Iona, Lee County

SAKURA CHINATOWN

15271 MCGREGOR BLVD 24, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Nov 6, 2024
City
Iona
County
Lee
Status
Closed
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.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 23338508

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw frozen chicken stored over raw beef in walk in freezer. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23338506

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, grease inside toaster oven.

31A-11-4

Detail 23338517

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glove stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed glove. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23338509

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in hallway near restrooms. Educated operator on replacing ceiling tiles. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23338510

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

36-73-4

Detail 23338511

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath woks at cook line. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23338507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside if equipment at cook line.

25-32-4

Detail 23338516

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cardboard box used to drain fried foods.

25-02-4

Detail 23338512

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks at bar.

22-16-4

Detail 23338515

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

21-12-4

Detail 23338514

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23338513

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar/spice containers at cook line.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

14-31-5

Detail 23005942

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with fried foods in reach in freezer at cook line. Educated operator on using food grade containers. Repeat Violation Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 23005934

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed repackaged raw chicken stored over repackaged raw beef. Educated operator on proper storage of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23005935

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 7 rodent droppings on top of dishmachine. Observed 3 rodent droppings on shelving near canned foods in kitchen. Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 23005939

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23005937

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23005932

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23005944

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in hallway near restrooms. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23005943

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at front beverage/service area. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23005936

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door near restrooms. Educated operator on fixing door. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23005940

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath woks at cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23005941

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris on outside of equipment at sushi bar and on shelving in walk in cooler. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 23005933

Basic - Objectionable odors in dining room entrance other areas of the establishment. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23005938

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Educated operator on storing wet wiping cloths in sanitizing solution. Repeat Violation Warning

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 20

22-41-4

Detail 22417494

High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added bleach and primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22417495

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with sushi rice and raw meats in walk in freezer.

08A-02-6

Detail 22417492

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of frozen raw chicken stored over bag of frozen egg rolls in walk in freezer.

08A-05-6

Detail 22417497

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22417490

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area blocked by cutting board. Operator removed cutting board. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22417485

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed egg rolls not date marked in walk in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 22417482

Intermediate - Spray bottle near back kitchen exit containing toxic substance not labeled.

14-01-5

Detail 22417480

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense oatmeal.

36-32-5

Detail 22417498

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tile in dining room and kitchen.

21-05-5

Detail 22417489

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.

40-06-5

Detail 22417483

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator cellphone stored on prep table. Operator fixed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22417487

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.

35B-01-4

Detail 22417496

Basic - Exterior door near restrooms has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22417484

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris on side of sushi bar reach in cooler.

08B-47-4

Detail 22417493

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of sauces stored on floor in walk in cooler.

25-32-4

Detail 22417491

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reusing plastic jug as scoop.

25-06-4

Detail 22417488

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on having containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 22417481

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed egg rolls in walk in cooler not covered.

06-01-5

Detail 22417479

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed packaged frozen pork thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22417486

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22133463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22133461

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with sign. Operator posted before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22133459

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Interior roof of microwave oven at cook line.

11-26-1

Detail 22133458

Intermediate - 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. Operator completed forms before leaving inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22133464

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup at front service area.

08B-47-4

Detail 22133462

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of bean sprouts stored on floor in walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22133460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters.

36-64-5

Detail 22133466

Basic - Objectionable odors at entrance of the establishment.

25-06-4

Detail 22133465

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 14

22-41-4

Detail 21565685

High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21565680

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Egg rolls 50F cold hold, raw tuna 50F cold hold, noodles 50F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned walk in cooler and called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21565681

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven at cook line. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21565684

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled spoon stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21565682

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked egg rolls, meats, noodles, and sauces not date marked. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21565692

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature reaching 80F (waited 3 minutes) at front sushi bar hand wash sink. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21565679

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust/cob webs at back kitchen exit. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21565691

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21565689

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of food being stored off floor. Repeat Violation Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21565688

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Sushi Bar. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21565687

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris behind soda nozzles. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21565683

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Educated operator on importance of storing containers inverted. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 21565686

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwash area. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21565690

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cool running water. Warning

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 21220120

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored near food items at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 21220119

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue behind soda nozzles.

24-08-4

Detail 21220121

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink cup at beverage station.

08B-47-4

Detail 21220122

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 21220123

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21220118

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters and walk in cooler shelves.

25-06-4

Detail 21220117

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

14-31-5

Detail 20763538

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk in freezer.

08A-02-6

Detail 20763541

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed trays of raw chicken stored over trays of raw meat. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20763539

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at end of cookline blocked by cutting board. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20763542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris inside knife storage containers at sushi bar.

29-20-5

Detail 20763540

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwash area.

06-01-5

Detail 20763537

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Educated operator on proper thawing procedure. Repeat Violation

Aug 26, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 20462795

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two 6lb cans of ketchup dented. Cans separated to be returned to distributor. Corrective Action Taken

22-41-4

Detail 20462796

High Priority - 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. Observed chlorine concentration at 0ppm. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 20462794

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed tray of raw chicken stored over tray of raw meat in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20462793

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer blade.

51-11-4

Detail 20462789

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

25-06-4

Detail 20462792

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 20462791

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken thawing at room temperature.

02D-01-5

Detail 20462790

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container.