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SAKANA RESTAURANT

2908 W GANDY BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33611

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3420094
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617085
DBPR license3912298

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 Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked chicken in reach in under expo window. Operator placed eggs on bottom. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen.

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer in hand was sink by kitchen front door. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid next to soda machine unlabeled. Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach in cooler under expo window grooved

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors around kitchen equipment soiled with grease and food debris

#3Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light over rice station cover melted/in disrepair.

#4Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler under expo window. Operator moved drink during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.