Sakura King

2609 Thonotosassa Rd, Plant City, FL 33563
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Sakura King stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among Plant City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of cooked meat and egg rolls not dated in storage cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box reused to hold pre-fried egg rolls in reach in cooler
25-32-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple containers of cooled meats in storage cooler not covered
08B-12-5
82
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple bags of frozen meats in to go bags in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line blocked by rack. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line hand sink by walk in cooler. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager ordered test strips and made three compartment sink and tested sanitizer. Tested at 50ppm
16-37-1
64
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy displayed expired 2-1-2025 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
58
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Establishment had Purox bleach for cleaning and laundry. Manager went and got approved bleach fir food contact surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
22-48-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon, operator had vendor send letter of parasite destruction **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5
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. Manager had safe staff books but certificates were not filled out **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At server station **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
May 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing in **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakura King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakura King on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sakura King?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sakura King.

How does Sakura King compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Sakura King most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Plant City average of 81.

Has Sakura King's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sakura King have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sakura King 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 King inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura King is inspected around three times per year on average.