SARKU JAPAN
Southside Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32255
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live crawling insect on floor under bulk dry rice in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: None observed. **Time Extended**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water for establishment. Person in charge states has new water heater ordered. Water only reaching 79F during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Per person in charge have service scheduled for next week. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
7
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks near rice cooker, on bag in box soda in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door when closed.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris buildup observed in corners, along walls.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of seaweed stored on floor in back storage area. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open during inspection.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in small white reach in freezer. Visibly soiled.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line wipe hands several times on apron, then handle clean utensils to cook and handle food on grill. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes at triple sink, wash, rinse dishes, then place back on shelf without sanitize step. Person in charge spoke to employee who removed dishware and sanitized properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed one live crawling insect on floor under bulk dry rice in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut cabbage in walk in cooler stored in large, deep plastic bags with no airflow cut yesterday per person in charge at 48F. Also, two cans of ketchup with dent along seam.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Krab in sushi reach in cooler at 53F stored above fill line. Person in charge moved to reach in cooler below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut cabbage stored in large plastic bags with no airflow cut yesterday per person in charge at 48F. **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over vinegar and salt in back dry storage area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water for establishment. Person in charge states has new water heater ordered. Water only reaching 79F during inspection. **Warning**
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Two tabletop fryers in kitchen not under hood system. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 15 total violations (7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several bus tubs in clean dish area with cracked edges, missing pieces.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife at sushi station stored in water at 79F.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Sealant at triple sink with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored over ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler. Moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical wipes stored over cases of food product on shelf, moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Person in charge added during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food employees present with no CFM present. Manager arrived by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment now holds salads on time, not indicated on time paperwork. Person in charge added to paperwork. **Corrected On-Site**
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Establishment has added two tabletop fryers outside of hood.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).