Take a Sushi

4725 W Sand Lake Rd Ste 101, Orlando, FL 32819
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Take a Sushi has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

Take a Sushi's latest score of 100 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface stained/soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: 7 days time extension for disclosure for raw or undercooked fish. Menu board and paper menu already has disclosures. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 4-1-25 Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Roe behind shredded carrots on sandwich top sushi cooler on kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter hand sink
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases oil in mop sink room **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab salad in Standing water in sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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 **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter
31B-02-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in back area
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice container on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - 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
08B-12-5
64
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink on front counter No water available **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager office **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean plastic cambro containers not stored inverted or in a protected manner over three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
70
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
55
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Follower vase in hand sink on front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. By the microwave in the kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Have food truck license posted
50-09-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Operator determined time and placed on sushi rice container **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon over krab mix in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher in hand sink on front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in managers office **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
64
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Take a Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Take a Sushi on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Take a Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Take a Sushi.

How does Take a Sushi compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Take a Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Take a Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Take a Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Take a Sushi 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 Take a Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Take a Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.