Grade BJapanese

Sarku Japan Teriyaki & Sushi Express

133-36 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY, Queens, 11354

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 3 critical violations were found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · New York City health department

Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
Critical
A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical
Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Critical
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.

Date	Result	Type	Violations
Sep 3, 2025	Grade B	Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection	5 (3 critical)
Oct 1, 2024	Grade Pending	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	6 (3 critical)
Apr 5, 2023	Grade A	Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection	2 (1 critical)

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

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