SAKURA
1335 John F. Kennedy Causeway
Florida, 33141
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowls used as scoop in reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard wet and soiled with food debris and grease inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to rice cooker. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site 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. Employee phone on shelf over reach-in cooler leaning against paper towel roll. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards grooved. Sushi case sliding doors repaired with clear tape. Ice build up in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at sushi station. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on back kitchen cooks line. Floor inside the walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk-in cooler food racks rusty and soiled with food debris. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and mold-like substance. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink in reach-in cooler. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand wash sink at hibachi station. Bucket underneath to catch water. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator placed in sani-bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of aspirin on shelf over reach-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substance on ice scoop. Manager removed for cleaning. Cutting boards soiled with mold-like substances. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/9/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice. Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Inside storage room in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded. Repeat Violation
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in food prep area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks. Sushi case sliding doors repaired with clear tape. Ice build up in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at sushi station. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on back kitchen cooks line. Floor inside the walk-in freezer soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor of walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Inside closet storage room. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk-in cooler door jam soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler food racks rusty and soiled with food debris. Exterior rice cooker is soiled with grease accumulation. Fan guard in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of shrimp in walk-in cooler not covered.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand wash sink at hibachi station. Bucket underneath to catch water. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple soiled cutting boards in establishment with mold-like substances. Interior reach-in cooler at sushi station soiled with mold-like substance. Interior ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. Soda nozzles at drink machine. Ice bin interior at drink machine soiled with mold-like substances. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/9/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 4/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
16
Total
17
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in bulk container of rice.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside side closet storage room. Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Inside storage room in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and keys on prep table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting pans over three compartment sink.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks. Sushi case sliding doors repaired with clear tape. Ice build up in reach-in freezer at sushi station. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on back kitchen cooks line. Floor inside the walk-in freezer soiled. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor of walk-in freezer. Oil on floor of storage room. Onions on floor of walk-in cooler. Rice on floor near dishwasher. Repeat Violation
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In side closet storage room. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign partially missing at hand washing sink by mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallets holding Togo boxes and jugs of oil in side storage room in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Walk-in cooler door jam soiled with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler food racks rusty and soiled with food debris. Exterior rice cooker is soiled with grease accumulation. Fan guard in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand wash sink in hibachi station. Bucket still underneath to catch water. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple stained cutting boards in establishment. Interior reach-in cooler at sushi station. Interior ice machine. Soda nozzles at drink machine. Ice bin at drink machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/3/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
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 12/11/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bucket for soda machine drain soiled with mold-like substance. Manager placed hose for soda machine drain in drain pipe, manager discarded bus tub. Corrected On-Site
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Yum yum sauce in walk-in cooler stored in plastic garbage can. Manager moved yum yum sauce to another container, manager discarded garbage can during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
20
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl inside tempura flakes on dry storage shelf.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Inside side closet storage room.
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Inside walk-in cooler.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Inside storage room in dining room.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of microwave. Repeat Violation
- 08B-48-4:Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Employee pouring soy sauce in cups in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks. Sushi case sliding doors repaired with clear tape. Ice build up in reach-in freezer at sushi station.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment on back kitchen cooks line. Floor inside the walk-in freezer soiled.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over dry storage area in back kitchen by warewashing area. Operator removed tape. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Carrots and onions on floor in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken on floor in walk-in freezer. Jugs of oil on floor in storage room in finding room. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor in side storage closet.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives between prep table and reach-in cooler in back kitchen.
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In side closet storage room.
- 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallets holding Togo boxes and jugs of oil in side storage room in dining room.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled. The walk-in cooler door jam. Walk-in cooler food racks. Exterior rice cooker is soiled. Fan guard in walk-in cooler. Sides of hibachi grill. Hood filters above hibachi station. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Togo boxes on floor at hibachi and dry storage room in dining room. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Wontons in walk-in freezer, operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Box of shrimp thawing room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath hand wash sink in hibachi station, operator stated they are waiting for part to fix pipes. Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple medicines (pills and syrups) over tea pots and tea bags across from sushi area. Operator moved medicine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around chest reach-in freezer near back door in kitchen.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you to-go bags with chicken directly inside them inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shrimp and raw shell eggs over soy sauce containers in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna (50,55F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in sushi case operator stated the case is opened and closed constantly, operator added ice to case retested items between 40-42F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Tempura batter and sushi rice. Operator labeled 12-4. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple stained cutting boards in establishment. Interior reach-in cooler at sushi station. Interior ice machine. Soda nozzles at drink machine. Ice bin at drink machine. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in hand sink by hibachi station.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Manager confirmed that several menu items are served raw. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hws by hibachi. Handwash sign partially missing at hand washing sink by mop sink. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical hanging on rack by dish machine. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 31 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic).