Sarku Japan in Pensacola
5100 N 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504
Sarku Japan in Pensacola, FL has 0 inspections on record with 0 total violations (0 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures, and $400.00 in fines across 1 disciplinary action (plus 3 FDACS inspections).
Last inspected FDACS: May 26, 2023
Sarku Japan in Pensacola: Comparison to Escambia County Averages
This Facility
0
violations / inspection
0 violations per inspection
Escambia County Avg
1.99
violations / inspection
1.99 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Escambia County Avg
0.16
closures / facility
0.16 county average
Sarku Japan in Pensacola: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2017007644 | $400.00 | Feb 8, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Sarku Japan in Pensacola: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The consumer complaint described in request # 5097978 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided: Updated Employee Health Guide and electronic copy of the inspection report.
Consulted with food establishment management. New managers that have never been through an inspection, answered questions
regarding requirements.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers
and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment
such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders,
and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Back area: observed the water dispenser on the coffee machine with a heavy build up of coffee
residue and a pink and black mold like substance on the inside of the ice machine; COS: The coffee machine and
the ice machine were both emptied cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
x
2-102.11(C)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause
foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can
not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)
(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
PIC unable to answer questions regarding food borne illnesses.
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3-501.17(B)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by
a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date
or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days;
or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Reach in cooler: observed an opened gallon of milk with no date mark; COS: the date opened was
determined and the remainder of the 7 day date marking system was applied.
x
Print Date: 7/13/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably
recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the
common name of the food. 3-302.12
Kitchen area: observed several in use bottles of topping sauces with no labels.
o
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The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
No 2022 food permit available, computer records indicate food permit is in good standings.
o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Provided: Updated Employee Health Guide and electronic copy of inspection report.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety
food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers
and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment
such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders,
and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at
a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Kitchen area: observed a pinkish mold like substance inside the ice machine; COS: Ice machine
emptied, cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Kitchen area: observed a build up of debris on the single serve cup dispenser
o
5-203.14
Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into
the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an
approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf
Mop sink: observe a threaded hose bib with hose attached with no backflow prevention device
installed.
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Sarku Japan in Pensacola: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has Sarku Japan in Pensacola had?
- Sarku Japan in Pensacola has had 0 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 0 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- Has Sarku Japan in Pensacola ever been shut down?
- No, Sarku Japan in Pensacola has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Sarku Japan in Pensacola faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sarku Japan in Pensacola has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sarku Japan in Pensacola been fined?
- Sarku Japan in Pensacola has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Sarku Japan in Pensacola last inspected?
- Sarku Japan in Pensacola was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 26, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Sarku Japan in Pensacola had?
- Sarku Japan in Pensacola has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Sarku Japan in Pensacola find?
- Sarku Japan in Pensacola was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 26, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Sarku Japan in Pensacola had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Sarku Japan in Pensacola has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Sarku Japan in Pensacola?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Sarku Japan in Pensacola are: 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 2-102.11(C): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C) (2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf.
- Does Sarku Japan in Pensacola have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Sarku Japan in Pensacola has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E).
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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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