Sarku Japan

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Sarku Japan appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. Sarku Japan was last inspected on Apr 14, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Allergy certificate observed expired. Update.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed damage floor tile in the front of flat top grills and in the kicthen in front of three bay sink. Repair 11/3/25 on compliance visit the floor tile is still not repair. Provide me with time frame when the floor tile can be repair On compliance visit PIC said contractor had come to evaluate the floor. He will provide me with proposal to repair the entire floor

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Shrimp on countertop griddle drawer unit is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers in wak-in unit without proper date marking.Provide date marking if held more than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed damage floor tile in the front of flat top grills and in the kicthen in front of three bay sink. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Floor tiles at front line near drain in disrepair repair (Manager stated they will be repairing the tiles tonight)

590.006/6-201.12-C

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 4-10-24: No rat droppings or activity per Exterminator but exterminator notes roach issue and 2 german roaches seen at prep station clean to remove roach activity

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 4-10-24: No rat droppings or activity per Exterminator but exterminator notes roach issue and 2 german roaches seen at prep station clean to remove roach activity

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rat droppings found under 3 bay sink clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: In the kitchen clean the ceiling tiles around the vent hood. Remove food stains and soils buildup on the tiles.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizer when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: On the hood located on the service line cooking area replace missing hood filters.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarku Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarku Japan?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sarku Japan.

How does Sarku Japan compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sarku Japan most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Sarku Japan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarku Japan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sarku 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 Sarku Japan inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarku Japan is inspected around three times per year on average.

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