Sakura Express
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Sakura Express has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Rodent activity present as evidenced” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Sakura Express' latest score of 78 sits above the Daytona Beach average of 71. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: -some removed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - oil jug used as a door stop **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - exposed insulation on walls between reach in freezer and dry storage shelf and reach in cooler and dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - exterior of rolling bins in back area - exterior of fryers - wire rack by fryers - top of low boy cooler under grill - exterior of 2 burner stove - exterior of flat grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Exterior of fryers ,top of burners time extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Top of burners time extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: Top of burners time extension **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below three compartment sink Floor drain, drainpipes below three compartment sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Provided **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Provided **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: -some removed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - oil jug used as a door stop **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - exposed insulation on walls between reach in freezer and dry storage shelf and reach in cooler and dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - exterior of rolling bins in back area - exterior of fryers - wire rack by fryers - top of low boy cooler under grill - exterior of 2 burner stove - exterior of flat grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Exterior of fryers ,top of burners time extension **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: Top of burners time extension **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below three compartment sink Floor drain, drainpipes below three compartment sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - pipe below front handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager sink is clogged and pipe is not attached. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Pipe under hand sink on front not attached water leaking into bucket **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
50
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - beef bones stored in plastic to go bags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager sink is clogged **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: -some removed **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - oil jug used as a door stop **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - exposed insulation on walls between reach in freezer and dry storage shelf and reach in cooler and dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - exterior of rolling bins in back area - exterior of fryers - wire rack by fryers - top of low boy cooler under grill - exterior of 2 burner stove - exterior of flat grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Exterior of fryers ,top of burners time extension **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below three compartment sink Floor drain, drainpipes below three compartment sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - pipe below front handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager sink is clogged and pipe is not attached. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Pipe under hand sink on front not attached water leaking into bucket **Admin Complaint**
29-11-4
39
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - beef bones stored in plastic to go bags **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken 126F; green beans 106F; pasta 109F; steam table **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: No hot holding at time of callback **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - orange substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager sink is clogged **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: -some removed **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. - oil jug used as a door stop **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. - exposed insulation on walls between reach in freezer and dry storage shelf and reach in cooler and dry storage shelf **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue, or dust. - exterior of rolling bins in back area - exterior of fryers - wire rack by fryers - top of low boy cooler under grill - exterior of 2 burner stove - exterior of flat grill **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below three compartment sink Floor drain, drainpipes below three compartment sink soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - pipe below front handsink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-24: Per manager sink is clogged and pipe is not attached. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
30
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
6
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed 1 certificate **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Observed one certification **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - storage shelves with significant grease build up - exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled on sides and at bottom -side of fryer soiled with grease -shelf under burner soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Under burner complied **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: Improved **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-20: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found - 3-4 in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: 2 flies **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -added steam table to cookline moved grill over. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. - cardboard lining shelves of front hand sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - storage shelves with significant grease build up - exterior of cooking equipment heavily soiled on sides and at bottom -side of fryer soiled with grease -shelf under burner soiled with grease **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-18: Under burner complied **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 dropping on grey lid under front counter. -1 on floor across from grill. -3 droppings on floor next fryer -2 droppings on floor by walk in cooler -1 dropping on floor under electrical panel -1 dropping in white bucket under electrical panel **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour and sugar
10-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water leaking into pan next to Berg cooler
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour and sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -behind ice machine
36-10-4
61
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -double door cooler-Raw beef and raw shrimp over sauce **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -shelf under burner with heavy amount of grease with approximately 30 droppings mixed in with grease -1 dropping on floor by cash register -2 droppings on floor by fryer **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - raw beef 67F; raw shrimp, 67F; lowboy cooler at front line, 3 hours - raw shrimp 67F, double door cooler; 3 hours **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - spring rolls, 96F; cabbage, 114-120F; less than 2 hours in steam table. Corrective action taken: product reheated **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -front line -next to 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -next to soda boxes **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf across from burners soiled with grease -shelf under burners heavily soiled with grease -burners soiled with grease - coke dispenser unit by bag in box soda encrusted with grease and dust **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Room temp beef **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under burners and fryer **Warning**
36-10-4
35
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -frontline - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors in the establishment. - in coolers that are not operating due to no power in establishment - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: Reach in cooler drawers **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler drawers on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -approximately 15 droppings on floor under reach in freezer -1 rodent dropping on handsink on frontline -Approximately 20 droppings on floor behind grill -approximately 15 droppings on shelf under drink station/hot well . **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -frontline
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -frontline
31B-03-4
Basic - Dead rodent present. -1 dead rodent under freezer in to walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
35A-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of reach in freezer next to walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in the establishment. - in coolers that are not operating due to no power in establishment
36-64-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - reach in cooler drawers on cook line
22-16-4
58
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -observed 1 employee certificates **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hot water turn off at hand sink on front line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lids to sugar and brown sugar cracked **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. -flip flops on floor by 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
40-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled on reach in coolers on cookline -soda boxes soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools store above rice cooker **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
42-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by soda boxes **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -3 compartment sink room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
55
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cabbage 117f **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings in hand sink -approximately 12 rodent droppings under hot well next to grill -4 rodent droppings on floor behind grill -approximately 15 rodent droppings on floor next to freezer 7 rodent droppings on top of container of chicken flavoring 4 rodent droppings on shelf with seasonings 5 rodent droppings on floor across fryer **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -observed 1 certificate **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hot water turn off at hand sink on front line **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by rice cooker -by three compartment sink**Warning** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -observed 1 employee certificates **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by soda boxes **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -3 compartment sink room **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -lids to sugar and brown sugar cracked **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. -flip flops on floor by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets soiled on reach in coolers on cookline -soda boxes soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -tools store above rice cooker **Warning**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -singer **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floor soiled with grease under fryer and two burner stove **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soy sauce **Warning**
14-01-5
27
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
20
Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -frontline handsink hot water faucet has no water.
27-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sakura Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sakura Express on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sakura Express?
Across the inspection record, “rodent activity present as evidenced” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sakura Express.
How does Sakura Express compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Sakura Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Sakura Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sakura Express have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sakura Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sakura Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura Express is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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