SAKURA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
3034 DEL PRADO BLVD, Cape Coral FL 33904 · 2399452999
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.
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 written procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016005515 | Jan 22, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2015055790 | Dec 19, 2015 | Mar 22, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 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 repackaged raw chicken stored over frozen dumplings in reach in freezer. Operator placed raw food on bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at three compartment sink.
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Observed charge percentage for gratuity not posted on menu and receipt.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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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.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw beef stored over raw shrimp. Operator switched containers.
Food-contact surface soiled with heavy grease on fryer baskets and boiling pot at cook line.
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. Operator bought more books to update training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Educated operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed bowls.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on having printing out license. Operator printed out license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed hat stored on top of dried pasta. Operator removed hat.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath reach in coolers, underneath dishmachine/three compartment sink, and underneath tables in wait station. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust on tables and outside of equipment in kitchen.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Three door reach in freezer.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at sushi bar.
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 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 more sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw frozen beef stored over frozen spring rolls in reach in feezer. Educated operator on preparation separation of raw animal foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener.
No soap provided at handwash sink in dining room. Operator placed soapat hand wash 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.
Water shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. Operator has work order in place to fix. Operator is using working sink next to hand wash sink as a temporary hand wash sink only.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Educated operator on the importance of cleaning dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed bowl.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath reach in coolers and underneath dishmachine/three compartment sink. Educated operator on routine cleaning.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator discarded cloths.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over frozen vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bag of bean sprouts in upright reach in cooler near cook line side.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dining room.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on shelving near single service items in beverage wait station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath reach in coolers and underneath dishmachine/three compartment sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bottled water stored on floor in kitchen near upright reach in coolers.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment and hood filters.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in kitchen. Educated operator on having utensils inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at wait station. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons at sushi bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw fish.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw beef stored over packaged raw scallops.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Bean sprouts 46F cold hold, cut cabbage 47F cold hold less than 4 hour. Operator turned down reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals stored on top of dishmachine. Operator removed chemicals.
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 written procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dining room.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
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. Packaged raw tuna.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Educated operator on importance of having current license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Sushi bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed eyeglasses stored on food tray. Operator removed eyeglasses.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed onions stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed onions off of floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with acculturation of grease, food debris on outside of cooking equipment at cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to rinse out cup. Educated operator on hand wash sink only.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated operator on not storing utensils in standing water unless 135F or above. Operator removed utensil.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust ice machine air filters.
Wall vent in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
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