Sarku Japan, 10300 Southside Blvd #3130, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: SARKU JAPAN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10300 Southside Blvd #3130, Jacksonville, FL 32256
License #: 2611419
Total inspections: 25
Last inspection: 6/6/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water on rear dry storage shelf next to front counter entry door. Two on shelf in prep near ice machine
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** At call back pans not dried before storage
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In shrimp and noodles, cold hold drawer at hibachi station. **Corrected On-Site** Tongs in noodles on front line
6/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On vent/fan cover of ice machine.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Bottled water on rear dry storage shelf next to front counter entry door.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. In shrimp and noodles, cold hold drawer at hibachi station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line/front line 60°. Gave and filled out time as public health control form
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Cut cabbage, cook line/front line was 60°. Employee stated cabbage is used in 40 minutes. Corrective action, gave and filled out time as public health control form.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired on 1/10/2013
4/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Phone on prep table by slicer.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid chemical.
9/27/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drinking from bottled water, went back to cooking, did not wash hands. Cookline
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
3/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans on shelf stacked
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Cutting vegetables, put in walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Drinking drink, did not wash hands, handling utensils and dishware
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Under cola dispenser
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk spice container
11/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raww chicken over raw2 beef walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. Beef
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices.
4/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop holder
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. bowls and pans stacked wet
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. bowls and pans stacked wet
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cup used as scoop in bulk sugar
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. scoop handle in cornstarch
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. knives on magnetic strip
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice scoop holder
11/29/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical - Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Critical - Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
6/17/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/17/2011Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-02-1 Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. No one knows about testing dish water
7/19/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/13/2010Complaint FullCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/9/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spice container above rice cookers. COS.
  • Critical. Observed milk not date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed pooled eggs at three compartment sink temped at 53 degrees F. Shrimp in walk-in cooler 77 degees F. COS.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered chicken in walk-in freezer. COS.
  • Critical. Observed carrots not at least 6 inches off the ground in walk-in cooler. COS.
  • Critical. Observed raw chicken stored on bulk container during prep.
  • Critical. Observed scoop without handle being used with spices. COS.
  • Observed utensils stored in standing water temped at 88 degrees F. COS.
  • Critical. Observed after picking bags of food up off the floor, employee failed to properly wash hands. Rinsed only in 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee rinsed gloved hands only in 3 compartment sink after handling raw chicken.
  • Critical. Observed employee handled raw chicken then went to deep fryer, then back to raw chicken without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed open employee drinks on dry storage shelf next to handsink. COS.
  • Observed cutting board worn/grooved. COS.
  • Observed food (veggies) in reach-in cooler not stored in food grade container. White plastic bags.
  • Observed wet cloth not stored in sanitizing bucket.
  • Observed wet nesting. Clean pans above three compartment sink.
  • Observed leaking faucet at prep sink.
  • Critical. Observed handsink not accessible. COS.
  • Critical. Observed handsink used for purposes. Dumping. COS.
  • Critical. Observed no soap at handsink.
  • Observed wet mop not hung up to dry.
  • Observed mop water not disposed of after using.
7/9/2010Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk seasoning under rice cooker
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. fried rice at front counter Corrected On Site. reheated
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in bulk seasoning
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. No one knows about testing dish water
6/1/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • 24-08-1 equipment and untensil not properly air dried
5/26/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/18/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Violation: 14-27-1 Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last inspected 2/09.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Under cola dispenser front counter
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
2/18/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last inspected 2/09.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Under cola dispenser front counter
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. astic utensils front counter
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
12/17/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 6/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 3/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/12/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/11/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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