SARKU JAPANESE FOOD
1455 NW 107 AVE #440 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee doing different tasks including handling dirty towel, then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 2 live roaches found in kitchen area under big brown sugar container.
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed water backing up in kitchen area when hand sink by ice maker is used.
51-01-4High Priority – Intermediate – Observed detergent container in walk in cooler with liquid with a very strong urine like smell. Container discarded by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed slicer, preparation tables, inside reach in coolers (including gaskets) and food storage containers soiled.
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed coffee maker inside kitchen's hand sink. Employee removed coffee maker. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html.
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.
Basic 14
23-15-4Basic – Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Hand sink by ice machine.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Observed shelves under preparation tables, walk in cooler shelves and storage table by kitchen hand sink soiled.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing and in disrepair.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phones on a preparation table.
08B-22-4Basic – Employee using spatulas to handle raw animal food and then ready-to-eat food without first washing, rinsing and sanitizing tongs. Cook using spatulas with raw product, then with ready to eat product.
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment all over establishment.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
35A-03-4Basic – Observed 2 Dead roaches on premises under big brown sugar container.
06-04-4Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed chicken thawing in the 3-compartment sink at room temperature.
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused equipment getting soiled with grease due to lack of use.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by ice maker.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels on preparation tables not being stored inside sanitation solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:20 AM.
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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.