SARKUS JAPAN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North)
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE Z
Last inspected Sep 10, 2025
📍 31-54 STEINWAY STREET, Queens, NY 11103 ·
🍽️ Japanese
Overview
Sarkus Japan in Astoria has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors once since opening in 2025. The restaurant currently holds a Grade Z designation with a score of 9 points across 5 inspections this year.
5
Inspections on Record
Grade Z
Current Grade
1
Closure
SARKUS JAPAN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Emergency Closures (1)
SARKUS JAPAN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Full Inspection History (5 records)
GRADE Z
Sep 10, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Score: 9
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Non-food contac...
Aug 26, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“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.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot hold...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 26, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 72
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Violations:
06D
Jul 9, 2025
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 42
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure t...
Jul 9, 2025
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“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.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation,...
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SARKUS JAPAN in Astoria (East) Woodside (North): Frequently Asked Questions
- When was SARKUS JAPAN last inspected?
- SARKUS JAPAN was last inspected on September 10, 2025 (Grade Z). The inspection score was 9 points.
- What is SARKUS JAPAN's current health grade?
- SARKUS JAPAN currently holds a Grade Z.
- How many times has SARKUS JAPAN been closed by NYC Health?
- SARKUS JAPAN has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 1 time. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has SARKUS JAPAN had?
- SARKUS JAPAN has 5 health inspections on record from July 2025 through September 2025.
- What was the worst inspection score at SARKUS JAPAN?
- The worst inspection score recorded at SARKUS JAPAN was 72 points on August 26, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.