Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill

1421 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill appears in inspection records 15 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

The city-wide average for Orlando sits at 79, putting Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

15
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches in dining room area by sushi display case. 1 live roach underneath hand wash sink by sushi prep station. 1 live roach on cooks line. 1 live roach by dish machine. 1 live roach by mop sink. = 7 total live roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches in dining room 2 dead roach underneath hand wash sink. 4 dead roaches side of reach in cooler 3 dead roaches in server station =11 total dead roaches. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. Sushi rice no time mark. Employee marked time 4:30pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment throughout facility. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler handle throughout facility back of the house. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath dish machine and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all equipment and cooking equipment throughout facility. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line and throughout facility. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
64
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on top of dish machine. Operator killed sanitized and cleaned area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Jose line not connected to sanitizer. Operator fixed line. 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At entrance to kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in cooler handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Togo plastic bowl in rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. By front reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath reach in cooler by cooks line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment throughout facility.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all equipment and cooking equipment throughout facility.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cooks line.
36-27-5
30
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over spring mix. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 9-24
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink men's room
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing under 2 door glass reach in
36-17-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath all kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and all kitchen equipment throughout facility. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and underneath all kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods and all kitchen equipment throughout facility. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout facility kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 31A-11-4 Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plunger in hand sink on cook line.**Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 22-02-4 Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of stand up freezer and cooler on cook line soiled with food debris. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - 22-20-5 Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on lid of ice machine and inside lid of reach in igloo cooler in server area. Priority: Basic
22-20-5
Basic - 23-03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease. Priority: Basic
23-03-4
Basic - 36-27-5 Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen. Priority: Basic
36-27-5
Basic - 36-73-4 Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. With grease and debris underneath equipment on cook line. Priority: Basic
36-73-4
Basic - 14-01-5 Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in bulk container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
64
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed on 6/22/23 1 live roach on wall next to stand up freezer at prep/expo line 3 live roaches on wall by pipe over hot water heater 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches on ledge for sauces at cook line 2 live roaches in non working oven at cook line Total of 9 live roaches **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Four live roaches in total. 1 crawling on top of ice machine, 1 crawling from underneath ice machine and two crawling on the wall behind sushi station. Operator killed and cleaned up roaches. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: 1 live roach crawling on wall next to sushi station. 1 dead roach in between stand up reach in cooler behind sushi station. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: 1 live roach on table found. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Grease on side of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both stand up coke coolers have rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-26: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
67
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed on 6/22/23 1 live roach on wall next to stand up freezer at prep/expo line 3 live roaches on wall by pipe over hot water heater 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches on ledge for sauces at cook line 2 live roaches in non working oven at cook line Total of 9 live roaches **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Four live roaches in total. 1 crawling on top of ice machine, 1 crawling from underneath ice machine and two crawling on the wall behind sushi station. Operator killed and cleaned up roaches. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: 1 live roach crawling on wall next to sushi station. 1 dead roach in between stand up reach in cooler behind sushi station.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Grease on side of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both stand up coke coolers have rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
58
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed on 6/22/23 1 live roach on wall next to stand up freezer at prep/expo line 3 live roaches on wall by pipe over hot water heater 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches on ledge for sauces at cook line 2 live roaches in non working oven at cook line Total of 9 live roaches **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: Four live roaches in total. 1 crawling on top of ice machine, 1 crawling from underneath ice machine and two crawling on the wall behind sushi station. Operator killed and cleaned up roaches.
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Grease on side of fryers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both stand up coke coolers have rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-23: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
55
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Server washed hands with no soap. Corrective action taken **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed on 6/22/23 1 live roach on wall next to stand up freezer at prep/expo line 3 live roaches on wall by pipe over hot water heater 1 live roach under dish machine 2 live roaches on ledge for sauces at cook line 2 live roaches in non working oven at cook line Total of 9 live roaches **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Provided form **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitchers of water in basin of hand sink at server area **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Server dumped ice into basin of hand sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by dish machine **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Provided form **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed on 6/22/23 5 dead roaches in non working oven at cook line 3 dead roaches on ledge for sauces at cook line Total 8 dead roaches **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease build up on floor under dish machine **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oil on floor by cook line **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up Grease on side of fryers **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Both stand up coke coolers have rusted shelves **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server has bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
23
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over avocado's in reach in cooler next to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salmon in reach in cooler prepared 4-1-23 per chef.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches 1 crawling on prep table on cook line,3 on storage shelf on wall of cook line, and 1 crawling on the wall in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above sushi area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on top of panko bulk container. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep table on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven on shelf behind sushi counter soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in coolers throughout the kitchen.
14-33-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken sitting in a bowl in triple sink no running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen walls soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of panko not labeled.
02D-01-5
35
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over shrimp in reach in freezer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of bleach no label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in server area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler doors in sushi area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in sushi area.
36-34-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet is not working on hand sink in sushi area.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen.
14-33-4
41
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gloves in sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stand up Reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gallon bucket's of soy sauce on floor in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand sink behind sushi counter.
29-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in sink no running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour and rice on cook line no label.
02D-01-5
55

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill.

How does Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ta-Ke Sushi and Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.