SAKE SUSHI
8206 PHILIPS HWY UNIT 31, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.647.6000
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge has no written procedure for biohazard cleanup during inspection. Provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018004864 | Jan 23, 2018 | Feb 20, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee handled raw fish and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish to make sushi rolls, remove gloves then handle clean dishware without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler raw fish stored over clamshells with prepared salad. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sushi line cutting board with staining.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at server line hand wash sink, back kitchen hand wash sink. Missing paper towels at server hand wash sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. Needs to purchase soap.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used to repair lay down reach in freezer in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in water at 85F in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths at sushi line not stored in sanitizing solution. Stored on cutting board. Person in charge set up sanitizer bucket tests at 100ppm, moved wiping cloths.
Sep 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit is serviced.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sushi salmon stored over krab on shelf in small black reach in cooler at sushi bar. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice in warmer at 130F. Unit was unplugged. Reheating since 9am per person in charge. 1pm at time of inspection. Person in charge unsure how long it has been unplugged. Observed small insect in water of cut tofu.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice in warmer at 130F. Unit was unplugged. Reheating since 9am per person in charge. 1pm at time of inspection. Person in charge unsure how long it has been unplugged.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Several personal food items stored alongside/ above items to be served to customers in reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ledge of lay down reach in freezer cracked, missing pieces.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed bleach and soap in sanitizer bucket at server area.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over case of avocados in glass double door reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. One package of tuna thawed in reach in cooler with instructions to remove from package with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop, shrimp, chicken, beef, shrimp, rice 48-53F. Ambient temperature of unit 50F during inspection. Person in charge states had unit open for earlier prep. Moved all items to other units holding temperature. Also, cream cheese in front glass door sushi cooler at 66F. Person in charge discarded. In glass door server cooler tofu at 44F. Person in charge discarded.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at server line not functioning. Person in charge provided soap.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. One package of tuna thawed in reach in cooler with instructions to remove from package with no oxygen introduced.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large amount of ice buildup in glass door cooler at sushi bar. White reach in freezer with ice buildup.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. Clean container of lemons stored in drink ice at soda dispenser at server line. Person in charge removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over prepped broccoli in reach in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal items stored in reach in cooler with/ along side foods to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to bottom shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in small reach in freezer at front line. Also observed ice buildup in small glass door reach in cooler at sushi bar.
Feb 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment gets fresh salmon from KGI and serves raw, no parasite destruction. Person in charge called and received during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored on case of single service items. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge has no written procedure for biohazard cleanup during inspection. Provided to operator.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On dine in menu, disclosure missing on special rolls S2 and S4. Person in charge added during inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer missing from back door.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container containing toxic substance stored next to container of soy sauce on shelf in front service area. Operator removed soy sauce away from Containers of sanitizing wipes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished paper towels
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach-in deep freezer across from triple sink torn
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled.
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.