TAKARA SUSHI GRILL & BAR
3949 VAN DYKE RD · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33558
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Flour bin under dish sink soiled, Discussed with manager on duty about proper storage and cleaning containers Manager on duty moved and cleaned containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for food container. -Several containers in reach-in cooler on cook line Manager on duty replaced all containers with food grade paper **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp over lemons in walk-in cooler -Raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables Manager on duty reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 4
52-04-5Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Escolar listed as White Tuna on menu, operator states it is Escolar. Menu items as follows: -Snow Mountain Roll -Diamond Head Roll -Under Sushi and Sashimi listed as "White Tuna (Escolar)" Operator wrote next to each item of "White Tuna" on the menu with "Escolar" directly next to menu items. Discussed with Supervisor Christine. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station next to soda machine blocked -Hand washing station on sushi line contains dishes Manager on duty removed obstructions from all hand washing stations **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Test kit expired February 2022
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand washing station in dishwashing area -Hand washing station on cook line next to fryers Manager on duty stocked supplies on all hand washing stations **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Bowl used for scooping tempura breading on cook line Manager on duty removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on prep table on cook line Manager on duty removed drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Raw fishbowl for employee above ready to eat food in walk-in cooler Manager on duty removed food and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -On fryer handle on cook line Manager on duty removed and properly stored tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Scoop used for rice kept in standing water at 88F Manager on duty removed and cleaned scoop **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cook line -Microwave on sushi line Employee cleaned all microwaves **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach-in cooler gaskets in double door cooler on sushi line -Reach-in cooler gaskets in triple door cooler on cook line
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. – shrimp in standing water In sink Manager on duty placed shrimp under running water **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed produce over soy sauce buckets in walk-in cooler Manager on duty reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.