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Sasaya Japanese Market

1956 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Sasaya Japanese Market has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
95
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked eel. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go salads - cut lettuce, tomatoes and carrots.
02D-03-4
82
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Glass door - salads - cut lettuce (52F). Per operator, lettuce ambient cooling since 11am - current time 4:50pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Food being prepared not properly protected from contamination. No sneeze guard or means of food protection at prep area. Reviewed with operator. **Warning**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw roe in same drawer pan with ready to eat cooked eel. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Glass door - salads - cut lettuce (52F). Per operator, lettuce ambient cooling since 11am - current time 4:50pm. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
55
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Drawers - raw fish stored over vegetables. Drawers - raw fish stored in same container as ready-to-eat food - cooked eel and vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice marked 11:30-3:30. Current time 3:45. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Sushi rice marked 11:30-3:30. Current time 3:45. See stop sale.
03F-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to triple sink.
36-27-5
50
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Sushi chef cutting salmon. Reviewed bare hand food contact with sushi chef. He put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving raw sushi. Printed consumer advisory and operator displayed on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At sushi station.
08B-49-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sasaya Japanese Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sasaya Japanese Market on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sasaya Japanese Market?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sasaya Japanese Market.

How does Sasaya Japanese Market compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sasaya Japanese Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sasaya Japanese Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sasaya Japanese Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sasaya Japanese Market 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 Sasaya Japanese Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sasaya Japanese Market is inspected around three times per year on average.

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