Sarku Japan
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
58
Score
Sarku Japan, located at 10300 Southside Blvd #3130 in Jacksonville, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 20, 2026, resulting in a score of 58. This inspection identified two critical and four minor violations. Across ten scored inspections, Sarku Japan has historically received mostly medium-risk classifications.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Feb 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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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**
35A-09-4
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**
27-18-4
78
Feb 4, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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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.
01B-02-5
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**
35A-09-4
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**
22-45-4
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**
12A-28-4
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**
03D-06-5
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**
41-10-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
27-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup observed in small white reach in freezer. Visibly soiled.
14-69-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lid open during inspection.
33-29-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of seaweed stored on floor in back storage area. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris buildup observed in corners, along walls.
36-73-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door when closed.
35B-01-4
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**
12B-07-4
23
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical wipes stored over cases of food product on shelf, moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink.
12A-03-4
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**
53A-05-6
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**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Sealant at triple sink with mold like substance buildup. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife at sushi station stored in water at 79F.
10-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed several bus tubs in clean dish area with cracked edges, missing pieces.
14-38-4
41
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed prepped raw chicken stored over unwashed cucumbers in walk in cooler. Of raw steak stored over 2oz containers of chili sauce in cookline drawers. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle hat with gloved hands, then handle food. Also, observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp on cookline at 95F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Establishment added frozen vegetables to rice, then reheats in warmer. Has been reheating for 2 hours per person in charge. Rice at 122F during inspection. Person in charge moved to time during inspection. Added to time paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 10ppm remade to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with food to be served to the public in back stand up reach in cooler. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed deflector plate in ice machine held on by zip ties. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in dirty holster with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge removed to clean. Also, scoop at cookline in water at 83F.
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label residue observed on multiple clean pans at triple sink storage. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing on cart at room temperature in kitchen. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like substance observed at caulking where triple sink meet wall.
36-27-5
39
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quac sanitizer at 0 ppm. Person in charge remade with chlorine which measured 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw Observed raw beef and chicken stored over raw vegetables in walk in cooler located across from prep area in middle of kitchen. Observed raw fish over ready to eat egg rolls inside double door reach in cooler located left side of kitchen entrance. Person in charge adjusted all items to appropriate order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled green cutting board on prep table at right side entrance of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on metal containers on top of drying above triple sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white powdery substance located on prep area behind hand wash sink is not labeled. Person in charge labeled container accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk in cooler located across from prep area in middle of kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on flip top cooler left of kitchen entrance,
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed white wet wiping cloth under cutting board located on prep table to right of kitchen entrance.
21-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors beneath steam table and cook station are soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on containers stored on drying rack above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table near reach in cooler left of kitchen entrance.
40-06-5
39
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf next to walk-in-cooler. Operator labeled both bottles of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on bottom reach-in cooler drawer at front cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop touching ice in ice bin at soda dispensing machine. Operator properly stored ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled
23-03-4
74
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