TAKE A SUSHI
4725 W SAND LAKE RD STE 101, Orlando FL 32819 · (407) 286-7244
Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25 Operator paid during inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw commercially smoked salmon behind cooked shrimp in side station
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Able to determine time and wrote down
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Above sandwich top reach reach in cooler on prep line
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front counter
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scissors in sink in kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Call 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
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Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the kiosk ordering system Need to disclose the rolls that contain raw ingredients just as on paper menu
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Raw salmon roe over krab mix in single door reach in cooler next to there comp sink 2) ceviche over sauces in under counter drawers on front line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach bottles stored next to sodas in dry storage area
Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On the kiosk ordering system Need to disclose the rolls that contain raw ingredients just as on paper menu
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bread crumb bin and tempura bin
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils On sauce area across from fryer.
May 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25 Operator paid during inspection
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Roe behind shredded carrots on sandwich top sushi cooler on kitchen
Food-contact surface stained soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on sandwich top reach in coolers on front line and in the kitchen
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter hand sink
Food stored on floor. Cases oil in mop sink room
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab salad in Standing water in sink
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich top reach in cooler on Front counter raw diced tuna (48F - Cold Holding); raw diced salmon (49F - Cold Holding); Krab salad (48F - Cold Holding) Ceviche (47F- Cold Holding) Less than four hours per manager Placed in walk in cooler for temperature recovery
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lunch bag above prep table across from sandwich top reach in college next to fryer in back area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in back area
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice container on front counter
Stored food not covered. 1)In white floor freezer in walkway between front counter and kitchen 2) container of juice behind juice dispenser on front counter
Apr 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw marinated portioned chicken over raw marinated shrimp in sandwich top reach in cooler next to fryer
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on front counter No water available
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager office
Clean plastic cambro containers not stored inverted or in a protected manner over three compartment sink
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over sauces in under counter reach in sushi cooler
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in sandwich top cooler next to fryer
Water with a temperature of at least 85F degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on front counter. Sink is fully turned off.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Cooler on front counter
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean item shelf next to three comp sink
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on sushi station
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt shaker on front counter
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.