SAKURA ASIAN CUISINE & SUSHI

dba BLUE WHALE FL INC

About this restaurant

Sakura Asian Cuisine & Sushi is a seating restaurant with 95 seats located at 128 Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill. The establishment serves Asian cuisine including sushi, Japanese, and Chinese dishes. According to web sources, the restaurant offers fresh sushi and seafood options and is available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery orders.

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F

Food Safety Grade

Poor

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
128 MARINER BLVD
SPRING HILL, FL 34609
Phone
917-280-7618
DBPR District
District 3 — Tampa (licenses expire February)
County (Region Code)
Hernando (code 27)
Seating
95 seats

License

License Number
SEA3701196
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Feb 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 30, 2026
Date Result Expand
May 19, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
Class: Food Visit ID: 13668308 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Apr 7, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13662449 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 30, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13460490 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 15, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Complied

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
Class: Food Visit ID: 13463165 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 16, 2025
Callback
Call Back - Extension given, pending

Violations Found

H · V02
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14 ×2
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
Class: Food Visit ID: 13460245 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Jul 14, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02 ×3
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V03 ×3
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V05
Handwashing procedures
Inadequate handwashing by food employees
H · V08 ×2
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V14 ×4
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V25
Allergen awareness
No allergen awareness demonstrated
I · V31 ×2
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V33
Proper cooling equipment
Inadequate cooling/cold holding equipment
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10881255 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food