SAKURA CHINATOWN
15271 MCGREGOR BLVD 24, Fort Myers FL 33908
Last inspected Nov 6, 2024 · 5 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JUL 23
NOV 23
JUL 24
NOV 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine. Observed 3 rodent droppings on shelving near canned foods in kitchen.
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024051425 | Jul 25, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator corrected.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease inside toaster oven.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glove stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed glove.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in hallway near restrooms. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath woks at cook line. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside if equipment at cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box used to drain fried foods.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at bar.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar/spice containers at cook line.
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with fried foods in reach in freezer at cook line. Educated operator on using food grade containers.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged raw beef. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine. Observed 3 rodent droppings on shelving near canned foods in kitchen.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in hallway near restrooms.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front beverage/service area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door near restrooms. Educated operator on fixing door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath woks at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment at sushi bar and on shelving in walk in cooler.
Objectionable odors in dining room entrance other areas of the establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added bleach and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with sushi rice and raw meats in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of frozen raw chicken stored over bag of frozen egg rolls in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cutting board. Operator removed cutting board.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle near back kitchen exit containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense oatmeal.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in dining room and kitchen.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator cellphone stored on prep table. Operator fixed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Exterior door near restrooms has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on side of sushi bar reach in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing plastic jug as scoop.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on having containers inverted. Operator inverted containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen pork thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
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. Provided operator with sign. Operator posted before leaving inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave oven at cook line.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup at front service area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of bean sprouts stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters.
Objectionable odors at entrance of the establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
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.