MITAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
6749 MANATEE AVE W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Duck (52F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (62F – Cold Holding); Chicken broth (52F – Cold Holding); Egg noodles (52F – Cold Holding); Ambient (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked broccoli (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient pork dumpling (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient octopus (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient sprouts (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient shrimp dumplings (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient mixed miso (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient garlic oil (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient milk (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient butter (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient seaweed salad (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushrooms (60F – Cold Holding) Operator stated that the walk in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over 4hrs of being open. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Duck (52F – Cold Holding); Shrimp (62F – Cold Holding); Chicken broth (52F – Cold Holding); Egg noodles (52F – Cold Holding); Ambient (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked broccoli (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient pork dumpling (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient octopus (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient sprouts (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient shrimp dumplings (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient mixed miso (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient garlic oil (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushroom oil (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient milk (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient butter (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient seaweed salad (60F – Cold Holding); Ambient cooked mushrooms (60F – Cold Holding) Operator stated that the walk in cooler was not working properly when they started work and the food was in the cooler overnight and for over 4hrs of being open. **Warning**
Intermediate 1
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign an agreement and gave them more copies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in multiple containers of food in the back prep area. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags and phones stored with clean dishes in the front bar area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in contact with ice in the back waiter area. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon with a handle buried in a container of salt in the back prep area. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in sink with no water. Operator placed shrimp in a reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 1:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.