Maitland, Orange County

BOKU SUSHI & GRILL

140 INDEPENDENCE LANE, Maitland, FL 32751

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Apr 21, 2026
City
Maitland
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 21, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 24528638

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over soy sauce in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24528637

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex in spray bottle not labeled Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24528634

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 24528636

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Lid to cashews has been cut to use as shaker to plastic container Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24528633

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of ginger on floor at sushi station Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24528635

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut onions and other vegetables are stored in seaweed salad containers

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 24194164

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used in top of clean vegetables to absorb moisture - operator removed Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24194163

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested over 500 ppm - quaternary, corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24194161

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags provided do not have last date marked Repeat Violation

01C-02-4

Detail 24194168

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Facility has a hand full of tags on hand - does not have 90 days Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 24194159

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

11-26-1

Detail 24194165

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. Facility has forms - no employees signed off on form, current employees working, signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 24194160

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 Employee jackets stored on dry storage shelf

08B-38-4

Detail 24194167

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of flour on floor ion cooks line Corrected On-Site

25-32-4

Detail 24194170

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Flour stored in soy sauce bin

14-17-4

Detail 24194166

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

29-11-4

Detail 24194169

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe from water heater leaking

02D-01-5

Detail 24194162

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 11

01C-03-4

Detail 23574806

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not dated

12A-03-4

Detail 23574798

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Advised that only designated handsinks should be used for handwashing

02B-01-5

Detail 23574803

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Majority of items On Seasonal Specials are served undercooked and not indicated. Operator immediately corrected all menus Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23574799

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 23574805

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Ware washing area. Operator immediately replaced Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23574801

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mayo mix prepared on 2/18 in walk in cooler. Operator immediately dated Sea bass sauce prepared on 2/18. Per operator . Operator immediately dated Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23574796

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink on table with rice cooker. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 23574797

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Immediately corrected Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 23574800

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23574804

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Air filters on ice machine

08B-17-4

Detail 23574802

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits and vegetables over multiple ready to eat items in walk in cooler

Oct 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 13

14-86-1

Detail 23326043

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cooked pork roll on paper towels Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23326039

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs over unwashed produce Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23326036

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over spicy mayo

01C-03-4

Detail 23326034

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Raw oysters - tags not marked with last date sold

11-27-4

Detail 23326044

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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 23326038

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with raw oyster advisory, printed and posted during inspection Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23326041

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23326032

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

14-71-4

Detail 23326040

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Torn Duct tape on cooks lane by cooler

14-38-4

Detail 23326037

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken, cooked rice in freezer - container cracked Container holding sugar cracked

10-17-4

Detail 23326033

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Tool used to shuck raw oysters stored on side of cooler in dark corner, advised operator to wash rinse and sanitize after each use and to store In a well lit clean area between uses

10-07-4

Detail 23326035

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water 85°, operator turned up temp, over 135° when checked again Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 23326042

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Sushi station 2 units have no thermometer

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01C-02-4

Detail 22733102

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oysters

31A-09-4

Detail 22733106

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.scrubber and sponge in sink on cook line. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22733100

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Staff added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 22733098

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.

24-05-4

Detail 22733099

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Staff turned over. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22733104

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees meal of fish on shelf in walk-in cooler. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22733103

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on cook line. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22733105

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon in salsa in walk-in cooler. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22733101

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cook line on cutting board. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 10Total: 10

14-01-5

Detail 22457105

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

32-12-5

Detail 22457096

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In women's restroom. It is provided, but it needs a cover

14-09-4

Detail 22457097

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On far right of sushi station

12B-07-4

Detail 22457100

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on back counter of sushi station next to clean sushi plates Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22457101

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on counter of expo station Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22457103

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sushi prep person wearing watch Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22457104

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in make table cooler at sushi station

10-17-4

Detail 22457102

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives under little toaster oven at sushi station Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22457099

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom

23-03-4

Detail 22457098

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in make table cooler on cook line

May 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 21995154

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw quail eggs stored over ready to eat sauce on reach in cooler located at sushi area. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 21995156

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 stored over raw sea bass . Raw beef stored over raw shrimp on walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21995159

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mass-ago kept on sushi counter for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 70F. Placed in cooler for rapid chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 21995152

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 . Tempura shrimp kept at sushi area with no time marked. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21995160

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.

