How many health inspections has SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE had?

SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?

Yes, SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE?

The most frequently cited violations at SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

120 SAN MARCO AVE, Saint Augustine, FL 32084

St. Johns County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE INC · License: SEA6502035

SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE in Saint Augustine, FL has 22 inspections on record with 220 total violations (10 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

22Inspections

220Violations

2Closures

Data current as of September 23, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Sep 23, 2025	Roach & rodent activity	09:46:00
Oct 23, 2024	Roach & rodent activity	10:12:00

Inspection History (22)

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 24, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 25, 2022 — Complaint Full· 14 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

May 3, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 21, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 25 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V52 Personal cleanliness

Jun 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Jul 11, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the St. Johns County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 10 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.87.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE had?: SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE ever been shut down?: Yes, SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE?: The most frequently cited violations at SAKADA JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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