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Sarku Japan

5100 N 9Th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Sarku Japan appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Pensacola average 95, so Sarku Japan is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding utensils for rice and sushi in water at 73f and 94f. Operator changed out water, new water only 118f. Discussed with operator ways to keep water warm. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
95
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
55
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Automatic vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler under grill: noodles 57f, beef 50f, chicken 50f. All items out of temperature for 2 hours. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Sushi rice held on time not time marked. Per manager, rice has been holding for 2.5 hours.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan available for sushi rice. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand wash sink behind front counter. Operator removed pitcher during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching noodles. Operator removed tongs during inspection. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives and rice scoop held in standing water at 50f. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
47
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles on make bar 52f less than 2 hours
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler: panned raw shrimp over vegetables, sauce, watermelon, and pickled ginger
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed sushi rice held under 4 hours TPHC with no written plan available. Written plan proved during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in noodles on make bar
10-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop on front line in standing at 87f/ sushi knives on sushi bar in standing water at 57f
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel used under cutting board in back kitchen.
21-04-4
50
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarku Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarku Japan?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarku Japan.

How does Sarku Japan compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Sarku Japan most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Sarku Japan's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sarku 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 Sarku Japan inspected?

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

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