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Quick Answers
When was Sakura last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
10 inspections on record, from Mar 27, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Sakura ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Mar 27, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspections
Inspection
Oct 19, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8AContamination
Official Wording
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 6AFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Jun 27, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 2, 2025
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
minorCode 12EHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 2, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 1, 2024
Critical violations found
5 recorded violations
minorCode 15AFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 1, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Jun 14, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 5CFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 27, 2024
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 5CFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.