Sarku Japan

451 E Altamonte Dr Ste Fs04, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Sarku Japan, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The city-wide average is 76, putting Sarku Japan squarely in typical territory. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -chlorine in 3 compartment sink greater than 100ppm. Added water, recheck 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle of degreaser per operator. Not labeled.

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of shelf above sanitizer and drain board of 3 compartment sink slightly soiled.

23-03-4

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -facility quat dispenser not working, temporarily using chlorine bleach for sanitizing. No test strips for chlorine.

16-37-1

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee took cash from customer, then handled to go container without washing hands. **Warning**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. -employee wiped face with paper towel, pulled clean single use gloves out of box, placed them on case of water bottles and then washed hands with no soap before putting on gloves to return to cook line. **Warning**

12A-20-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washing and rinsing pans, hen placing on shelf without sanitizing. **Warning**

22-45-4

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -grill cook handled raw chicken (1 hand on scoop stored in product, other hand in direct contact with raw chicken) then continued working. Handled noodles, noodle scoop and to go containers without removing gloves and washing hands. **Warning**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bag of cut cabbage on rack at front counter under rice 54°f less than 4 hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -delivery stacked in front of only hand wash sink in back of house. Employee put order away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -bags of frozen diced chicken in standing water in prep sink. **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -white rice and brown rice scoop handles in contact with product across from grill. In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle touching rice in dry bulk rice container. **Warning**

10-06-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cooking equipment **Warning**

36-73-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarku Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sarku Japan compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?

Sarku Japan most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Altamonte Springs average of 76.

Has Sarku Japan's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sarku Japan means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sarku Japan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarku Japan is inspected around two times per year on average.

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