SARKU JAPAN
1500 APALACHEE PKWY UNIT # 1065, Tallahassee FL 32301
Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator flyer.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed chicken during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above avocados inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored eggs during time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken egg rolls hot holding on front line at 106F for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated food item during time of inspection. New temperature: 166F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drink during time of inspection.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Following food items hit holding less than 4 hours. Chicken dumpling 115F Chicken egg roll 117F Fried rice 129F. Food items were reheated during time if inspection. New temperatures: Chicken dumpling 168F Chicken egg roll 167F Fried rice 172F
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink located in kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. at handwashing sink located in kitchen area.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over lomein noodles in walk in cooler. Also observed raw beef stored over mixed vegetables in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lomein noodles 47F, in expo under grill, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice 119F, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager replaced fried rice with fried rice temp 140F,.
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 operator flyer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near employee entrance.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on front line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer front line no label.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 73F, at hand wash sink near sushi expo cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to scoop paprika, black pepper mixture.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining storage shelves near walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near microwave.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white lids wet nesting in ware washing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near 3 compartment sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on stand with raw chicken marinating. Educated manager on cross contamination and advised to wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry ice scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler in sushi area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near employee entrance.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash cans at any of the handwashing sinks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals on exposed cooler soiled with food and mold like substance under grill.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clear lids not stored inverted, front line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink with mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe, prep sink near ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice removed from original container not labeled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink marked rinse, wash, sanitize. Operator properly marked and set up during inspection.
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning out utensil storage container in hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink rear of kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed rice in front expo cooler stored more than 24 hours, no date mark. Also observed beef stored in walk in cooler no date mark, stored over 24 hours per manager.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired 10/21
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not properly secured.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed Snapple drink in ice machine belonging to employee.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve items on front line not stored inverted.
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.