Sakura of Japan
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Sakura of Japan 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Sakura of Japan scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Myers restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer over 200ppm in wiping cloth bucket. Operator added more water to correct to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of food items on the on the floor. Operator removed the food item off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on counter. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. butter (85F - Cold Holding) stored next to stove at front cook line, the operator states has been out for 1 hour but near source of heat. Educated on time as a public health control and provided application via email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Sanitizer in 3 compartment sink at 0ppm, the operator remixed to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored in walk in cooler above green beans. The operator relocated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) at front counter cook line. The operator iced down the chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored next to single service cups at front counter. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink near exit door had large trash can stored in front and multiple buckets blocking the knee/leg controls. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. butter (85F - Cold Holding) stored next to stove at front cook line, the operator states has been out for 1 hour but near source of heat. Educated on time as a public health control and provided application via email. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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 food handler certificate for 1 employee who is not working during time of inspection. 3 employees currently involved in food preparation at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor near ice machine buildup, the operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin near entrance to front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in container of bourbon sauce. Metal cup with no handle in container of uncooked rice. The operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A copy was provided via email to the operator to post on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. The lid of reach in freezer across from 3 compartment sink is severely rusted and does not allow easy cleaning. **Warning**
14-52-4
30
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed multiple soda bottles stored in ice machine. Operator removed bottles from ice and began clearing ice machine. **Warning**
01B-12-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed multiple soda bottles stored in ice machine. Operator removed bottles from ice and began clearing ice machine. **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12-01-2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice buildup in walk in cooler: raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); ; cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding). Educated operator on proper cold holding, instructed operator to keep door shut as much as possible. Walk in cooler is slowly cooling to proper temperature frame, and was open for prolonged period of time this morning to clean for and preparation.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed items blocking hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at back hand wash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on fryer handler. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
41
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink blocked by trash can by back door. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed item stored in hand wash sink. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach at hand wash sink at front counter. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sink blocked by trash can by back door. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bourbon sauce. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
67
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over sauces in Walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at back door to kitchen blocked by pans on sink and buckets in front of hand wash sink. Op removed all items blocking hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed sugar bin lid repaired with duct tape to fix crack. Repeat 10-23-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters at back cooks line and prep kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating and drink at prep area of kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tubs of raw chicken and cooked on floor in Walk-in cooler and cooks line. Observed bottled water and soda on floor in kitchen .
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen repeat 10-23-23 **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cooks line in back kitchen. Repeat 10-23-23 **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
58
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by back door as blocked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed hand wash sink as blocked. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair bulk sugar container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: **Time Extended**
14-71-4
86
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by back door as blocked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Operator is unable to locate food handler certificates at the time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair bulk sugar container. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 73F. Operator refilled with water at 154F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
55
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on front counter : cooked boba tapioca pearls (56F - Cold Holding). Operator states item has only been out 1 hour. Operator moved item to fridge for cooling. Observed in walk in cooler : cooked chicken (125F - Cooling); raw beef (56F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (43F - Cold Holding); ambient air (45F - Cold Holding). Operator instructed employees to keep door shut for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by back door as blocked by trays stored on top. Operator moved items for proper storage.
31A-09-4
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 food handler training certificates for 3 employees, 2 additional employees working at time of inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cook line. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle. Operator moved item for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 73F.
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as scoop in bulk sauce bin. Operator removed item from bin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Nov 15, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sakura of Japan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sakura of Japan on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sakura of Japan?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Sakura of Japan.
How does Sakura of Japan compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Sakura of Japan most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Sakura of Japan's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sakura of Japan have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sakura of Japan 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 of Japan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura of Japan is inspected around four times per year on average.
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