Takara Steakhouse Sushi, a Japanese steakhouse and sushi restaurant in Vero Beach, Florida, was temporarily closed after being cited for 28 violations, including eight high-priority infractions, during a recent inspection by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.
This is What Happened During The Inspection
While the Indian River County restaurant was allowed to reopen after addressing the violations, it faced additional challenges during the follow-up inspections.
The initial visit to the 1335 US Highway 1 location found eight high-priority, seven intermediate, and 13 basic violations, according to state records.
A follow-up inspection on August 27 revealed 18 violations, keeping the restaurant closed. However, a second check later that day allowed Takara to reopen despite 15 remaining violations.
This Indian River County eatery, known for its sushi bar and hibachi grill, holds a 4.2-star rating from 639 Google reviews.
What The Inspection Discovered?
High-priority violations included roach activity, with live roaches found in various areas of the kitchen. Food temperature management was also an issue, with items like imitation crab, tuna, and snow crab meat held at unsuitable temperatures.