SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
9432 San Jose Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee clothing by food service equipment and dishware. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee no hair restraints.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling inside walk in cooler.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils, spoons, In standing water 76°. Moved by manager **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink at wait-station blocked.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cutting ready to eat mushrooms with bare hand contact . Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of raw shell eggs : ambient 75°. Per Person In Charge placed about 45 mins ago. Moved by manager to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on outside faucet.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Wait-station. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of panko stored under paper towel dispenser At wait-station. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled int of reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge changed supply bucket. 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Open pack of seasoning uncovered by prep area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Lobster thawing in standing water. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cutting Ready to eat mushrooms and kimchi with bare hand contact. Manager intervened **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handle. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen poultry thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager Corrected On-Site
- 23-01-4:Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023 Admin Complaint
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen. marked by manager. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/7/2023 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).