SARKU JAPAN #078
9401 W COLONIAL DR #252, Ocoee FL 34761 · 407.293.9638
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On the wall located at front service counter. Staff killed and sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice not marked. Operator marked 10:30 am.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment and cooking equipment back of the house. Underneath ware wash area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine area.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by back of the house cook line. Operator labeled adobo.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On the wall located at front service counter. Staff killed and sanitized the area.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Less than 4 hours. Staff added time mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door to ice bin at soda machine.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Back kitchen area
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in drawer with cut greens. Staff removed.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut cabbage in wak in cooler. Staff added lid.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed cabbage over prepared cabbage. Staff moved cabbage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in medium plastic container. Located on cook line in back kitchen.
Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back kitchen blocked with tumbler. Moved tumbler from in front of sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on front counter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on front counter.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to entrance of walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong in cut cabbage. Staff removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F at make table for sushi.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table located in back kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dish area, lower half of wall.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing on fitting next to soda fountain on front counter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher I sink o front counter. Staff removed. Back hand sink has meat tumbler in front.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout back kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator on cook line Gasket on walk in cooler door torn.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon ad tongs in the drawer of shrimp and noodles in cooler on cook line.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area
Water leaking from faucet handles
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager added time-mark.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen. Large tumbler blocking hand sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Oil in back kitchen
Sep 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over noodles. Manager removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Less than 4 hours cut cabbage (67F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder. Staff cleaned
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.two male cooks
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to ingredient bin
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in buckets
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shrimp on front line. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over noodles. Manager removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Less than 4 hours cut cabbage (67F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder. Staff cleaned
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind prep table 1 behind ice machine 1 in bulb cover over stove
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.two male cooks
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to ingredient bin
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in buckets
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shrimp on front line. Manager removed.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.