TAKARA STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI
5545 South Williamson Boulevard
Florida, 32128
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open drink on counter above reach in coolers . -drinks on shelf with above clean dishes -counter at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Drink on shelves by dish machine **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large burner soiled with grease,prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open drink on counter above reach in coolers . -drinks on shelf with above clean dishes -counter at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Drink on shelves by dish machine **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large burner soiled with grease,prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 41-07-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamins stored next to microwave Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -scrub pad stored in hand sink on cook line -ice in hand sink at sushi bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Ice in hand sink on cookline **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under sushi salad menu Conch salad Manager states they come in cooked/frozen could not provide proof that conch and octopus are cooked. Does not state cooked on invoice and they do not have box. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Per manager distributor states conch is raw and he is going. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -new hires Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/18/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
24
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -sugar , panko ,soy sauce Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open drink on counter above reach in coolers . -drinks on shelf with above clean dishes -counter at sushi bar Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on shelf above prep table Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -prep area soy sauce ,soup base -food on floor in walk in cooler and freezer -container of ginger on floor at sushi station -drink mixes on floor at bar Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -sushi bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tongs hand on oven handle Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -large burner soiled with grease,prep area Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamins stored next to microwave Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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. -chlorine Oppm Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food fish stored over /not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -sushi station Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw chicken over raw shrimp wall in freezer Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk in cooler raw beef over raw shrimp Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter 51f less than 4 hours Warning
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine 400 ppm Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -scrub pad stored in hand sink on cook line -ice in hand sink at sushi bar Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Under sushi salad menu Conch salad Manager states they come in cooked/frozen could not provide proof that conch and octopus are cooked. Does not state cooked on invoice and they do not have box. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. -new hires Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray with blue,purple chemical in employee bathroom Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/18/2024 revealed 24 total violations (7 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in large white bucket of batter in walk-in cooler, employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile displaced over mop sink, employee replaced Corrected On-Site
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -throughout rear prep area and other spots
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -dead flies on sticky tape hanging over prep tables, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -sushi chefs thawing fish in handwash sink, employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind fryers has an accumulation of grease and food debris
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on sushi cutting board, employee filled sanitizer solution bucket and placed towel inside Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw fish stored over won tons in walk-in freezer, operator reorganized walk-in freezerRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6:High 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. -raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in cooler, operator reorganized walk-in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -roe 79F, stored on sushi bar prep counter less than 1 hour, operator discarded Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -multiple white cutting boards stained throughout the kitchen -left side ice machine has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in sushi area used to wash leafy greens
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Isabel, Damara, Fang, Xiu, Tang, Hernan, and Hui
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple solution spray bottle stored above prep sink, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -mostly in dishwashing area, other spots throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of large round trash cans soiled -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained on rear prep sink Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open employee beverage on prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -mostly in dishwashing area, other spots throughout kitchen Warning
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. -accumulation of dead flies on sticky tapes hanging over triple sink and food prep area Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -buckets of sauce stored on floor in prep area Warning
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup on back of walk-in cooler equipment. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -wait station ice bin, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -multiple sets of tongs hanging off oven door, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -tops of sushi coolers Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of large round trash cans soiled -tops of fryers have an accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamin supplements stored above prep table, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -walk-in cooler: cooked rice 47F and cooked pasta 46F, per operator cooling overnight Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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. -tested 0ppm, operator installed new bucket of chlorine sanitizer, retested still 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -reach-in freezer across from fryers: raw fish with won tons in reach-in freezer, operator reorganized reach-in freezer -walk-in freezer: raw salmon over won tons Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -walk-in cooler: raw calamari over unwashed sweet potatoes Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp over spring rolls Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -walk-in cooler: cooked rice 47F and cooked pasta 46F, per operator cooling overnight Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw fish 45F in top of reach-in cooler, operator discarded Warning
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -Red Snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) on menu, operator serving Snapper (Lutjanus malabaricus) Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting boards stained on rear prep sink Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink at wait station used to store bucket of towels -handwash sink at cookline used to store scraper and steel wool, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -left side sink in sushi bar, operator installed new soap Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -purple degreaser spray bottle near mop sink lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 25 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).