Sarku Japan

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 14, 2026 17 17 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Compliance Inspection

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 06F)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.

     Official wording (code 06D)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Workers’ personal hygiene was inadequate (dirty clothing, no hair restraint, jewelry).

     Official wording (code 06A)

     Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Fridges or hot-holding units lacked an accurate thermometer.

     Official wording (code 10E)

     Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment

2. Nov 19, 2025 B 25 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Re-inspection

   6 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalPests

     Flies or other nuisance pests were found.

     Official wording (code 04N)

     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.

   • CriticalPests

     Live roaches were found.

     Official wording (code 04M)

     Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

   • CriticalPests

     Rats, or signs of rats, were found.

     Official wording (code 04K)

     Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     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.

   • CriticalPests

     Mice, or signs of mice, were found.

     Official wording (code 04L)

     Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

   • GeneralPests

     The building wasn’t pest-proofed: gaps, holes, or clutter that let rodents or insects in or give them shelter.

     Official wording (code 08A)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

3. Aug 4, 2025 23 23 points (B range)

   Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

   Scored in the B range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

   3 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was kept warmer than 41°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02G)

     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.

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.

     Official wording (code 02B)

     Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

   • CriticalFood handling

     Food was contaminated or cross-contaminated, or wasn’t thrown out when it should have been.

     Official wording (code 04H)

     Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

     Official wording (code 10F)

     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.

4. Feb 29, 2024 –

   Administrative Miscellaneous · Initial Inspection · Violations were cited in the following area(s)

   1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralOther

     A nuisance or unsafe condition was allowed to exist.

     Official wording (code 28-01)

     Nuisance created or allowed to exist. Facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

   • PaperworkSigns & paperwork

     Required choking first-aid or alcohol-and-pregnancy signs (or resuscitation masks) were missing.

     Official wording (code 20-04)

     “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

5. Feb 29, 2024 A 7 points (A range)

   Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 06F)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

     Official wording (code 10B)

     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.