TAKARA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3740 OVERSEAS HWY · MARATHON · Monroe County · FL 330502339
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy red peppers in the walkin cooler **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-17-6High 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-37-4High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers are soiled **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and strainer stored in sink **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 17
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact freezer lid **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Lift lid freezer lid in poor repair. **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield soiled with debris **Warning**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets are soiled in disrepair exterior of refrigerator are soiled **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Rodent control device installed in food preparation area. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
33-34-4Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food cut produce not covered in refrigerator **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
21-09-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.