SAKURA

Name: SAKURA
Address: 265 COLONY BLVD, THE VILLAGES, FL, 32162, US
Rating: 91

265 COLONY BLVD, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

License #7000517

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

91 Grade B / 100

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SAKURA in THE VILLAGES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 10 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 11, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 1 major, and 6 minor.

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[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. 0 ppm. Manager changed chemical then 100 ppm.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pan of rice cooked yesterday in walk in cooler 47-50F. Pan was stacked with several other pans. Condensation on closed lid. Stop sale issued.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 100F. Spatulas in water at 125F. All were removed.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. One lid. Manager closed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves and hood filters soiled with grease on cookline. Gaskets soiled with food on reach in cooler on cookline. Exterior of reach in salad cooler tracks soiled with food.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager arrived during this inspection.
[08B-17-4] Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler near walk in cooler: box of oranges and box of lemon on shelf over sauces.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pan of rice cooked yesterday in walk in cooler 47-50F. Pan was stacked with several other pans. Condensation on closed lid. Stop sale issued.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two boards on cookline.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on top of oil. Bag on wall over soy sauce. All were moved.

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