Tako Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Tako Sushi has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “equipment in poor repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Tako Sushi scores about where you'd expect for a Sunny Isles Beach restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various containers of food. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Observed No soap provided at handwash sink in ware wash area. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
74
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the bathroom and storage area.
36-32-5
95
Oct 3, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for various food containers throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floors in walk in cooler not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
Basic - Observed case of chopsticks and case of takeout containers stored on floor in hallway. Manager moved to shelf.
25-05-4
Basic - Observed cooked pork thawing at room temperature. Advised manager and he moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels lining various pans of food. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container stored in hand washing sink in ware wash area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw lobster and raw salmon thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. Observed employee washing raw shrimp in 3 compartment sink. Wash and rinse stations were set up making food exposed to splash. Advised manager and she instructed employee to remove shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of avocados stored on floor under prep table in kitchen and container of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper used as liner for various raw fish. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense various sauces. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
74
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel's lining various pans of raw fish and vegetables.
14-86-1
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of white rice, sugar and sushi rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food stored on floor in kitchen area and cases of sodas being stored on floor in bar area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
55
May 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining containers of various cut vegetables. Located in walk in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoops being stored in hand washing sink. Located in sushi bar. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar and rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining pans of cut leafy greens.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon being stored on top of various sauces in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins stored on floor in dining room.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of ginger on floor in sushi area and case of oil on floo in hallway.
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in freezer.
14-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
55
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Ambient temperature was 78°F and located next to stove. As per chef eggs had only been out for about an hour. Chef moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a container of cut greens and various raw fish.
14-86-1
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed various medications being stored on top of prep table in kitchen area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense various food in kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile used to line food-contact shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various cases of oil being stored on in kitchen area, various cases of water on floor in hallway and various prepped foods stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperature was 88°F and located next to stove.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located under prep table.
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tako Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tako Sushi on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tako Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tako Sushi.
How does Tako Sushi compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?
Tako Sushi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.
Has Tako Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tako Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tako Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tako Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tako Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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