Sakana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
501 Seabreeze Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32118 · Permanent Food Service · License 7403659
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection3 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-33
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
-ice inside well
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in ice used for drinks.
See stop sale. -container of cut lemons stored inside drink ice
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -dishmachine 10ppm after running dish machine several times, manager called for service on machine. Set up 3 compartment sink sanitizer
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
-provided employee health reporting agreement
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
-severe leak at hand sink on cook line
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish.
-operator has "white tuna" on menu providing escolar. Advised operator to use FDA SEAFOOD LIST, operator removed information from menu prior to reprinting. -noted to operator that "Albacore" is the only species of fish that may have vernacular used as "white tuna"
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -david
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
-whole mushrooms stored above sprouts, manager corrected
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-hand sink at cookline, leak from drain line
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
-bottom right corner of fire door near hibachi area
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing.
-hibachi area
Reporting only1
Code 48, Gas appliances and boilers: Gasoline powered equipment/mower located inside of the building.
For reporting purposes only. -inside small storage cubby near ice machine
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.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.