How many health inspections has SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET had?

SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET ever been shut down?

No, SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET?

The most frequently cited violations at SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Handwashing procedures.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET

870 SW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET STUART INC · License: SEA5301768

SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET in Stuart, FL has 26 inspections on record with 136 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

26Inspections

136Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 1, 2025

Inspection History (26)

Apr 1, 2025 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Mar 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Nov 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Apr 2, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 12, 2024 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

Feb 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Oct 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Jun 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

May 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 14, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 17, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 26, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Oct 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Aug 7, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V21 Time as control

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

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

How Does This Facility Compare?

SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET had?: SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET ever been shut down?: No, SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET?: The most frequently cited violations at SAKURA JAPANESE BUFFET are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Handwashing procedures.

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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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