Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

120 SAN MARCO AVE · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3702611
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741086
DBPR license6502035

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over canned soy sauce. Person in charge moved beef. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is hanging in sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Salmon lined in paper towels.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F; ( – Cold Holding). Per person in charge out for 1 hour. Placed inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front cooler not dated. Person in charge dated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large sprayer by back door not labeled.

Basic 7

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two co2 tanks not secured. Person in charge secured tanks b **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knives on knife rack are soiled.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind cookline.

#4Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from bucket. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in standing water. Person in charge emptied water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet rag under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.