Sakura Japan
1441 Tamiami Trail Ste 619, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 · Permanent Food Service · License 1802042
What drove the grade
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate, 3 basic-19
- Administrative complaint on Aug 19Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score61
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed the chlorine solution in the three compartment sink exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
Observed the chlorine wiping cloth solution exceeded 200ppm. The operator diluted the solution to 100ppm.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3°F.
Observed the digital ambient thermometer for the walk in cooler reading 27.5C.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chlorine test kit.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels in the kitchen.
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink.
The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ambient temperature
- The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.