Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville
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9432 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has accumulated 178 violations across 24 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with improper hand and arm washing cited in at least 5 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 5 inspections, and approved food source violations in 6 inspections. Employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, and time-as-a-control violations also appear repeatedly across the record. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has been recommended for administrative complaint proceedings twice: in November 2023 and October 2025. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025—a complaint-based inspection—documented 12 violations including high-priority shell stock requirements and approved food source violations, resulting in inspection completed with no further action. The preceding October 2025 routine inspection found 21 violations and again resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville had?
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville find?
- Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Sakura Japanese Restaurant in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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