Sarku Japan
1500 Apalachee Pkwy Unit # 1065, Tallahassee, FL 32301 · Permanent Food Service · License 4701553
What drove the grade
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 complaint inspection3 intermediate, 6 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Observed in the kitchen area above the prep table.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed food debris in all of the HWS.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
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Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed in the prep kitchen area.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach-in cooler.
Repeat violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed in the kitchen area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed on the drink machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed in the kitchen area.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed near the walk-in cooler.
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 31, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Chlorine >400 ppm, operator diluted solution. Retested at 100ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.