SAKURA BUFFET

Name: SAKURA BUFFET
Address: 8855 IMMOKALEE RD, NAPLES, FL, 34120, US
Rating: 60.8

8855 IMMOKALEE RD, NAPLES, FL 34120

License #2103416

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

60.8 Grade F / 100

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January 16, 2026 · 6 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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SAKURA BUFFET in NAPLES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 14 critical, 16 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease on hood filters above grill.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server side station.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over Raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved to proper storage.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen by grill. Operator provided soap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining room.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above the cooking line had heavy grease build-up. Discussed increasing the frequency of cleanliness this area.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at the server area.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink on prep table and drink with a straw over make table on the cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair.shelving holding clean dishes heavily rusted. Observed four doors at the sushi cooler with severely cracked plexiglass.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Crab Rangoon not covered in the walk-in freezer.
[22-42-4] Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee added more chlorine and proper ppm was achieved. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored above the cook line make table.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade observed to have encrusted debris.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A scrubbie was in the basin of the handwashing sink at the sushi bar.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
[53B-05-5] Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator ordered books during the visit. Observed expiration dates of 9-5-24 and April 2024.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance inside ice bin of machine located in server station.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board used to line top of convection oven where prepared food is stored.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust and spider webs on light fixture above prep table in kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table at sushi bar.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back storage area not fully enclosed to prevent entrance of vermin due to missing shutter.
[36-50-4] Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood exhaust system has heavy up build of grease on filters, fire suppression system and light fixtures.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Through out kitchen area.
[49-05-4] Flammables stored near a source of ignition. For reporting purposes only. Gas cans stored next to compressor above walk in cooler.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine less than 25ppm); Operator set up triple sink Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
[08B-27-4] Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Open containers of dried seaweed and soup stock stored in dirty food container with tools.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored in container with washed ready to eat sliced onions on cooks line. Operator moved eggs
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler on cooks line a container containing 10 pounds of teriyaki chicken, per operator was prepared yesterday at teriyaki chicken (52 F - Cold Holding)
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cooks line a container containing 10 pounds of teriyaki chicken, per operator was prepared yesterday at teriyaki chicken (52 F - Cold Holding)
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals and drain cleaner stored in shelves with food in main kitchen area. Operator removed chemicals to proper storage.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the underside of soda dispenser at nozzles in wait station .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to clean tea urn lid.
[22-31-4] Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surface rust on shelves used to hold clean plate ware and utensils next to dish machine
[41-21-4] Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturers label. Hanging from shelf next to buffet.
[47-03-4] Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet above dish machine held in place with clear tape.