SAKURA SUSHI
North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida, 32306
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
6
Basic
17
Total
25
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in rice bin in back storage area, **Repeat Violation**
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed next to cook line ceiling in disrepair.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on dish rack bowls not inverted for protection.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board. Observed employee food on prep top table. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in bar area leaking water.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracked tiles in sushi bar area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand sign in sushi area hand sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of flour containers soiled.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on floor under three compartment sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
- 33-34-4:Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back alley area unorganized. Multiple items not in use stored in back.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer in kitchen rangoons no cover.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in men's room urinal out of order.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cloth material used as Aggie liner for bowls and other kitchen equipment.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and chicken in plastic wrap stored above ice cream and edamame. Observed raw beef above pork dumplings in reach in freezer in back storage area.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at sushi counter cucumber slicer stored in hand sink. Operator moved during spection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels; operator brought during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at kitchen hand sink; operator brought over during inspection. Observed no soap at hand sink in sushi area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelves in kitchen with dry storage rusted.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with no label on top of hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 25 total violations (2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed gap underneath exterior of back exit door at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: observed in kitchen area unsealed concrete at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed soiled walls at time of call back throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed containers unlabeled with food item at time of callback. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't behind sushi bar with soiled rag stored inside. Observed container of rice stored in hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: observed dishes stored in hand sink at kitchen area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-05: Observed plastic bowl on hand sink in kitchen area, observed container in hand sink behind sushi bar at time of callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
7
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior toaster behind sushi bar soiled. Observed double oven in kitchen area soiled on the inside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed interior toaster behind sushi bar soiled. Observed double oven in kitchen area soiled on the inside. **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed invoice for replacement of dishwasher, dishwasher sanitizing 0 ppm. **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't behind sushi bar with soiled rag stored inside. Observed container of rice stored in hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: observed dishes stored in hand sink at kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no indication of raw items on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: Observed no indication of raw items on menu. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: observed unapproved food handler training. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed manager unable to prove employees are informed of their responsibilities. Inspector emailed manager form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
10
Basic
16
Total
32
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for rice. Inspector explained to operator the proper utensils to use, manager removed bowls from rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating ceviche on top of prep table while engaging in food cooking. **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone charging on prep table cutting board. Observed bag of change stored above clean plates behind sushi area. **Warning**
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef in kitchen preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing dishes in water with soap and Clorox. Sanitizer wasn't set up. Inspector explained proper order, employee dumped water and restarted the triple sink in proper order. **Warning**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exterior door into alley. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor in back storage behind restaurant. Manager moved to higher shelf. Observed container of soy sauce stored on floor by exit door. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 112F. Explained to employee the proper temperature for utensils to be in water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior toaster behind sushi bar soiled. Observed double oven in kitchen area soiled on the inside. **Warning**
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed containers of soy sauce used to hold sugar. **Warning**
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler to the right of kitchen entrance. **Warning**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon being thawed on top of bucket ambiently. Inspector coached manager on proper thawing methods. Operator put fish into reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed fridge, shelving units, old equipment stored in back of restaurant next to dumpster. **Warning**
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of bread crumbs and flour not labeled. **Warning**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Chlorine at 0ppm. **Warning**
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee cleaning dishes at three compartment sink, then begin removing ready to eat food from fryer with no handwash. Inspector coached manager on proper handwashing techniques in between tasks. **Warning**
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating on prep table and then stir noodles in pot without handwash. Inspector coached manager on proper handwash techniques between tasks. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh herbs. Operator reversed order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw fish in reach in freezers, operator moved order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector emailed operator form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand isn't behind sushi bar with soiled rag stored inside. Observed container of rice stored in hand sink in kitchen area. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no indication of raw items on menu. **Warning**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in kitchen area. Employee brought inspector napkins. **Warning**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provide proof of employee training. **Warning**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed manager unable to prove employees are informed of their responsibilities. Inspector emailed manager form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink in kitchen area. Employee gave inspector soap. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed both hand sinks with water at 80F. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 32 total violations (6 high priority, 10 intermediate, 16 basic).