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SAKURA HIBACHI RAMEN SUSHI

8822 STATE RD 52, Hudson FL 34667 · (727) 233-9225

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats104
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6114029
Grade history
DEC 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In the sushi prep area.
High priority/14-86-1
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 1 metal scrubber and a plastic straw in the handwash sink right when you walk into the kitchen on the left. The operator moved the items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink right when you walk into the kitchen on the left. The operator placed paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. The handwash sink right when you walk into the kitchen on the left. The operator placed soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle on the cook line not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. A book bag and purse in food service area. The operator moved the items.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The handle on the stove is soiled with food debris and grease. The operator cleaned the handle.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. In the sushi area and in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the non-food grade paper towel replaced with plastic wrap.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in the walk in cooler. A container of mushrooms and a box of vegetables stored under raw beef in the walk in cooler. The operator moved the container of mushrooms and the box of vegetables above the raw beef. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-998.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A knife and spoon in the hand sink at the sushi bar. Operator moved the knife and spoon out of the sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-081. The operator posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. Operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. A onion and paprika bottle. The operator covered the bottles.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp in walk in cooler over bucket of onions. Operator removed raw shrimp from on top of bucket of onions.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on top of cook line refrigerator. Operator removed item.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.