Sakura Express

2591 W. State St., Bristol, TN 37620

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Sakura Express has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

7 minor violations.

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Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: no thermometers present in multiple refrigerated units.

Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: multiple containers of sugar and flour are unlabeled.

In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: spoon in drive thru prep area is being held in room temperature water.

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: boxes of single use items stored on lobby floor

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: cardboard used as shelf liner throughout kitchen. plastic cups stored in drystock containers as scoops.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: ceiling tiles and walls are heavily stained.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: multiple lights in prep area do not function.

May 27, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: no thermometers in establishment fridges.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: employee cell phone stored on prep table in back prep area

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: metal bowls are stored in containers of cooked food in prep line and in hotholders. plastic soufle cups stored as scoops in containers of seasonings in back prep area.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: multiple walls and portions of flooring throughout facility are in poor condition and need repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sakura Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sakura Express on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Sakura Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sakura Express have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sakura Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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