Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
19
Last inspection
January 14, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 3
Sarku Japan currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on January 14, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 19 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Non-Critical
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
Latest Inspection Details
January 14, 2026
- Date
- January 14, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 19
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Jan 14, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 19, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 4, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 29, 2024
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Sarku Japan does not yet have enough graded cycle inspections in NYC Open Data to show a grade trend.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Sarku Japan's latest score: 19
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarku Japan's current NYC health grade?
Sarku Japan does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Sarku Japan last inspected?
Sarku Japan was last inspected on January 14, 2026.
What was Sarku Japan's latest inspection score?
Sarku Japan's latest inspection score was 19 points.
How many violations did Sarku Japan have in its latest inspection?
Sarku Japan had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Sarku Japan located?
Sarku Japan is located at 155-33 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, NY 11432.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50145874
Last updated: July 3, 2026