inspection Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 23728600

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw salmon in reach in freezer. Operator switched Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23728599

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by a large pan in sushi area

40-06-5

Detail 23728598

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on open Saran Wrap box in sushi area Operator removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23728601

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler sushi station torn Reach in freezer kitchen

22-08-4

Detail 23728603

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23728602

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink in sushi area has food debris in it. Gasket on reach in cooler sushi station

22-16-4

Detail 23728597

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table in kitchen

25-06-4

Detail 23728604

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in sushi area Operator flipped Corrected On-Site

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 23404007

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -HWS at sushi bar

02C-02-5

Detail 23404005

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -all items, operator states no food is held unfrozen longer than 3 days

22-08-4

Detail 23404006

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -toaster ovens at sushi bar accumulation of grease

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 9Total: 12

22-11-5

Detail 22673181

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces in contact with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at least every four hours. - cutting board at sushi bar. Stained and soiled.

14-31-5

Detail 22673175

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22673178

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - eggs over sauce bottles Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 22673179

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. - water well of dish machine soiled

14-01-5

Detail 22673174

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in bulk rice Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22673170

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 22673171

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22673172

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

31B-04-4

Detail 22673180

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink next to cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22673173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - below sushi display case at bar - hood filters

12B-13-4

Detail 22673176

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

08B-17-4

Detail 22673177

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocado over bottled drinks Corrected On-Site

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 22329762

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Time Extended

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 10

14-86-1

Detail 22324947

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. - used to wrap tuna and salmon Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 22324943

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - shell eggs over cut produce Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22324951

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22324942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cook line cooler - imitation crab held overnight (52F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken held overnight (48F - Cold Holding); - salmon held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 22324944

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. - sushi rice 111f. Manager states start time was 11:30am Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22324945

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - employee called manager to come in Corrective Action Taken Warning

23-24-4

Detail 22324946

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - small reach in cooler in sushi bar - multiple coolers inside kitchen Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22324949

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22324948

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22324950

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish machine Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21931309

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -cold medicine stored on shelf with clean plates. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 21931308

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - shell eggs over sweet potato in corner fridge

29-34-4

Detail 21931314

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - at mop sink

03F-10-5

Detail 21931310

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - sushi rice. Emailed operator forms

14-01-5

Detail 21931315

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - in sushi vinegar container

23-24-4

Detail 21931317

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cooler in sushi area far right -cooler in cook line

12B-07-4

Detail 21931313

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee beverage on prep counter Corrected On-Site

12B-12-5

Detail 21931312

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. - on cook line coffee in glass not covered. Corrected On-Site

14-25-5

Detail 21931307

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. - sushi mixing bowl

08B-17-4

Detail 21931316

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cooked noodles and prepared carrots.

36-27-5

Detail 21931311

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at 3 compartment sink