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SAKURA OF JAPAN

4125 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT 1105 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3616800
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10907607
DBPR license4605096

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#7High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, the operator remixed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored in walk in cooler above green beans. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) at front counter cook line. The operator iced down the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored next to single service cups at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near exit door had large trash can stored in front and multiple buckets blocking the knee/leg controls. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#12Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. butter (85F – Cold Holding) stored next to stove at front cook line, the operator states has been out for 1 hour but near source of heat. Educated on time as a public health control and provided application via email. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for 1 employee who is not working during time of inspection. 3 employees currently involved in food preparation at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near entrance to front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of bourbon sauce. Metal cup with no handle in container of uncooked rice. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A copy was provided via email to the operator to post on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-52-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. The lid of reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink is severely rusted and does not allow easy cleaning. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near ice machine buildup, the operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.