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SAKANA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE AND SUSHI BAR

501 SEABREEZE BLVD · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 30, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3735956
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13774449
DBPR license7403659

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dishmachine 10ppm after running dish machine several times, manager called for service on machine. Set up 3 compartment sink sanitizer **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08B-56-4

High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. -container of cut lemons stored inside drink ice **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -ice inside well **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#8Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. -operator has "white tuna" on menu providing escolar. Advised operator to use FDA SEAFOOD LIST, operator removed information from menu prior to reprinting. -noted to operator that "Albacore" is the only species of fish that may have vernacular used as "white tuna"**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -severe leak at hand sink on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -provided employee health reporting agreement **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-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. -david **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. -hibachi area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -bottom right corner of fire door near hibachi area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -whole mushrooms stored above sprouts, manager corrected **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink at cookline, leak from drain line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 31, 2026 5:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.