SAKURA GABLES JAPANESE REST
440 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 331462201
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler tray raw chicken stored on top of box of oranges. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer trays raw beef steaks stored over filets of tuna and salmon.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep counter California roll (81F – Cold Holding); tofu (53F – Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to walk in blocked by buckets.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen, portioned containers of salmon roe not date marked to track freezing time.
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen microwave.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen behind fixed equipment.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout kitchen.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen ice machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cook line oven door. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen microwave. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line stove. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4Basic – Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at open kitchen exit door.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of condiment cups stored on floor at kitchen exit door.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter container of ginger stored uncovered. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler plates if garden salads stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:14 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.