Sake House
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Sake House appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jacksonville restaurant scores 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Papaer towel used to line container where salmon skins are stored in sushi bar.
14-86-1
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Two rodent droppings on shelf across from back door. Employee discarded rodent droppings and cleaned and sanitized the shelf. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of ginger stored in hand wash sink in sushi prep area. Employee moved ginger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Replacement ceiling tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open employee ice cream stored with food to serve to the public. Employee discarded ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood suppression system.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling cart. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease debris under cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Drain pipe from tankless water heater drains in hand wash sink.
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of Single service cups and lids stored on floor in server area.
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in dry storage area near back door.
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
41
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand wash sink in Sushi preparation area.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Replacement tiles are not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked door on sushi display **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor is soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Rolling cart in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light provided in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder substance stored in clear container manager stated it was MSG for employees only.
02D-01-5
52
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sauces in flip top cooler, manager properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line the shelves in the reach Freezer
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on sushi bar
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on rolling cart. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service food containers stored on floor in dry storage area **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Light missing in storage area **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
52
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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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. Raw Chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Black hose connected at triple sink faucet
29-37-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided at hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank stored in server area unsecured
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several missing floor tiles in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of cart **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Exterior of cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Chop sticks and food storage containers stored on floor in server area
25-05-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in Back storage area where freezers are stored. **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
43
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
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. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in freezer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled drink nozzles Coke, Diet Coke and water at drink machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Bag of seasoning with no English label on cooks line
02D-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop tempura mix
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Food debris on door handle of cooler In sushi area
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling cart **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up exterior cooking equipment Greasy Hood filters above cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light provided in dry storage area near back door **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
41
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Sprayer hose at dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tofu (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) food items are stored above chill line in flip top prep cooler on cooks line. Suggested to manager to put food items into the freezer to rapidly cool. All food temperatures are 41F or below at end of insepction **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl stored in hand wash sink on cooks line, employee moved bowl **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White bucket with white powdery substance, employee labeled container salt **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of microwave, employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen area A couple ceiling tiles missing in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on long white cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table, manager moved keys **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items without a hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris and black debris on Walk in cooler floor **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen area
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sauces stored on floor in dry storage area Boxed fountain drink stored on floor, manager properly stored fountain drink during inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood suppression system above fryer
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle of rolling cart
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave, employee cleaned microwave **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on shelves under flat top grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No light in food storage area near back door
38-05-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on walk in cooler shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
26
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
12
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sake House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sake House on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sake House?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Sake House.
How does Sake House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sake House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sake House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sake House have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sake House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sake House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sake House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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