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TAKAY

2296 SW 22 ST UNIT N STORE 1, Miami FL 33145 · 416-550-7650

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335856
Grade history
OCT 23
MAR 24
SEP 24
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $320

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2025036024Feb 14, 2025May 27, 2025$160
1--2019005351Jan 8, 2019Aug 27, 2019$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Basic/24-07-4
Feb 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter Time Extended/Return visit Feb 14, 2025 · Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Genison De Souza
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · Manager was out of Miami and had to reschedule the test. The test is scheduled for 12/6/24. Operator provided proof of enrollment. Genison De Souza Time Extended/Return visit Feb 14, 2025 · Genison De Souza could not provide the Manager certification. Admin Complaint
Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Genison De Souza
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · Manager was out of Miami and had to reschedule the test. The test is scheduled for 12/6/24. Operator provided proof of enrollment. Genison De Souza Time Extended
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment ( coffee machine) drain line draining into handwash sink at the front counter
Intermediate/31A-10-4
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Genison De Souza
Intermediate/53A-01-7
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ NRFSP, Genison De Souza, expired on 2/6/24.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Return visit May 20, 2024 · Food manager certification expired NRFSP, Genison De Souza, expired on 2/6/24. Admin Complaint
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 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/ NRFSP, Genison De Souza, expired on 2/6/24.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter: spoons stored in the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at the front counter cheese and ham empanadas (126F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated first to cheese and ham empanadas (148F - Reheating) second reheat to cheese and ham empanadas (165F - Reheating). Discussed with operator the correct reheating temperature.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter cheese and ham empanadas (126F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated first to cheese and ham empanadas (148F - Reheating) and second reheat to cheese and ham empanadas (165F - Reheating)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside the hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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. Emailed form to operator and completed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. In the kitchen.
Basic/36-24-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris inside the kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside the hot holding unit in the front counter.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the front counter.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep table with soiled gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4
Observed floor under oven and under racks soiled.
Basic/36-10-4

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.