Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

SAKURA JAPAN

1441 TAMIAMI TRAIL STE 619, Port Charlotte, FL 33948

FoodNon-Seating

Latest violations

4 High Priority

Mar 25, 2026

City

Port Charlotte

County

Charlotte

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

03D-02-5

Detail 24467272

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The cooked rice was prepared the day prior and had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice.

01B-36-5

Detail 24467269

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The cooked rice was prepared the day prior and had been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site

41-18-4

Detail 24467273

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine solution in the three compartment sink used for warewashing exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24467271

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeding 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 24467270

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for cooked rice and California sushi rolls. The operator was emailed a written plan. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23918132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with black mold like substance on them. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 23918130

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed short Co2 tanks not secured. Observed operator securing tanks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23918133

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sheet pans stored face up. Observed operator invert to face down. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23918131

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with grooves on them. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23918129

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door. Observed operator removing tongs and putting into dish. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-02-5

Detail 23784676

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepped raw beef , chicken, and cooked rice in walk in cooler without date markings.

36-01-4

Detail 23784677

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed raw beef blood on floor of walk-in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 23784673

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23784675

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at grill station, in drawer on low boy, bottom right hand side, food debris on empty drawer. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23784674

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container across from mop station, without a label identifying item

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 23640754

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM expired 12312024 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Observed CFM expired 12312024 not renewed. Admin Complaint

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 23479287

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024 Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 23479284

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. Observed CFM expired 12312024 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23479285

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in kitchen cutting boards with food stains on them. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23479283

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink by three compartment sink Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23479289

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves through put them. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23479288

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food being prepped without a hair net on. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23479286

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on line in low boy, gaskets with food debris on them. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23479290

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on a hotel pan, an old day dot label on it. Observed operator removing day dot. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35A-03-4

Detail 22913732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 11 dead roaches in storage closet observed 4 dead roaches under three compartment sink, observed 4 dead roaches under cook stove. All in kitchen area. Observed 10 dead roaches under equipment on front line counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-06: Observed one dead roach behind grill station at front counter. Observed operator cleaning it up. Observed one live roach on its back, next to grill station. Observed operator stepping on it and cleaning it up during call back inspection.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 22911510

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 6 rodent droppings around ice machine in kitchen area. Observed 5 rodent droppings coming out of kitchen behind swing door going to counter. Observed 3 rodent droppings along floor and wall by grill station. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22911513

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.Observed no proof of employee training in establishment. Repeat Violation Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22911514

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed by swing door cove molding broken Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22911512

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 11 dead roaches in storage closet observed 4 dead roaches under three compartment sink, observed 4 dead roaches under cook stove. All in kitchen area. Observed 10 dead roaches under equipment on front line counter. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 22911511

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed by ice machine and by swing door holes in walls. Warning

Apr 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22780524

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key during call back inspection Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed training needs to be completed for employee training. Operator has 4 employees maximum working at one time. Operator still is going to do employee training.Time Extended.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-05-4

Detail 22776649

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches at hand sink paper towel dispensers, by wok station and 3 live roaches by three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed operator removing paper towel dispenser from wall next to three compartment sink and throwing it into trash can. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 1 live roach on front counter during call back inspection. Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 22776648

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key during call back inspection Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 22776644

51-11-4

Detail 22776646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen not secured. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed Co2 tanks not secured during call back inspection Time Extended.

35A-03-4

Detail 22776645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in paper towel dispenser by three compartment sink. Observed 15-20 more dead roaches behind fryer and wok station in kitchen. Observed approximately 15-20 more dead on line at grill station . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed 30 dead roaches in kitchen and 19 dead roaches on front line/counter during call back inspection Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22776647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-04: Observed gaskets not completed during call back inspection. Time extended.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-05-4

Detail 22773574

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches at hand sink paper towel dispensers, by wok station and 3 live roaches by three compartment sink in kitchen. Observed operator removing paper towel dispenser from wall next to three compartment sink and throwing it into trash can. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22773576

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of manager certification. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22773572

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. Observed operator not being able to provide proof of employee food training. Office door was open, now it's closed, locked, and no key. Warning

27-16-5

Detail 22773575

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water or cold water at hand washing sink on front line. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22773579

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks in kitchen not secured. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22773577

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils not stored handles up in bain on drying rack. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22773578

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 12 dead roaches in paper towel dispenser by three compartment sink. Observed 15-20 more dead roaches behind fryer and wok station in kitchen. Observed approximately 15-20 more dead on line at grill station . Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22773573

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets with black mold like substance on them through out kitchen. Warning

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22422094

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed as soon as you walk into kitchen, hand sink blocked with a five gallon bucket and a case of chemicals in front of it

31B-02-4

Detail 22422097

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed as soon as you walk into kitchen, no paper towels in dispenser by hand sink

31B-03-4

Detail 22422099

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed as soon as you walk into kitchen, no soap hand sink

21-14-4

Detail 22422096

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed as soon as you walk into kitchen, a bucket with solid towels sitting in liquid by hand sink

36-27-5

Detail 22422100

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.observed walls soiled throughout kitchen and counter area

42-01-4

Detail 22422095

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop sitting in empty mop bucket not hung up to dry properly

02D-01-5

Detail 22422098

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice with out proper label on it.