SAKURA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE 10722
10722 BIG BEND RD, Riverview FL 33579 · 386-383-7817
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and sauces on floor.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled.
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come on kitchen from outside and touch food container without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice 130 F cooked on hour ago, discussed time as a public health control.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking and Foil covering hand wash sink on cook line. Employee replaced removed foil at time of inspection.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna, salmon, and yellow tail items served raw not identified on menu.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in sugar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above dish machine.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil and sauces on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar not labeled.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. A container of medical clean up alcohol stored on food storage shelf in kitchen. Removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. A few raw shell eggs (58F - Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator moved to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning soap and metal scrubbing pads stored in handwash sink next to ice machine. Removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink with no lid stored on upper shelf over prep tables at cook line. Multiple employee drinks stored on prep tables in kitchen.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. A few cases of frozen seafood stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup on door frame and air curtain strips in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water temped 81 F.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine.
May 1, 2025Inspection 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained in kitchen at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooked pasta being rinsed in hand wash sink by ice machine at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by entrance to kitchen. Operator had employee fill soap dispenser at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Observed bowl in bulk white rice in walk in cooler at time of inspection - Observed plastic bowls in bulk flour and bulk sugar at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cooks line by rice cookers.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk carrots and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler at time of inspection
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open at beginning of inspection.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed eye drops next to salt and pepper in server station. Manager moved
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw shrimp and scallops in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of yellow cleaner in server station not labeled. Manager labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on cook line by sauce and spices. Manager moved
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple buckets of sauces and foods stored on floor and walking cooler and walk in freezer
Ice buildup around door frame in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed, mold, like substance on exterior of portable blue cooler in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table in protein prep area
Mar 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed bounty paper towels on foods in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sushi rice: sushi rice (129F - Hot Holding). Manager time marked and emailed time as a public health control paperwork
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. Emailed to manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Next to ice machine being used as prep sink
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All safe staff cards were expired
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server station No paper towels, soap or hand sign at designated hand sink next to ice machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For sushi rice
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees shut off at employee handwash sink.. At server station. Manager turned on
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Usin as dump sink,ice In sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Chicken in walk in cooler
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
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.