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TAIKO SUSHI

1321 NW 155 DR, Miami FL 33169 · 407-587-9315

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2337749
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop with no handle.
Basic/14-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice containers with no name label.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Observed reach in cooler with ice buildup up.
Basic/14-69-4
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths soiled on top of cutting boards.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed 1 bathroom not self closing.
Basic/32-04-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.