Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon

3740 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 330502339

Overview

Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon has compiled a problematic inspection record marked by persistently high violation rates and recurring critical issues. Across 25 inspections since 2016, the facility has documented 322 total violations, averaging 12.9 per inspection—nearly two and a half times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, food contact surface contamination, improper chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. High-priority violations for approved food sources, proper hand and arm washing, and allergen awareness have been cited consistently. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 identified 33 violations including three high-priority findings—employee health policy, approved food source, and food contact surfaces—resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A complaint-based inspection on March 18, 2025 required a callback for compliance after six violations were found. The facility has incurred one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines but has not experienced an emergency closure.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
322Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: December 9, 2025

Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 12.9 violations / inspection 12.9 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.04 violations / inspection 7.04 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2022033873 $200.00 Jul 13, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— 3 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections39 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon last inspected?
Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 9, 2025. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon?
The most frequently cited violations at Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon had?
Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 12.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon find?
Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon was most recently inspected on December 9, 2025 with 21 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon ever been shut down?
No, Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon been fined?
Takara Japanese Restaurant in Marathon has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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