Ocoee, Orange County

SARKU JAPAN #078

9401 W COLONIAL DR #252, Ocoee, FL 34761

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Ocoee
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 24306235

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice not marked. Operator marked 10:30 am. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24306237

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24306236

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all equipment and cooking equipment back of the house. Underneath ware wash area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 24306238

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish machine area.

02D-01-5

Detail 24306234

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container by back of the house cook line. Operator labeled adobo. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-05-4

Detail 23876053

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. On the wall located at front service counter. Staff killed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23876061

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Less than 4 hours. Staff added time mark. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23876062

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23876060

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 23876057

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door to ice bin at soda machine.

36-08-4

Detail 23876059

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Back kitchen area

10-06-5

Detail 23876058

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in drawer with cut greens. Staff removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-54-4

Detail 23876056

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut cabbage in wak in cooler. Staff added lid. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23876052

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.unwashed cabbage over prepared cabbage. Staff moved cabbage. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23876055

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23876054

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in medium plastic container. Located on cook line in back kitchen.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 23502974

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in back kitchen blocked with tumbler. Moved tumbler from in front of sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 23502977

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice. Sink on front counter.

31B-02-4

Detail 23502979

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on front counter.

22-31-4

Detail 23502972

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23502978

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to entrance of walk-in cooler.

10-06-5

Detail 23502973

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tong in cut cabbage. Staff removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23502980

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 70F at make table for sushi.

14-47-4

Detail 23502976

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower shelf of prep table located in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-30-4

Detail 23502975

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Dish area , lower half of wall.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 23034756

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting next to soda fountain on front counter.

31A-09-4

Detail 23034751

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher I sink o front counter. Staff removed. Back hand sink has meat tumbler in front. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 23034755

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves.

36-03-4

Detail 23034757

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Throughout back kitchen.

14-11-5

Detail 23034753

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Refrigerator on cook line Gasket on walk in cooler door torn.

10-06-5

Detail 23034758

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon ad tongs in the drawer of shrimp and noodles in cooler on cook line.

14-47-4

Detail 23034752

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of prep table.

36-27-5

Detail 23034754

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back kitchen area

29-11-4

Detail 23034759

Basic - Water leaking from faucet handles

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22587767

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager added time-mark. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22587768

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In back kitchen. Large tumbler blocking hand sink.

22-20-5

Detail 22587766

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 22587769

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in back kitchen Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22274540

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over noodles. Manager removed eggs. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22274544

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Less than 4 hours cut cabbage (67F - Cold Holding) - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

29-34-4

Detail 22274542

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22274548

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 22274545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 22274547

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

40-06-5

Detail 22274538

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 22274546

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.two male cooks - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 22274539

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to ingredient bin - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 22274541

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in buckets - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

10-06-5

Detail 22274549

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shrimp on front line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 22274543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-11: Time Extended

Sep 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22272930

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over noodles. Manager removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22272942

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Less than 4 hours cut cabbage (67F - Cold Holding)

29-34-4

Detail 22272937

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 22272936

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder. Staff cleaned Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22272934

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk-in cooler door.

51-11-4

Detail 22272931

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen

35A-03-4

Detail 22272932

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 behind prep table 1 behind ice machine 1 in bulb cover over stove Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 22272935

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack on prep table

13-03-4

Detail 22272933

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.two male cooks

14-38-4

Detail 22272938

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to ingredient bin

08B-38-4

Detail 22272940

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce in buckets

10-06-5

Detail 22272941

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in shrimp on front line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 22272939

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-27-4

Detail 22034805

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 form. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22034800

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. Provided operator with form. Form must be filled out for each person and kept on file in facility.v Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 22034804

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Tiles and vents throughout kitchen area soiled.

24-08-4

Detail 22034803

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bus tubs on clean storage rack.

38-07-4

Detail 22034801

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One shield missing on hood system.

23-03-4

Detail 22034802

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on bulk containers food debris.

08B-17-4

Detail 22034798

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of avocado above shredded carrots. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22034799

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk at back door of kitchen.

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 21737884

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-30: Time Extended

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

27-25-4

Detail 21596504

Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temperature 80F. Warning

27-24-4

Detail 21596505

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Max temperature 80F. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21596507

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Max temperature 80F Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21596503

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on walk in cooler. Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21596506

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ware wash area behind and underneath sinks. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 21596502

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light on hood. Warning

May 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 21094100

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator will add quaternary to bring to proper minimum.

08A-05-6

Detail 21094101

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cut cabbage in walk-in cooler, operator moved Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21094099

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Throughout kitchen and behind front counter

14-11-4

Detail 21094102

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left exterior of walk-in cooler damaged, pulling away from unit

14-69-4

Detail 21094103

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 20731790

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef with bare hands and then grabbed spatula to cook chicken.

03A-02-5

Detail 20731787

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noodles 49f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.

31B-02-4

Detail 20731789

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink.

14-10-4

Detail 20731791

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn under flat grill.

14-17-4

Detail 20731788

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation