TAKARA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
3740 OVERSEAS HWY, Marathon FL 33050 · (305)743-0505
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready to eat food, with bare hands.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022033873 | Jul 13, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 24 findings ▾
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed moldy red peppers in the walkin cooler
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
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.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage containers are soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and strainer stored in sink
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact freezer lid
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Kitchen Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Lift lid freezer lid in poor repair.
Light shield soiled with debris
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gaskets are soiled in disrepair exterior of refrigerator are soiled
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Rodent control device installed in food preparation area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized.
Stored food cut produce not covered in refrigerator
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Jun 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food storage containers are soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface, exterior of refrigerator soiled with grease, food debris. Refrigerator gaskets are solid with food debris The top of refrigerator is soiled with debris Walk-in cooler door has slime built up
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food storage containers are soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice, soup sauces, in walk in cooler
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soup
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is not working, The exterior of the Oven is soiled with grease
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface, exterior of refrigerator soiled with grease, food debris. Refrigerator gaskets are solid with food debris The top of refrigerator is soiled with debris Walk-in cooler door has slime built up
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. The hand wash sink is draining into a bus pan, and is not connected to the drain line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Tools over food
Mar 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used In the rice container
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in coolers Shelves under prep table are soiled with food debris
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching ready to eat food, with bare hands.
Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in the walk-in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauces in refrigerator not date marked
Equipment in poor repair. Walking cooler is in poor physical repair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled refrigerator door
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwashing sink is leaking water out of drain pipe onto the floor
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards are soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used In the rice container
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit refrigerator.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's bathroom used by employees
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in coolers Shelves under prep table are soiled with food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Nov 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in cooler door is in poor repair, the front sushi cooler is not working, no food in unit,. the lowbrow unit under front counter is not working, no TCS food in the unit
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
The Floor under front triple sink is soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in the kitchen under equipment and under triple sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to hand wash sink
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage floor corn starch, containers are soiled with food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. The walk-in cooler door is in poor repair, the front sushi cooler is not working, no food in unit,. the lowbrow unit under front counter is not working, no TCS food in the unit
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket is soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the mop sink in disrepair and not connected to the drain line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
The Floor under front triple sink is soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in the kitchen under equipment and under triple sink.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to hand wash sink
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate15 Basic
Show 20 findings ▾
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense soup
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at front counter does not work, no food in unit, walk-in cooler ceiling and door is in poor repair. Chest freezer lid in disrepair.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving, triple sink handwash sink soiled with debris. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is disconnected.
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Personal items, mail, toys,
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.