Takara Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
21
Score
Public records show six inspections at Takara Japanese Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 14 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Marathon restaurants (averaging 67), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed food storage containers are soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In soup **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is not working, The exterior of the Oven is soiled with grease **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - 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 **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. The hand wash sink is draining into a bus pan, and is not connected to the drain line **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - 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 **Warning**
42-03-5
21
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage floor corn starch, containers are soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - 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 **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor in the walk-in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket is soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the mop sink in disrepair and not connected to the drain line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - The Floor under front triple sink is soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in the kitchen under equipment and under triple sink. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to hand wash sink **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - 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.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense soup
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - 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.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain line is disconnected.
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Personal items, mail, toys ,
33-31-5
26
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw fish and raw items on menu are not identified as raw.
02B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Refrigerator door handle is soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cup with no handle used to dispense rice
14-01-5
Basic - Kitchen Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Me r bathroom Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
32-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of refrigerator is soiled , reach in gaskets are soiled, walk-in cooler gaske and door are soiled , fan cover is dusty in walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in stand up freezer interior/shelves and floor have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Takara Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Takara Japanese Restaurant on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Takara Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Takara Japanese Restaurant.
How does Takara Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Marathon?
Takara Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Marathon average of 67.
Has Takara Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Takara Japanese Restaurant have averaged around 14 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Takara Japanese Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Takara Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Takara Japanese Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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