Sarku Japan
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025
58
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Sarku Japan stretching back to 2022. Sarku Japan was last inspected on Aug 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Orange Park restaurant, which scores around 73. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in warmer at front counter at 121F. Per employee, rice prepared at approximately 1:00. Temperature taken by inspector at 2:08. Employee heated rice to 168F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Pump dispenser at handwash sink at front counter is a hair conditioner bottle. Manager stated it is hand soap.
41-21-4
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. Manager does not have any employee training proof, states all certificates have expired for all six employees; Roger, Ka, Mylene, Bui, Xiaopin and Gun. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Two nozzles on soda machine have slime substance on the exterior.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water observed in refrigerated drawers under flat grill on right side.
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate has black and pink slime substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under three compartment sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse directly on open case of clean wiping cloths at front counter, backpack on single service cups on dry storage rack, cell phone on shelf above single service sauces in cabinet at front counter. Manager moved all. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. No storage area for personal belongings. Multiple purses, bags and phone in multiple areas of food storage. Purse directly on open case of clean wiping cloths at front counter, backpack on single service cups on dry storage rack, cell phone on shelf above single service sauces in cabinet at front counter. Manager moved all and will find suitable storage area. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-01-4
52
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from attached hose at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw beef stored above ready to eat sauce. Operator rearranged to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, five employees hired over 60 days do not have proof of training.
53B-02-5
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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPr Form HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor at back hand wash sink and bucket of sauce on the floor at front counter. Operator moved both to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water at grill at 92F. Operator removed utensil from water. Also, tong handle laying in cooked noodles in drawer under flat grill. Operator moved tongs to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler at front counter. Operator added new thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
43
May 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under prep table at back prep area. Manager cleaned and discarded dead roach.**Warning** **Warning**
35A-03-4
95
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm for sanitizer bucket in back kitchen area. Operator remade bucket and observed 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-39-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler observed pans of raw beef stored over ready to eat shrimp sauce portions. Operator moved sauce portions during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter observed, fried rice (109F - Hot Holding) in warmer. Operator stated rice was cooked one hour prior heated up rice and second temp at 170F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet behind front counter observed container of sanitizer stored over chop sticks. Employee moved sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple stacks of togo boxes in kitchen area store not inverted or covered. Operator turned stacks over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored over food for customers in walk-in cooler. Operator moved drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance buildup around three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed slight mold-like substance buildup on plate of ice machine.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarku Japan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sarku Japan?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarku Japan.
How does Sarku Japan compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Sarku Japan most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Sarku Japan's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarku Japan have averaged around four 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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