SARKU JAPAN
1910 WELLS RD SP VC-16, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-278-5545
Last inspected Aug 1, 2025 · 4 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 11 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. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 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. Sushi being held on time controls has no time marking. Operator stated sushi placed out at 11:30 and added time marking during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp in pan above grill at 128F. Per employee, shrimp made 15 minutes prior. Shrimp heated to 164F.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No reporting agreement available for Roger and Johanna, both hired less than 60 days ago.
Food stored on floor. Case of shrimp on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved shrimp to shelving. Also, case of oil on the floor by handwash sink. Operator moved oil to shelf.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above grill have grease build up. Shelf below flat grill with grease build up.
Stored food not covered. Egg rolls in reach in freezer stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at front counter at 121F. Per employee, rice prepared at approximately 1:00. Temperature taken by inspector at 2:08. Employee heated rice to 168F.
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. Manager does not have any employee training proof, states all certificates have expired for all six employees; Roger, Ka, Mylene, Bui, Xiaopin and Gun.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Pump dispenser at handwash sink at front counter is a hair conditioner bottle. Manager stated it is hand soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate has black and pink slime substance.
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse directly on open case of clean wiping cloths at front counter, backpack on single service cups on dry storage rack, cell phone on shelf above single service sauces in cabinet at front counter. Manager moved all.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. No storage area for personal belongings. Multiple purses, bags and phone in multiple areas of food storage. Purse directly on open case of clean wiping cloths at front counter, backpack on single service cups on dry storage rack, cell phone on shelf above single service sauces in cabinet at front counter. Manager moved all and will find suitable storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two nozzles on soda machine have slime substance on the exterior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in refrigerated drawers under flat grill on right side.
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw beef stored above ready to eat sauce. Operator rearranged to proper storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from attached hose at mop sink.
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. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
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 operator, five employees hired over 60 days do not have proof of training.
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPr Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor at back hand wash sink and bucket of sauce on the floor at front counter. Operator moved both to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water at grill at 92F. Operator removed utensil from water. Also, tong handle laying in cooked noodles in drawer under flat grill. Operator moved tongs to proper storage.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator added new thermometer.
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.