Blue Sakura
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
86
Score
Blue Sakura has been inspected eight times since 2024. On May 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A CRM came from constituent reporting roaches in establishment. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing at this time. High Temp Dish machine being repaired at this time and three bay sink without sanitizer. Provide proper warewashing all the time -Wash Rinse Sanitize.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A CRM came from constituent reporting roaches in establishment. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in toilets without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards scored and stained. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
61
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing at this time. High Temp Dish machine being repaired at this time and three bay sink without sanitizer. Provide proper warewashing all the time -Wash Rinse Sanitize.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit for vomiting and diarrheal events. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards scored and stained. Resurface and clean properly or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in toilets without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for the three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
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
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
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
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
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Jul 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters located in the alley next to the building that are marked as and used by Blue Sakura are overfilled with the covers open. Per the staff at the establishment they are having issues with getting trash picups with thebcom-pany as they are on strike. The establishment shall find an alternative for trash removal until the situation with their contracted company is resolved
590.005/5-501.113-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ground around dumpsters used by the establishment with excessice amounts of refuse that will not fit in the dumpster due to issues with trash pickup. Grounds with heavy soils and debris Remove all trash and clean area
590.005/5-501.111-C
90
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Sneeze guard at the sauce station is not adequately protecting the products- Corrected on site by the PIC
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple basket of cut greens on the sink at the front service area with temperatures of 49F-51F Placed in refrigeration at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees were observed leaving the kitchen and returning to work with the same gloves on. Reviewed at the time of the inspection and corrected
590.003/3-304.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink as you enter the kitchen was blocked by a backpack and the ice bucket Discontinue storage from the side of the shelving causing the handwashing sink to be blocked
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of frozen fish stored in coffin freezer with no packaging- Products shall be wrapped or packaged during storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and beef stored over lettuce and cooked food in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) consumer self-service operations (p)
Inspector notes: Condiment self-service station without sneeze guard protection. Provide sneeze guard for condiments to prevent contamiantion from customers.
590.003/3-306.13-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with visible raw meat scraps. Clean and sanitize every four hours to rpevent contamiantion. Interior chute of ice machine with black slime. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated prepped today. Date all prepped products held over 24 hours. Discard after 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and soils under dry goods shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing at above 500ppm- Make proper repairs to ensure sanitizer is dispensed and tests at 200-400ppm
590.007/7-204.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no irreversible thermometer available for use in the high temperature dishwasher- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Plumbing behind the high temperature dishwasher with a steady leakduring the inspection- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Sakura last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Sakura on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Sakura?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Sakura.
How does Blue Sakura compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Blue Sakura most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 81.
Has Blue Sakura's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Sakura have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Sakura means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blue Sakura inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Sakura is inspected around five times per year on average.
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