SAKURA BUFFET
314 HAVENDALE BLVD, Auburndale FL 33823
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 9 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052145 | Oct 23, 2017 | Dec 7, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups stored in front of sink, employee removed cups.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed in dish area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind kitchen equipment.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Unable to locate operator filled out new form and placed with other paperwork.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener blade, employee cleaned can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool in hand sink next to ice machine, operator removed steel wool from sink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Incomplete names and expiration dates.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), employee ran Machine to prime chlorine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation, employee put on cap.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauce in dry storage area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed in kitchen, employee secured tank.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over broccoli in walk in cooler, employee moved raw eggs.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed for chlorine.
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.