TANUKI RIVER LANDING
1420 NW RIVER DR STE 140, Miami FL 33125
Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 149F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 156F).
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line.
Jun 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning** Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at preparation area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Nov 4, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 149F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 156F).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at reach-in cooler at cook line. Chef correctly stored products.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Angelo, Carolina, Eduard, and Andres working for more than 60 days with no training.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machines interior filter with no service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines interior with mold-like substance near walk-in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets missing.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice vinegar on floor at dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in fan guard, hose nozzle at dishmachine, reach-in gaskets of unit at end of cook line soiled.
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 149F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 156F).
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at reach-in cooler at cook line. Chef correctly stored products.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical containers at end of front counter next to raw ribs. Containers were removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at front counter. Container was removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Angelo, Carolina, Eduard, and Andres working for more than 60 days with no training.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machines interior filter with no service date.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines interior with mold-like substance near walk-in freezer.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Baer ed plastic water bottle on hot line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal containers at ware washing area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets missing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at end of cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice vinegar on floor at dry storage area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in fan guard, hose nozzle at dishmachine, reach-in gaskets of unit at end of cook line soiled.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under service sink leaking next to dishmachine.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in back prep area soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored in between reach in coolers located across the cook line. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray located at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers located at the dry rack station near warehouse washing area.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the back prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed two bucket of soy sauce and three buckets of cooking oil located in dry storage on floor.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under neath cutting board in back prep area. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at the cook line and across cook line with soiled gaskets.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yellowfin tuna being thawed at room temperature at sushi bar area. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the warehouse washing area soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting boards in back prep area.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee at cook line crack two raw eggs and engage with clean utensils. Coached operator and employee when to wash hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils and dishes inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near ware washing area. Operator restocked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three white cutting boards located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed four employees at the cook line with no hair restraint. Employees put on hair nets.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line with soiled gaskets.
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink in ware washing area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near dishwasher in ware washing area soiled.
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.