Tanuki River Landing
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
23
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tanuki River Landing stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 17 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
“No measuring device available” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Tanuki River Landing on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
5
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 149F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 156F). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 150.5F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 151.6F). **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed at three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at reach-in cooler at cook line. Chef correctly stored products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at reach-in cooler at cook line. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed no paper at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Angelo, Carolina, Eduard, and Andres working for more than 60 days with no training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed Angelo, Carolina, Eduard, and Andres working for more than 60 days with no training. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machines interior filter with no service date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice machines interior filter with no service date. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed cutting board at cook line grooved. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed walk-in freezer gaskets missing. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice vinegar on floor at dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed plastic container of rice vinegar on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in fan guard, hose nozzle at dishmachine, reach-in gaskets of unit at end of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed walk-in fan guard, hose nozzle at dishmachine, reach-in gaskets of unit at end of cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines interior with mold-like substance near walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ice machines interior with mold-like substance near walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed over three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
23
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked rice at reach-in cooler at cook line. Chef correctly stored products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Cup-washer (Temperature 149F) at ware washing and Cup-washer at bar (Temperature 156F). **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical containers at end of front counter next to raw ribs. Containers were removed. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at front counter. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed dry storage shelves with single service items, chemicals, food products, one reach-in cooler, and one reach-in freezer at building lower level storage area outside of establishment. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Angelo, Carolina, Eduard, and Andres working for more than 60 days with no training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed ice machines interior filter with no service date. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at ice machines area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at cook line grooved. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Baer ed plastic water bottle on hot line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing watch at cook line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at metal containers at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in freezer gaskets missing. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at end of cook line. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of rice vinegar on floor at dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk-in freezer door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in fan guard, hose nozzle at dishmachine, reach-in gaskets of unit at end of cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe under service sink leaking next to dishmachine. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed over three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines interior with mold-like substance near walk-in freezer. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
11
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on plastic containers located at the dry rack station near warehouse washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip tray located at the cook line.
14-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed several tongs stored on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed several knives stored in between reach in coolers located across the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in back prep area soiled.
36-34-5
67
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator placed products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary testing kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the back prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two bucket of soy sauce and three buckets of cooking oil located in dry storage on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under neath cutting board in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at the cook line and across cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed yellowfin tuna being thawed at room temperature at sushi bar area. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the warehouse washing area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on white cutting boards in back prep area.
21-12-4
47
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed male employee at cook line crack two raw eggs and engage with clean utensils. Coached operator and employee when to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils and dishes inside hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink located near ware washing area. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed three white cutting boards located across cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed four employees at the cook line with no hair restraint. Employees put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers located across cook line with soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
55
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Mar 10, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink throughout the establishment.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at all the hand wash sink throughout the establishment.
31B-03-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in all hand wash sink throughout the establishment.
31B-04-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tanuki River Landing last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tanuki River Landing on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tanuki River Landing?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tanuki River Landing.
How does Tanuki River Landing compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Tanuki River Landing most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Tanuki River Landing's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tanuki River Landing have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tanuki River Landing 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 Tanuki River Landing inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tanuki River Landing is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants