SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Name: SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
Address: 9432 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32257, US
Rating: 51.7

9432 SAN JOSE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32257

License #2611640

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️

51.7 Grade F / 100

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June 23, 2026 · 14 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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SAKURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 51.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 62 total violations — 14 critical, 6 major, 42 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. And oven handles. And walk in cooler handles.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink containers container on prep table.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs over oven handle.
[10-04-5] In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils cart under paper towels dispenser. Moved by manager.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets to prep line reach in cooler / make table.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in base of prep line reach in cooler / make table.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. expired 06/01/26.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser , next to food containers at wait-station. Moved by manager.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee clothing by food service equipment and dishware. Moved by manager.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee no hair restraints.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling inside walk in cooler.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils, spoons, In standing water 76°. Moved by manager
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on hood.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Prep sink at wait-station blocked.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
[09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee cutting ready to eat mushrooms with bare hand contact . Inspector intervened.
[03A-03-5] Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of raw shell eggs : ambient 75°. Per Person In Charge placed about 45 mins ago. Moved by manager to cooler.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on outside faucet.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at wait-station Hand Wash Sink.