SAKURA JAPANESE SUSHI & GRILL
1318 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303 · 850.570.5888
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork, raw pork over fish.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016031329 | Jun 21, 2016 | Sep 8, 2016 | $400 |
| 6--2016016003 | Mar 18, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
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 black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork, raw pork over fish.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink next to cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining dry storage shelves.
Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 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. Observed employee wash and rinse bucket for food without sanitizing step.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed krab 48F and raw shrimp 49F on top of cook line make table at 11:30, per manager held since 11:45. Employee stored food inside make table during inspection. New temperatures at 12:30: krab 41F, raw shrimp 43F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards has deep grooves/cut marks and is no longer cleanable at sushi front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken drumsticks and frozen noodles thawing at room temperature at kitchen and prep areas.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloths used and stored on sushi make table at front line.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed machine and corrected to chlorine 100ppm during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shelled eggs stored above multiple sauces and raw chicken stored above raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance/debris inside soda nozzles at soda machine in server station. Employee cleaned and sanitized soda machine during inspection.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager approximately 11 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of training.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed edamame, seaweed, and noodles thawing at room temperature at kitchen and sushi areas.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over berries in deep freezer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored in hand wash sink in employee restroom.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in employee restroom. Trash can and mop bucket blocking sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Rice stored in bottom of sink drain at sushi bar. Employee bathroom hand wash sink used for storing supplies and chemicals.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line and in employee restroom.
No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi bar- fish roe 61F (11:00-3:00). Kitchen- breaded shrimp 70F (11:00-3:00).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Door to employee bathroom in disrepair.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch at sushi bar while engaging in food preparation.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait station.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sushi bar.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Strong odor between employee bathroom and warehouse washing area.
Stored food not covered. Wontons stored on a tray in walk in freezer uncovered.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance inside walls of ice machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in server station. Manager stored paper towels during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed tofu 58F on shelf in kitchen at 1:00. Per employee since 11:00 held on time with no written procedure. Employee stored tofu in reach in cooler. New temperature at 1:45: 49F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed ginger and soy sauce buckets stored on floor in walk in cooler.
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.