Sakura Tokyo

604 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Sakura Tokyo stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Sakura Tokyo's latest score is in line with the Brooklyn average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
74
Jan 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
74
Sep 6, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95
Feb 16, 2022
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cold food item held above 41º f (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºf) except during necessary preparation.
02G
Insufficient or no refrigerated or hot holding equipment to keep potentially hazardous foods at required temperatures.
05F
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. unacceptable material used. non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Single service item reused, improperly stored, dispensed; not used when required.
10I
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakura Tokyo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakura Tokyo on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sakura Tokyo?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sakura Tokyo.

How does Sakura Tokyo compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Sakura Tokyo most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Sakura Tokyo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sakura Tokyo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sakura Tokyo inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sakura Tokyo is inspected roughly once per year on average.