Sayori

1440 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10302

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Sayori, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. 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.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Staten Island restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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

Jul 21, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations.

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Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

02G

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mar 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

10F

Apr 24, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sayori last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sayori on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sayori?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sayori.

How does Sayori compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Sayori most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Sayori's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sayori 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 Sayori inspected?

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

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