Sakura Japan
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Sakura Japan has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings in the prep area on the floor. Clean to remove. PIC will email the last 2 pest control reports for review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils inside of freezer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
May 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin shelvings observed visible soiled interior of 2 door upright freezer observed soiled from visible food spills. Clean to remove Old mice droppings observed on the floor under rice cooker table. ***PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report at : Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of rice cooker observed peeling off. Discontinue using.
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles - Prep/ware washing Resurface floor in walk in unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked on lid to condiment container
590.003/3-306.12-C
90
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler preparing foods and multitasking wearing disposable gloves - Did not remove gloves and washing hands before resuming food prep Observed food handlers on cooking line wearing disposable gloves to handle raw animal products equipment - Not changing gloves as required I provided via email materials on proper glove use
590.003/3-304.15-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit not complete for responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events I provided this information via email at time of inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations noted on inspection Proof that the employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code I talked with the manager via phoned and emailed the owner
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premisess
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils built up on floor under and behind all equipment Heavy soils built up on walls and attachments Heavy soils built up ceiling and attachments Prep/cooking line ware washing storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles in food prep ware washing cooking storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler cutting raw cabbage handling trash and opening mop closet door wearing disposable gloves - Did not remove gloves and washing hands before resuming food prep Observed food handlers on cooking line wearing disposable gloves to handle raw animal products equipment - Not changing gloves as required I provided via email materials on proper glove use
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed not hand washing during inspection by food handlers
590.002/2-301.14-P
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water temp at hand sink Back ware washing/prep area 83 F Front cooking line/prep area 93 F Plumber called.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in salad/sandwich prep unit on cookling line
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit not complete for responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events I provided this information via email at time of inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of ice machine Built up soils on interior and exterior of bulk food containers
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations noted on inspection Proof that the employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code I talked with the manager via phoned and emailed the owner
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils built up on floor under and behind all equipment Heavy soils built up on walls and attachments Heavy soils built up ceiling and attachments Prep/cooking line ware washing storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not inverted and stored properly for drainage and airdrying
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter missing at hood above cooking line Cracked floor tiles in food prep ware washing cooking storage areas Ceiling tiles in disrepair in food prep ware washing cooking storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from premisess
590.006/6-501.114-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped and broke ice bucket Chipped lid on white bulk food container
590.004/4-101.11-C
29
Nov 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are several cracked & damaged floor tiles in the rear prep location.Repair as needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue trap under the 2 door freezer unit.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the damaged wall tile accross from the 2 door freezer unit
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the prep sink to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
78
May 9, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior walls/white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepped items held over 24 hours missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all equipment to remove soils/debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the overhead light shields to remove soils/debris.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.28.22.Provide proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 5.9.22 & will provide Email confirmation.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sakura Japan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sakura Japan on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sakura Japan?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sakura Japan.
How does Sakura Japan compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Sakura Japan most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Sakura Japan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sakura Japan have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sakura Japan 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 Sakura Japan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura Japan is inspected around three times per year on average.
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