Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SAKURA JAPAN

1441 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 619 · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3404264
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8544653
DBPR license1802042

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 3, 2024 12:35 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 5, 2024 11:23 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches at hand sink paper towel dispensers, by wok station and 3 live roaches by three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed operator removing paper towel dispenser from wall next to three compartment sink and throwing it into trash can. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water or cold water at hand washing sink on front line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen not secured. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored handles up in bain on drying rack. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in paper towel dispenser by three compartment sink. Observed 15-20 more dead roaches behind fryer and wok station in kitchen. Observed approximately 15-20 more dead on line at grill station . **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:16 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.