Spring Hill, Hernando County

SAKURA ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI

128 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
May 19, 2026
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-69-4

Detail 24584568

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-19: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24495987

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany L. expired 3/29/2026, Nelson P. 3/29/2026, Nadia M. expired 3/29/2026, Sariah P.R. expired 3/29/2026, Antoinette C. expired 3/29/2026. FRLA. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24495986

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Time Extended

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

22-49-4

Detail 24478077

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Changed the bucket and still reading Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24478076

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips expired 7/2025. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24478075

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Tiffany L. expired 3/29/2026, Nelson P. 3/29/2026, Nadia M. expired 3/29/2026, Sariah P.R. expired 3/29/2026, Antoinette C. expired 3/29/2026. FRLA. Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24478070

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. A cloth covering plant food in the walk in cooler. The operator replaced the cloth with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 24478071

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink at the front counter by the sushi prep area. The operator moved the drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 24478072

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several containers and plastic cups wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24478069

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the cook line is soiled with grease and food debris. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24478073

Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 24478074

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs stored on the equipment door handle. The operator moved the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 24032948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in the kitchen area, Soy sauce bucket in sushi prep area, Buckets in walk in cooler, Rice bag in dry storage area and boxes of sauce packets in dry storage area by the restaurant rooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24032949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on door in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in frezzer by the left of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Ice buildup on the door in the walk-in freezer still there. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24032947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

05-05-4

Detail 23876336

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side reach in cooler by the cook line cooler not working. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 23876342

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The to-go menu is missing the reminder for the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 23876340

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the DBPR form HR 5022-09. For Sushi rice or tempura shrimp Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 23876343

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch bucket in dry storage area located in the back of the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23876335

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in the kitchen area, Soy sauce bucket in sushi prep area, Buckets in walk in cooler, Rice bag in dry storage area and boxes of sauce packets in dry storage area by the restaurant rooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23876337

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup on door in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in frezzer by the left of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

36-62-4

Detail 23876334

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. In the back on the kitchen, in the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 23876339

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Shelves and fans in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23876333

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

25-32-4

Detail 23876338

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut and reused. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23876341

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp uncover in reach in freezer, left side of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Time Extended

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 13Total: 24

03B-15-5

Detail 23869563

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tempura Shrimp (86F - Hot Holding), product made at 1pm Manager put in cooler to cool down. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-86-1

Detail 23869560

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Fish in sushi area and operator is using bounty paper towels. Warning

01D-08-5

Detail 23869554

High Priority - Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. For fresh salmon. Operator got proof of aquaculture from vendor Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23869570

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (48F- cold holding - prep at 11:30am, recheck 49F at 2:18 pm); cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding). cooked broccoli (49F - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to cool reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23869567

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200 +ppm recheck at 200ppm). Corrected On-Site Warning

05-05-4

Detail 23869557

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side reach in cooler by the cook line cooler not working. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23869556

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing by the sushi prep area. Observed ice and orange liquid in sink. Manager rinsed out Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23869558

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The to-go menu is missing the reminder for the consumer advisory. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23869549

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the sushi prep area, the hand sink on the right side. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23869568

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the DBPR form HR 5022-09. For Sushi rice or tempura shrimp Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23869566

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs in soy sauce located in walk in cooler not date marked. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23869569

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cornstarch bucket in dry storage area located in the back of the kitchen. Warning

14-05-4

Detail 23869552

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in kitchen area. On cook line and dry storage Warning

21-05-5

Detail 23869559

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Towel covering salad in reach in cooler by the prep area. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23869555

Basic - Employee jacket stored in dry storage area. Employee moved jacket. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 23869547

Basic - Employee water bottle in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler by the prep area. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23869561

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on the floor in the kitchen area, Soy sauce bucket in sushi prep area, Buckets in walk in cooler, Rice bag in dry storage area and boxes of sauce packets in dry storage area by the restaurant rooms. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23869550

Basic - Ice buildup on door in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in frezzer by the left of the cook line. Warning

36-62-4

Detail 23869548

Basic - Light not functioning. In the back on the kitchen, in the dry storage area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23869564

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Shelves and fans in walk-in cooler soiled with dust and mold like substance Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23869553

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-32-4

Detail 23869562

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Gallon jug cut and reused. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23869565

Basic - Stored food not covered. Shrimp uncover in reach in freezer, left side of the cook line. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23869551

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Buckets of starches in the dry storage area in the back on the kitchen. Manager labeled Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

14-31-5

Detail 23569063

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready-to-eat spare ribs stored in a non-food grade bag in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored in a container. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23569062

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp and raw lobster stored above ready-to-eat rangoons in reach-in freezer in kitchen across from fryers not in original commercial sealed packaging. Operator corrected organization in freezer. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23569064

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in sushi station coolers. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23433012

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 cans of baby corn stored on shelf in kitchen dented at the seams. Operator removed and separated from other cans.

08A-17-6

Detail 23433011

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in freezer not in original commercial packaging. Operator had employee move and store correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23433010

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored in wait station next to single service items like cups and lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23433013

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored in two handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23433008

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator placed napkins. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23433007

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to the left of the the compartment sink.

08B-20-4

Detail 23433009

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed 4 cans of baby corn stored on shelf in kitchen dented at the seams. Operator removed and separated from other cans. See stop sale.

Apr 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

22-45-4

Detail 22795321

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed two employees rinse strainer and pans off in three compartment sink and put away with clean dishes without properly washing, rinsing, and sanitizing. Operator stopped employees and instructed to properly clean dishes. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22795320

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw animal product stored over broccoli in reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22795319

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine in the kitchen and no paper towels at the left handwash sink in the sushi bar area. Operator placed paper towels. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22795318

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food on the cook line without a beard guard. Discussed requirements with operator.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22592214

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready-to-eat vegetables in sushi reach-in cooler not in commercially sealed packing. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22592213

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed pest spray with spray handle connected to a tube stored next to a bag of flour in office area. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22592217

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty containers stored in handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22592216

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink to the right of the dishmachine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22592215

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of dry storage items like rice stored on floor in office area in rear of kitchen.