Taki Omakase

1658 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
47
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Taki Omakase has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to nine violations per visit.

“Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb. Observed red hose attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed squeegee stored in hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at both front counter hand sinks used by food employees. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on all front counter reach in coolers. 2. Large chest freezer door gasket in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under hand sink in kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in kitchen. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Warning**
38-07-4
47
Mar 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Advised operator to mark tags with last date served **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-14: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Mar 13, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. The following fish received fresh per operator and no proof was provided Kampachi (yellowtail), King madai, Shima aji, Kamusu (Japanese barracuda) Advised operator that Fish must be fully cooked until parasite destruction form is provided **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Chef used vape then grabbed handle to cooler door window; no handwash Chef washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Nose spray stored over chop sticks at dry storage Operator stored properly **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in double cooler: Raw fish eggs stored over seaweed Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Advised operator to mark tags with last date served **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
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. Emailed poster to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash station By kitchen entrance Employee provided soap at handwash station **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. At Walk in cooler: oysters missing tags Chef provided tags **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory for operator and operator posted on wall **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled Advised operator to label bottle **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain at dishwashing area **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Chef vaped in the kitchen Advised chef not to vape in kitchen **Warning**
54-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink at prep station by two compartment sink not working Advised operator to repair **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickled Ginger stored on floor Advised operator to remove from fooor **Warning**
08B-38-4
22
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over limes and lemons in walk in cooler Raw tuna over onions in walk in cooler Raw oysters over tomatoes in sushi reach in cooler at front counter Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink not in use due to leak per operator at prep table
27-16-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents unclean throughout
36-34-5
50
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over tomatoes Raw salmon over scallions Raw fish over pear Stored in front sushi station coolers Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dish wash room
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops over red onions in bottom reach in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent cover walk in cooler
36-34-5
70
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over dish machine Vent in walk in cooler
36-34-5
86
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
May 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 30, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in freezer, raw beef stored over ice cream. Items not commercially packaged. Beef moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No hot running water to entire establishment. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bins of sugar and tempura flour. Items removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
61
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
27-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line flip top cooler; standing water in bottom.
29-49-6
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taki Omakase last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taki Omakase on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taki Omakase?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taki Omakase.

How does Taki Omakase compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Taki Omakase most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Taki Omakase's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taki Omakase have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Taki Omakase 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 Taki Omakase inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taki Omakase is inspected around three times per year on average.