Saki Japanese Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Saki Japanese Kitchen 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Saki Japanese Kitchen's latest score of 74 falls below the Naples average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. See stop sale. There is a container of sushi rice that the sushi chef does not know when it was prepared.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. 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. See stop sale. There is a container of sushi rice that the sushi chef does not know when it was prepared.
01B-19-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the kitchen make table raw shell eggs are stored over unwashed asparagus. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a black mold like substance on the ice chute and the interior walls of the ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At the bar the ice scoop is stored on top of the lid to the ice bin. Operator properly stored the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. There is a scoop with the handle in contact with cornstarch in a container by the back door.
10-01-5
55
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken wings are stored over raw shrimp and raw beef. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, raw shell eggs (51F). Operator states that the eggs were removed from refrigeration two hours ago. Eggs moved back to cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ There is no certified footnote manager on premises with 6 employees handling food. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There are multiple five gallon buckets of assorted sauces stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Plastic sushi mat used to roll sushi without plastic wrap to prevent direct contact. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken leg quarters are thawing in the triple sink at room temperature. **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator is serving escolar marked as super white tuna on the menu. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
52-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottom of the make table cooler in the kitchen raw beef is stored over cans of whipped cream and candy sprinkles, raw shrimp is stored over washed asparagus. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach at the triple sink. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw chicken is stored over unwashed daikon radish. Operator moved the chicken to proper storage. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf under the cook line there are six 6 pound 10 ounce cans of pineapple chunks with severely dented rims and sides. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. An employee washed their hands in the triple sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a mold like substance on the lip of the ice chute in the ice machine. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a plastic one quart to go cup in the hand sink at the entrance to the kitchen. Operator removed the to go cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee rinsed out a wiping towel in the hand washing sink at the entrance to the sushi bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Operator is serving escolar marked as super white tuna on the menu. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a two cup to go container inside a bin on MSG on the table next to the mop sink. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf under the cook line there are six 6 pound 10 ounce cans of pineapple chunks with severely dented rims and sides. See stop sale **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The handle of the ice scoop is in direct contact with ice in the ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
25
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sink next to the triple sink is blocked by a stack of five gallon buckets and. Bin of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grills. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the door and door frame of the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. There is fish and chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink at the entrance to the sushi bar. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand sink next to the triple sink is blocked by a stack of five gallon buckets and. Bin of rice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The sushi items on the sushi or sashimi page and sushi bar entrees are not identified as raw or undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. There is fish and chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice on the door and door frame of the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grills. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
33
Nov 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saki Japanese Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saki Japanese Kitchen on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saki Japanese Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Saki Japanese Kitchen.
How does Saki Japanese Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Saki Japanese Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Saki Japanese Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saki Japanese Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Saki Japanese Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Saki Japanese Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Saki Japanese Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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