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TAKARA STEAKHOUSE SUSHI

1335 US HIGHWAY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Complied
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3456252
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID8872475
DBPR license4105116

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority29-44-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At 3 bay sink – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#9High Priority29-04-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Being used dispense water into kettle – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#10High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Prepared pork made 2 days ago – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

Intermediate 5

#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray hose is connected to hand wash sink next to employee bathroom – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Sushi special menu – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Operator stated he is going to order **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At back door – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Eye glasses stored in a stack of bowls, cell phone on the prep table – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple buckets of oil and duck sauce in the kitchen. Buckets of sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Prep table and cook line equipment stored on pans due to missing legs. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

#7Basic08B-39-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Raw vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Mushrooms, squash. – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.