SARKU JAPAN
1910 WELLS RD SP VC-16 · ORANGE PARK · Clay County · FL 32073
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-21-4Intermediate – 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.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – 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.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
40-06-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-01-4Basic – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two nozzles on soda machine have slime substance on the exterior.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in refrigerated drawers under flat grill on right side.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:14 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.