SARKU JAPAN in Castle Hill Unionport
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jul 10, 2025
📍 815 HUTCHINSON RIVER PARKWAY, Bronx, NY 10465 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sarku Japan in Castle Hill Unionport holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection. Across 9 inspections since 2023, the restaurant has received mixed grades including one Grade A, one Grade B, and one Grade C, with no emergency closures on record.
9
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
SARKU JAPAN in Castle Hill Unionport: Full Inspection History (9 records)
GRADE A
Jul 10, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Mar 19, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 19
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.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized ...
Oct 28, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Food c...
GRADE C
Oct 28, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 34
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Violations:
02B
Sep 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 33
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw egg...
Jul 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
May 31, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessi...
GRADE B
May 31, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 17
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Violations:
04H
Jan 10, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 22
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.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Anti-siphonage ...
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SARKU JAPAN in Castle Hill Unionport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SARKU JAPAN last inspected?
- SARKU JAPAN was last inspected on July 10, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is SARKU JAPAN's current health grade?
- SARKU JAPAN currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has SARKU JAPAN had?
- SARKU JAPAN has 9 health inspections on record from January 2023 through July 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion. Grade B on 1 occasion. Grade C on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at SARKU JAPAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SARKU JAPAN was 34 points on October 28, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has SARKU JAPAN ever received a Grade C?
- Yes. SARKU JAPAN has received a Grade C on 1 inspection. A Grade C means a score of 28 or more points.