SARKU JAPANESE FOOD
1455 NW 107 AVE #440 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
33 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-04-5High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee cleaning different areas of the kitchen then proceeded to prep noodles and did not washed hands
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (51°F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47°F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47°F – Cold Holding); noodles (49°F – Cold Holding) in front counter reach in cooler drawers
03B-01-5High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Observed white rice at 105°f located in cookline area. Manager reheated to 165° and placed in steam table **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by approximately 7 plus live roaches found inside the bottom section of the wok located in cookline area
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. On slicer, veggie chopper, ice machine interior , mixer head, microwave interior , reach in freezer interior
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Observed coffee pot inside handsink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-4Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Observed sushi rice in front counter labeled with a 4 hour sticker no procedures provided . Procedures were given to operator **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 26
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing. On top of 3 compartment sink
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. On top of 3 compartment sink
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches under slicer in preparation table in kitchen area
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a personal box of raw eggs stored in walking cooler
40-06-4Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Observed cell phone and hat stored on the slicer
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing throughout the kitchen area with food particles inside
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic container of sugar stored on the floor by 3 compartment sink
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
42-02-4Basic – Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed different maintenance equipment stored in preparation table
10-01-4Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside sugar container
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 98° f. Operator removed from water **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In preparation table
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. On top of 3 compartment sink
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen area
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
23-05-4Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On the exterior of food storage containers like flour and rice, rack used to store bag in the box sodas, shelves around kitchen area
08B-13-4Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Observed a plate of cream cheese wontons, operator wrapped **Corrected On-Site**
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Inside walking cooler with mold like residue and around kitchen
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back of kitchen area
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored on top of prep table
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and rice containers in back of the kitchen
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:45 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.