SAKURA BUFFET
2469 W US HWY 90 STE 148, Lake City, FL 32055
Columbia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAKURA BUFFET OF LAKE CITY INC · License: SEA2200217
SAKURA BUFFET in Lake City, FL has 27 inspections on record with 260 total violations (9.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of June 24, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2015 | Roach activity | 09:53:00 |
Inspection History (27)
Jun 24, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 8, 2025 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 20, 2024 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Oct 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sep 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Jun 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 26 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Sep 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Jul 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 22 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Mar 25, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 6, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 2, 2018 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Jul 30, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Apr 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Oct 17, 2017 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Oct 16, 2017 — Complaint Full· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 13, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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How Does This Facility Compare?
SAKURA BUFFET has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Columbia County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 9.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.40.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has SAKURA BUFFET had?
- SAKURA BUFFET has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has SAKURA BUFFET ever been shut down?
- Yes, SAKURA BUFFET has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at SAKURA BUFFET?
- The most frequently cited violations at SAKURA BUFFET are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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