Tokyo Sakura
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
33
Score
Across the available record, Tokyo Sakura has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
16
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
33
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn, queso, birria heated to temperature on griddle, then held hot in warmers at 103-125F. Person in charge returned to griddle to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: Queso in warmer at 109F since 11am. Person in charge states has not taken temperature, unit at low power during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: In double door reach in cooler consume, consume, tres leches at 49-50F. Person in charge states has not had repaired. Moved other cooling and thawing time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature. Will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety items until unit is holding at 41F or below. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish, mozzarella cheese, consume, butter, salsa verde, chicken wings, tres leches in double door middle reach in cooler in back kitchen at 49-51F. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Person in charge unsure how long unit has been out of temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: In double door reach in cooler consume, consume, tres leches at 49-50F. Person in charge states has not had repaired. Moved other cooling and thawing time/temperature control for safety items to other unit holding temperature. Ambient temperature of unit 55F during inspection. Queso in warmer at 109F since 11am. Person in charge states has not taken temperature, unit at low power during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
64
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
37
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink with green hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-04: No change. **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
86
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from splitter at mop sink with green hose attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In three door low boy Horchata and Jamaica in reach in cooler overnight at 53F. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler chicken, beef, beef, in drawers under cook line cheese, beef chicken 53-58F. Person in charge states had door open for prep. Moved items to produce reach in cooler that is holding temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Horchata and Jamaica in reach in cooler overnight at 53F. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw fish stored over prepped onions. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with debris buildup in front server area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or soap at hand wash sink in front or back kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer at 52 in ice water.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at back hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closer disconnected from women's restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula missing pieces.
14-12-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 unsecured in front server area. Person in charge chained. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under triple sink soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle to spoon touching rice. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected from back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
26
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Unlabeled table cleaner bottle per person in charge stored on prep area. Person in charge labeled and moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler by back door chicken, beef, beef in unit overnight at 47-54F per person in charge. Per person in charge cooler has not been working for 5 days. Has part on order. Person in charge will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler by back door chicken, beef, beef in unit overnight at 47-54F per person in charge. Per person in charge cooler has not been working for 5 days. Has part on order. Person in charge will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety foods until serviced. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Seared beef not fully cooked stored over tortillas in reach in cooler drawers. Person in charge removed tortillas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of tomatoes with dent along seam. One can salsa with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at splitter at mop sink. Needed on non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment only has scented bleach available for sanitizing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Steak seared, not labeled as raw.
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Several employee certifications missing required information.
53B-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile with water damage in back kitchen, missing piece of tile. Also, standing water observed on floor along wall with triple sink. No active leak observed.
36-32-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpsters overflowing.
33-14-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing at back door.
35B-03-4
20
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed from Teriyaki restaurant to Taco restaurant, menu has subsequently changed. Also, hibachi has been removed, griddle has been removed from front counter, flattop has been added to kitchen. Walk in cooler is being utilized as dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Operator needs more time to submit and obtain approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in back storage area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without system approval for such change. Observed 30 seats in establishment during inspection. Provided seating change form.
28-12-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored on shelf above prep area. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink at splitter on non chemical side.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers under cook line chicken, beef, cheese 47-53F. In fliptop, pico, guacamole with tomato 45-50F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours. Salsa verde in squeeze bottle on cookline at 69F. Person in charge states has been out for 1 hour. Moved to other unit holding temperature. Also, Jamaica at 51F in dispenser since yesterday per person in charge. Discussed time with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Jamaica at 51F in dispenser since yesterday per person in charge.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In double door reach in cooler shell eggs stored over ready to eat items, person in charge moved to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager on duty with no proof of CFM.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup stored in hand wash sink at back kitchen. Cup was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment utilizes chlorine to sanitize, only able to provide PH test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has changed from Teriyaki restaurant to Taco restaurant, menu has subsequently changed. Also, hibachi has been removed, griddle has been removed from front counter, flattop has been added to kitchen. Walk in cooler is being utilized as dry storage. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed porous tiles in kitchen with water damage on several tiles.
36-34-5
22
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Robert bait in open dish stored on floor under shelf in back of kitchen in dry storage area.
41-23-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored over single service items on shelf. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Person in charge states holds pre rolled sushi rolls on time. Not indicated on time paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles at front line and in kitchen are porous tiles. Also, ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Several employee personal items stored over/ on food product. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Wooden bowls at fryer with chipped edges, missing pieces. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and imitation crab thawing at room temperature.
06-01-5
55
Aug 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
61
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up trash from floor and then handled clean wiping cloth to wipe counter. Discussed hand washing procedures with operator. Operator discussed with employee. Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) operator remade sanitizer solution and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board in prep area soiled/ stained. Also, slicer in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored in hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth laid on rice in rice warmer. Operator removed cloth
21-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing above walk-in-cooler. Also, multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and sushi making area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, cook line, prep and warewashing area not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice bin and deflector plate soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer in kitchen area has accumulation of debris
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of shrimp improperly being thawed in standing water. Operator placed shrimp under faucet to thaw with running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Mens restroom out of order. Plumbing in disrepair
32-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on front counter not stored in sanitizing solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in kitchen and prep area. Operator stated odor is because of old piping in mop sink. He had let the landlord know. Odor is affecting multiple businesses in same shopping center **Repeat Violation**
36-64-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer near kitchen entry door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensils in Multiple containers of flour and starch not stored with handle above food. Employee properly stored utensils in containers.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee putting food in fryer basket wearing bracelet.
13-07-4
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tokyo Sakura last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tokyo Sakura on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tokyo Sakura?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tokyo Sakura.
How does Tokyo Sakura compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Tokyo Sakura most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Tokyo Sakura's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tokyo Sakura have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tokyo Sakura means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tokyo Sakura inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tokyo Sakura is inspected around five times per year on average.
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