Sake House
824 Lomax St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Permanent Food Service · License 2613776
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 28 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 8 basic (6 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-27
- Administrative complaint on Aug 28Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score53
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 28, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shrimp stored over seaweed salad. Manager properly stored food items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
frozen meat stored in white to go plastic bag in white freezer. White paper towel used to line container of salmon sushi bar. Employee removed paper towels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Strainer stored in hand wash sink.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink
Drain from water heater draining in hand sink at end of cooks line.
Repeat violation
Basic8
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Tongs on stainless cart.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Walk in cooler shelves.
Repeat violation
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
One hood filter missing above cooking equipment.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of ice machine is soiled with a black mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Grease build up Underneath flat top grill. Gaskets soiled on cooks line.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Gap underneath back door.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen and ware washing area.
Repeat violation
Code 38, Lighting: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
No light provided in storage area near back door.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.