Sarku Japan Restaurant

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

When inspectors have written things up, thermometers provided and accurate has been the most frequent reason, cited one time. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed walk in refrigeration temperature is 44*F. Educated employees to please maintain refrigeration temperatures below 41*F.

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. Observed missing food grade thermometer for employee use. Educated employees on the importance of utilizing a food grade the thermometers to properly monitor , verify that cooked food items off the grill and fryers are properly cooked to the correct food temperature prior to serving to the customer for food safety.

1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9

In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen cooking utensils are improperly stored in a container of stagnant water at 75*F. Educated employees proper storage of cooking utensils are in a water bath at 135*F and above or 41*F and under to prevent bacteria growth.

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

Inspector notes: Observed exterior of the grill with dried grease and oil build up. Please clean the exterior of the grills and maintain cleanliness for food safety

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed kitchen ceiling above the grill with grease splatters Please clean and maintain cleanliness

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Obsrved vent a hood filters with dried grease and oil build up. Please clean and maintain cleanliness for food safety

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarku Japan Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarku Japan Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarku Japan Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, thermometers provided and accurate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sarku Japan Restaurant.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sarku Japan Restaurant 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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