SAKANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR
501 SEABREEZE BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32118 · 386-281-3050
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -rice
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019057559 | Sep 23, 2019 | Dec 17, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -prewash sink next to dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice 48-51F, cut lettuce 46F inside lowboy less than 2 hours per manager. Moved product to other cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand sink in sushi bar has used squeeze bottle inside sink basin
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -anchorage roll(contains cold smoked salmon), manager added asterisk
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent near entrance to kitchen by ice machine
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -entry to sushi bar
Dead roaches on premises. 2 next to dish machine
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -back door across from restroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -some grease dripping on side of hood vent above fryer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink near cook line -hand sink in dining area
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -rice
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pasteurized egg wash 77F at cookline station. Advised to use 4 hour time as public health control with time marked in area when removing from temperature control. Manager stated placed out less than 1 hour prior to inspection. -raw beef 51F, cooked rice 51F, bean sprouts in water 50F inside walk in cooler, manager stated recent repairs conducted on unit, advised to call for service. Next day callback inspection required. See stop sale.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -bottom portion of splash guard inside ice machine
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -storage/prep/area near entrance to kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -slide door sushi bar cooler above cutting station
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -household wood knife block in back prep area. Advised to purchase knife holder that is cleanable.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe under hand sink in back
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheesecake bites 45F inside cooler in sushi bar less than 2 hours per manager, turned thermostat down
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -hole in ceiling
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at 2 compartment sink at end of sushi bar
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. -some microwaves on cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near ice machine in back
Hole in or other damage to wall. -corner of wall near ice machine
Nov 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -current CFM expired, no other cfm at establishment. -operator stated program paid for, not yet scheduled. Callback shall occur in 60 days to verify
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -some microwaves on cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near ice machine in back
Hole in or other damage to wall. -corner of wall near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets inside sushi river
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of clam shell containers next to storage rack
- From initial inspection : Gasoline tanks/gas powered equipment located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -behind curtain next to ice machine
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. -container of cut lemons stored inside beverage ice in drink dispensing station near access to hibachi from back
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of current food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. -current CFM expired, no other cfm at establishment. -operator stated program paid for, not yet scheduled. Callback shall occur in 60 days to verify
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. -some microwaves on cook line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -near ice machine in back
Hole in or other damage to wall. -corner of wall near ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets inside sushi river
Single-service articles improperly stored on floor. -case of clam shell containers next to storage rack
Gasoline tanks/gas powered equipment located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -behind curtain next to ice machine
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked portioned rice inside walk in cooler 44-45F. Advised to ensure rice cools down within 6
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef stored above cooked noodles inside small cooler in back
Handwash sink inadequate in server station/area where ice machine/beverage station is located -operator currently installing hand sink in vicinity of ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -area near walk in freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No visible handwashing sign provided at some hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -2 compartment sink faucet inside sushi boat
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment is less than one inch. Condensation line for ice machine leading to floor drain, requires 1 inch air gap from drain flood rim. Advised to raise pvc to adequate height from drain
Employee switched from working with raw food to handling clean plate without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef stored above sauces/lemons inside walk in cooler on speed rack, manager corrected
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. -sushi rice, time plan states using blocked time frame for sushi rice based on opening hours, advised to manager to use time marking if not consistent with times rice has been left exposed to room temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked hibachi rice 115F on top of grill with excessive pan underneath blocking heat distribution needed to maintain 135F, manager stated less than 2 hours. Stated making new rice
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -threaded faucets near hand sink in Prep area
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -wiping cloth sani bucket ranged 150+ppm chlroine on top of prep table in server station. Manager corrected to 100ppm
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -hibachi area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -black substance on vent covers in upstairs storage area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone on hibachi prep cart next to shaker/utensils used for hibachi
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -cook in back
Equipment in poor repair. -microwave on top shelf on cook line -chest freezer in side server room near ice machine
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -salad station cooler containing prepped salads
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -sushi bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -utility line from ice machine outside of prep area near storage -soiled/stained hand sink in hibachi area -fan used near sushi boats
Pressurized refrigerant tanks not adequately secured. -upstairs
Stored food not covered. -open bag of soup stock in prep area on shelving
Uncleanable knife holder in use to store knives.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink insushi bar
floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -walk in cooler near door on side -bar area near cooler
Gasoline tanks located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -gas powered lawn mower, fuel tank inside side room near ice machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.