Sarku Japan
815 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY, Bronx, 10465
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 2 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Jul 10, 2025
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
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.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Critical
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (2 critical) |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Grade C | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 8 (5 critical) |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Grade Pending | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 0 |
| May 31, 2023 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (2 critical) |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 1 rodent inspection on record, none finding rat activity.
- 27 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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