Tako Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
50
Score
TAKO SUSHI, located at 437 Highland Ave in Augusta, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 19, 2026, with a score of 50. This inspection identified two critical, one major, and six minor violations, including issues with food-contact surface sanitation, cold holding temperatures, and required postings. Previous inspections for TAKO SUSHI have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
50
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 19, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed spray cleaner for non-food surfaces being used on tables. C/A - dilute sanitizer to food safe levels or use sani buckets and rags to wipe off tables. Return in one week to check compliance.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed shrimp, salmon, and crab in one sushi car cooler at 48 degrees F. C/A - have unit serviced so it is working properly and toss out all out of temp food. COS - chef at sushi bar tossed out out of temp food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no choking poster in customer view. C/A - post choking poster in customer view.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sign at handsink. C/A - gave manager a handwashing sign to post at handsink.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no no smoking sign on door. C/A - obtain a hand no smoking sign on door.
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for sanitizer at time of inspection. C/A - have sanitizer test strips for testing sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(6)(h)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed hose in kitchen attached directly to wall WITHOUT vacuum break. C/A - obtain vacuum break and install to prevent backflow of dirty water into water pipes and contaminating them.
511-6-1.06(2)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles on kitchen floor. C/A - repair floor to be smooth and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cup drying with dishes. C/A - have employees keep their items in a separate, designated area away from customer dishes.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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