14-01-5

Detail 21995157

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop rice vinegar and no handle. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21995155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Employee personal food stored over fish on reach in cooler located at sushi area. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21995153

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging from oven doors.

25-34-4

Detail 21995151

Basic - Oyster/clam/mussel/crab or other shells purchased from a supplier reused to serve food.

24-18-4

Detail 21995158

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.Spoons and forks kept on sushi area facing up. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21995150

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.Salmon been thawed at room's temperature on counter located on sushi bar. Corrected On-Site

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

14-86-1

Detail 21633865

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Black cloth napkin use to line fish on cook line.

08A-20-5

Detail 21633863

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw beef stored in same container with shrimp at cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 21633862

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream cheese kept on sushi area for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 51F. Chopped yellow tail kept on sushi area for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 50F. Ask manager to place on reach in cooler for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21633870

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Cooked tempura shrimp kept on sushi area for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 123F. Ask manager to either cool or reheat , manager decided to dump. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21633864

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Sponges on hand wash sink located on cook line. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21633859

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. .

12B-07-4

Detail 21633867

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee Starbucks coffee cup placed over cleaned prep table on dish area.

08B-47-4

Detail 21633868

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Soy sauce kept on cook line and oil kept in between cook line and sushi area. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21633866

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Tongs hanging from oven handle door. Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 21633861

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

23-03-4

Detail 21633869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filters have grease build up.Fan covers dirty on walk in cooler.

16-46-4

Detail 21633860

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.Old label on curry sauce on walk in cooler.

Jun 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-47-4

Detail 21157149

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce jugs, buckets of soy sauce. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Cooking oil on floor in kitchen Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 21157148

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75 degree water Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-27: Rice scoop in water 76° Time Extended

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 24

12A-19-4

Detail 21045986

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Cook Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 21045989

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Farm raised salmon from KGI. No mention of feed given to to fish. Received letter from KGI. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-24-4

Detail 21046002

High Priority - Pest light present in food prep area. Hanging over rolling flour bins. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21046003

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops on shelf over jug of sauce in cookline cooler. Raw pork on top of bean sprouts in walk in cooler. . If repeat at next inspection, may result in Administrative Complaint. Repeat Violation Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 21045999

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21045994

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic in oil 80 from last night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21045987

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil 80, pork 60 Tofu 55. Sushi bar lobster 66 left out. . Recheck pork 37, tofu 43 lobster 44. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 21045985

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Robert. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21045982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Repeat Violation Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 21045983

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Golden colored menu has no markings for undercooked items. Raw sushi rolls, some items under cold tasting menu. Scan menu as well. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21045996

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

53B-02-5

Detail 21045988

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. Only 1 card available and 8 employees present. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 21045997

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice marked for 4 hours but no paperwork. Filled out form, must make available at all inspections. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21046005

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in salt. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21046004

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21045993

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on top shelf of cookline, Warning

21-05-5

Detail 21045995

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Napkin covering cut scallions. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21045991

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and glasses on table with scallions. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 21046001

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine cover missing at sushi bar. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21045998

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sauce jugs, buckets of soy sauce. Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21045984

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Slicer in between tables. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21045992

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21046000

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in 75 degree water Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21045990

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood . Warning

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 21

41-07-4

Detail 20720108

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Rubbing alcohol stored with clean utensils in prep area.

12A-12-4

Detail 20720105

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Line cook handle raw beef then touch raw mushrooms

08A-04-5

Detail 20720118

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler

08A-05-6

Detail 20720106

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over Unwashed vegetables.

12A-09-4

Detail 20720109

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.

03F-02-5

Detail 20720119

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. Sushi Rice prepared 1 hour prior at open. Operator post start time Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20720101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Soups 101°, 112° Operator reheated to 165° Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 20720103

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner stored on hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

29-42-4

Detail 20720111

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

22-02-4

Detail 20720110

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 20720116

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by mop bucket next to 3 compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 20720107

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty pan stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.

16-37-1

Detail 20720112

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20720113

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink sink next to 3 compartment sink

02C-02-5

Detail 20720102

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Wasabi in walk-in cooler prepared 2 days prior.

41-04-4

Detail 20720120

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. PVC cement stored in dry storage area

51-11-4

Detail 20720121

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

10-17-4

Detail 20720114

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cooks line.

10-20-4

Detail 20720117

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses on cooks line.

08B-17-4

Detail 20720115

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20720104

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk corn starch, rice.