SAKURA in Howard Beach Lindenwood
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026
📍 158-38 CROSSBAY BOULEVARD, Queens, NY 11414 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sakura in Howard Beach has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors 2 times since 2022. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points, and has received Grade A on 3 of its 6 inspections on record, with no Grade B or C results.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
3
Grade A Inspections
SAKURA in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Emergency Closures (2)
SAKURA in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Mar 26, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
No 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 accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
Oct 17, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not...
GRADE A
Jan 12, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 5
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Violations:
06F
GRADE P
Sep 16, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 3
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.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
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.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Establishment is not free of harbo...
🚫 CLOSURE
Sep 14, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 50
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Violations:
08A
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SAKURA in Howard Beach Lindenwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SAKURA last inspected?
- SAKURA was last inspected on March 26, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SAKURA's current health grade?
- SAKURA currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has SAKURA been closed by NYC Health?
- SAKURA has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SAKURA had?
- SAKURA has 6 health inspections on record from September 2022 through March 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at SAKURA?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SAKURA was 50 points on September 14, 2022. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.