17 Sakura

5730 Ogeechee Rd Ste 470, Savannah, GA 31405
Japanese / Sushi
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at 17 Sakura, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so 17 Sakura trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed peroxide and ear wax drops stored near food items. COS: PIC properly stored substances to prevent potential contamination.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items in the sushi bar area uncovered and not being prepped at time of inspection. COS: PIC properly covered items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
May 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle in main kitchen area. CA: PIC must have all working containers labeled with the common name of its contents.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
90
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items in the prep top and reach in cooler in the main kitchen exceeding 41F. CA: PIC discarded food items prepped over 4 hours and rapidly cooled items prepped less than 4 hours due to still being in the SAFEZONE.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 17 Sakura last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 17 Sakura on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does 17 Sakura compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

17 Sakura most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has 17 Sakura's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 17 Sakura have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 17 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 17 Sakura inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 17 Sakura is inspected around two times per year on average.