Sakura Gables Japanese Rest
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
27
Score
Sakura Gables Japanese Rest appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Sakura Gables Japanese Rest's 27 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dorsey bottle of car polish stored on prep counter at kitchen operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in freezer, raw beef skewers stored over box of mixed vegetables.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed for sushi rice at front counter. As per operator was placed 1 hour ago. Operator placed time onto rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed operator using front counter hand sink to fill sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed none at front counter hand sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at front counter reach in cooler, frozen reduced oxygen package of tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open can of soda on kitchen area prep cutting board. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled with grease and debris behind fixed equipment throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven handles. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at front counter in a container of tempura mix. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at oven soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at open kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter reach in cooler, bowls of garden salad stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen a front sushi area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
27
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler tray raw chicken stored on top of box of oranges. **Repeat Violation**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer trays raw beef steaks stored over filets of tuna and salmon.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep counter California roll (81F - Cold Holding); tofu (53F - Cold Holding). As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator placed into reach in coolers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen, portioned containers of salmon roe not date marked to track freezing time.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink next to walk in blocked by buckets.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at kitchen microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at kitchen behind fixed equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at kitchen ice machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on cook line oven door. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at kitchen microwave. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at cook line stove. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. Observed at open kitchen exit door.
35B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of condiment cups stored on floor at kitchen exit door.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter container of ginger stored uncovered. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler plates if garden salads stored uncovered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
22
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
21
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink as well as at front counter hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler raw chicken and shelled eggs stored over containers of lettuce,carrots and onions.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display case, raw salmon (45F - Cold Holding); as per chef for 1 hour. Operator placed on ice to rapid cool. Observed at kitchen reach in cooler, raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); as per chef for 1 hour. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available for sushi rice at front counter. Provided operator with firm. Operator completed form during inspection. Sushi rice was already time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at front counter, packages of tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. Chef cut open during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at kitchen exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled behind equipment at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of cut lettuce stored on floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line, operator removed.
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at cook line ovens soiled with grease build up.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, a container of cut lettuce not covered.
08B-12-5
33
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lettuce located in the walk-in cooler.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing unit,glass door:; tamago (47F - Cold Holding); cooked eel (48F - Cold Holding); krab salad (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator about 1.5hrs ago,removed to other reach in cooler for additional cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the sushi counter.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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/ Observed 6 employees present at the time of the inspection. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets containing soy sauce stored on the walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the krab salad located in the low boy reach in cooler,front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn and in disrepair,standing glass door unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef located in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cream cheese ,vegetables located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD 40 stored above clean plates on shelves located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - 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/ At the time of the inspection observed 5 employees present. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
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**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the sushi counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn and in disrepair,standing glass door unit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,cookline. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed for low boy unit,kitchen. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust,walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
22
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed below the cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing mixed vegetables,bananas,samurai chicken stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Observed buckets containing avocados stored on the walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of ovens soiled,cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-25: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
25
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above noodles and carrots in the walk in cooler. The operator removed the chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler, raw chicken over raw fish. The operator removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed sushi rice at the sushi bar using 4 hours time control with no time mark. As per operator, sushi rice was made 1 hour. The operator put the time. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink by the walk in cooler being blocked. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile damaged in the kitchen area in front of the walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Foods stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also sauce containers on the floor in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Kitchen lights not covered.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover dusty.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed small leaking at the dish machine.
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sakura Gables Japanese Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sakura Gables Japanese Rest on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sakura Gables Japanese Rest?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sakura Gables Japanese Rest.
How does Sakura Gables Japanese Rest compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Sakura Gables Japanese Rest most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Sakura Gables Japanese Rest's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sakura Gables Japanese Rest have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sakura Gables Japanese Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sakura Gables Japanese Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura Gables Japanese Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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