Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express

133-36 Whitestone Expressway, Queens, NY 11354
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: B

Public records show three inspections at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
58
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Prohibited drink listed on children's meal menu
16-11
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
55
Apr 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food not cooked to required minimum internal temperature. • poultry, poultry parts, ground and comminuted poultry, all stuffing containing poultry, meats, fish or ratites to or above 165 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process • ground meat, and food containing ground and comminuted meat, to or above 158 °f for 15 seconds with no interruption of the cooking process, except per individual customer request• pork, any food containing pork to or above 150 °f for 15 seconds• mechanically tenderized or injected meats to or above 155 °f.• whole meat roasts and beef steak to or above required temperature and time except per individual customer request• raw animal foods cooked in microwave to or above165 °f, covered, rotated or stirred • all other foods to or above 140 °f for 15 seconds; shell eggs to or above 145 °f for 15 seconds except per individual customer request.
02A
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express.

How does Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express 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 Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express is inspected roughly once per year on average.