MITAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
6749 MANATEE AVE W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 200ppm. Employee discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink for washing. Employee called eco lab to correct. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over curry sauce in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee moved chicken to below curry sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelves in waitstaff area.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in rice, sugar and bread crumbs. Employee removed bowls. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed miso paste and soy sauce on floor in walk in cooler being stored on floor.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler has soiled with black mold like substance.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
2 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.