TAKATO
551 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-13-4High 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. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes then handled clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator the proper handwashing procedure. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at sushi bar, raw scallops stored over ready to eat avocado. Operator moves avocado to top self. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, rice (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Rice being held in deep pan on cook line. Operator stated held in walk in cooler over night then portioned and held on cook line for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dishwasher area, ceiling tiles above machine damages or missing.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dish machine soiled with dust/ debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, boxes of food stored on floor. Operator moved boxes to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:39 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.