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SARKU JAPAN

1858 TAMIAMI TRL N UNIT FC5A, Naples FL 34102 · 239-213-0659

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2102711
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spring roll (108 F - Hot Holding); tempura shrimp (102 F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2025010906Jan 30, 2025Mar 18, 2025$600
7--2023034597Jun 19, 2023Jul 31, 2023$400
7--2023008972Feb 14, 2023Apr 5, 2023$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle at mop sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-17-2025
Intermediate/41-21-4/Repeat Violation
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. Cesar A, trained on 04-20-2023 and expired on 04-20-2026
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four CO2 cylinders not secured next to mop sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-17-2025
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher by front entrance, next to hamd sink. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-17-2025
/45-02-4/Repeat Violation
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored above prep area. Operator moved medicine to proper storage.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled near mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near mop sink.
Basic/51-11-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near front entrance. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); operator increased chlorine level to achieve: Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed two line cooks on their cel phones then returned to work without hand washing. Discussed with operator and employees the need to wash hands prior to returning to work and observed proper hand washing. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 08-27-2024
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging at mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 two employees using their cell phones and then return to work without hand washing.
High priority/12A-16-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat Lo Mein noodles in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. spring roll (108 F - Hot Holding); tempura shrimp (102 F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink and no vacuum breaker present on splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sinks used as dump sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice machine in prep area.
Basic/22-20-5
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no quaternary test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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. Inspector provided operator with the employee health reporting agreement, operator had employees read and sign the agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are bus tubs of chicken in the walk-in cooler with no date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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. Food safety training has expired for Alberto.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is a unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the reach in freezer are torn and damaged.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the doors of the reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. There is a wet towel under a cutting board on the prep table next to the reach in freezer. Operator removed the wet towel.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin next to the table.
Basic/22-20-5
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
In-use tongs hanging under table on brace near the flat top.
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust on the walk in cooler handle.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.