Sarku Japan
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
55
Score
Sarku Japan, located at 8021 Citrus Park Town Ctr Dr #2010 in Tampa, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 26, 2026, resulting in a score of 55. The inspection identified one critical, four major, and one minor violation. These included issues with in-use utensil storage, improper sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and handwashing practices.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
55
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
52
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
55
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
52
Violations — Jan 26, 2026 Inspection
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in standing water temped 41 F.
10-07-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washed and rinsed large food pans in three-compartments sink, then put on drain boards to air dry. No sanitizer in three-compartments sink. Discussed with manager, manager setup sanitizer with quaternary ammonia and tested 200ppm, informed employee to re-sanitize food pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee entered kitchen after lunch break, washed hands in three-compartments sink with soap then engaged to prep sushi rolls. Discussed with manager to educate employee to wash hands in handwash sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by 2 large meat mixers in kitchen. Manager moved machines aside and able to utilized the handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front service line. Provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle with pink liquid at back kitchen. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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