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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 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3404264
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8646217
DBPR license1802042

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 1 live roach on front counter during call back inspection. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key during call back inspection **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key during call back inspection **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen not secured. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed Co2 tanks not secured during call back inspection Time Extended.

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 30 dead roaches in kitchen and 19 dead roaches on front line/counter during call back inspection **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed gaskets not completed during call back inspection. Time extended.

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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.