Blue Sakura
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
52
Score
Blue Sakura, located at 1103 Commonwealth Av in Allston, MA, had a high-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection resulted in three major and seven minor violations, including issues with food storage container labeling, nonfood contact surfaces, and hand drying provisions. The facility's inspection history shows a pattern of mostly medium-risk outcomes across nine scored inspections.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
52
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
55
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
55
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
47
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food container with rice not labeled. Label properly all bulk food containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of reach in freezer for the meats soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the cooking line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible max temperature thermometer or thermal strips for measuring interior temperature of the high temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for the three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw frozen meats placed directly on the reach in refrigerator shelves. Store properly in containers or properly covered. Several frozen meat bags stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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