TAIKO SUSHI
1321 NW 155 DR, Miami FL 33169 · 407-587-9315
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (51F - Cold Holding); tuna (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items into walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers with no name label.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salmon (51F - Cold Holding); tuna (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed items into walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed reach in cooler with ice buildup up.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing in room temperature on top of preparation table. Operator placed items into walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths soiled on top of cutting boards.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Bruno Melo with an expired certificate.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed form to operator.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed 1 bathroom not self closing.
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