What is Sarkus Japan's health inspection score?

Sarkus Japan has a SafeDine safety score of 48 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Sarkus Japan last inspected?

Sarkus Japan was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Sarkus Japan have?

Sarkus Japan has 12 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Sarkus Japan safe to eat at?

Sarkus Japan has a safety score of 48/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Sarkus Japan serve?

Sarkus Japan serves Japanese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Sarkus Japan

Name: Sarkus Japan
Address: 31-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, 11103
Rating: 48

31-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens

Last Inspected: 9/10/2025

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0Poor

Japanese•Queens

Ranked #987 of 1000 in QueensBetter than 43% of japanese restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (48/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

31-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2025

1 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

Jul

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Sep

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Sep 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection InspectionLatestEstablishment re-opened by DOHMH.

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

09CDesign, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.−5
10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

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

Base deductions−5 pts

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

5 High3 Med

8 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

06DFood contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.Risk Factor−10
04JProperly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.Risk Factor−10
06ESanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.Risk Factor−10
05DNo hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

09EWash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.−5
28-06Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.−5
10GDishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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