SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
9432 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904-739-8282
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, next to food containers at wait-station. Moved by manager.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven handles. And walk in cooler handles.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink containers container on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils cart under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets to prep line reach in cooler / make table.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler / make table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of Vicks medicine above prep table. Moved by manager. Chemical spray bottle, window cleaner, over packaged sauce. Sushi line. Moved by manager.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food service employee handled soiled equipment then engaged in food service activities without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand Wash Sink kitchen. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at sushi line. All purpose cleaner. Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink containers on prep areas. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handles. Moved by manager.
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side. Multiple.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rice container under paper towels dispenser at wait-station. Moved by manager.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of reach in cooler. Cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cutting ready to eat mushrooms with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of raw shell eggs : ambient 75°. Per Person In Charge placed about 45 mins ago. Moved by manager to cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on outside faucet.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee clothing by food service equipment and dishware. Moved by manager.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee no hair restraints.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils, spoons, In standing water 76°. Moved by manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink at wait-station blocked.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Person In Charge changed supply bucket. 100 ppm.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Wait-station. Moved by manager
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of panko stored under paper towel dispenser At wait-station. Moved by manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled int of reach in cooler / make table. Kitchen.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cutting Ready to eat mushrooms and kimchi with bare hand contact. Manager intervened
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks container on prep area. Moved by manager.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Stored food not covered. Open pack of seasoning uncovered by prep area. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Lobster thawing in standing water. Moved by manager
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 06/01/2023
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle. Kitchen. marked by manager.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door left open.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over handle. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen poultry thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager
Vending machine exterior soiled. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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.