SARKU JAPAN
1500 APALACHEE PKWY UNIT # 1065 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over lomein noodles in walk in cooler. Also observed raw beef stored over mixed vegetables in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lomein noodles 47F, in expo under grill, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried rice 119F, per manager placed 30 minutes ago, manager replaced fried rice with fried rice temp 140F,. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator flyer. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near employee entrance.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on front line.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer front line no label.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 73F, at hand wash sink near sushi expo cooler.
Basic 15
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup used to scoop paprika, black pepper mixture.
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining storage shelves near walk in cooler.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table near microwave.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed white lids wet nesting in ware washing area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing near 3 compartment sink.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on stand with raw chicken marinating. Educated manager on cross contamination and advised to wash, rinse, sanitize, air dry ice scoop.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food debris.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in expo cooler in sushi area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink near employee entrance.
33-38-4Basic – No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash cans at any of the handwashing sinks.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed seals on exposed cooler soiled with food and mold like substance under grill.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed clear lids not stored inverted, front line.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink with mold like substance.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe, prep sink near ice machine.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice removed from original container not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:05 PM.
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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.