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Sakura Japan

Latest: PASS May 12, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Longwood (Green Line)

Address
350 LONGWOOD AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
46 inspections
18 failures
License
License #75542
Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Inspection History (46 most recent)

PASS May 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Interior of rice cooker observed peeling off. Discontinue using. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Walkin shelvings observed visible soiled interior of 2 door ...
FAIL May 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Interior of rice cooker observed peeling off. Discontinue using. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Walkin shelvings observed visible soiled interior of 2 door ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 20, 2024 at 2:37 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-306.12-C - Condiments Protection (C): Cracked on lid to condiment container | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Cracked floor tiles - Prep/ware washing Resurface floor in walk in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2024 at 2:51 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit not complete for responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events I provided this information via email at time of inspection | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 5, 2024 at 4:07 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed not hand washing during inspection by food handlers | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit not complete for responding to Vomiting and D...
FAIL March 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed not hand washing during inspection by food handlers | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit not complete for responding to Vomiting and D...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 8, 2023 at 5:39 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): There are several cracked & damaged floor tiles in the rear prep location.Repair as needed
PASS January 19, 2023 at 6:53 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair the damaged wall tile accross from the 2 door freezer unit | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Remove/replace soiled glu...
FAIL January 11, 2023 at 4:47 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Repair the damaged wall tile accross from the 2 door freezer unit | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Remove/replace soiled glu...
PASS May 18, 2022 at 4:22 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepped items held over 24 hours missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours | 590.004/4-601...
FAIL May 9, 2022 at 4:08 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepped items held over 24 hours missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours | 590.004/4-601...
PASS February 23, 2022 at 5:39 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for vomit/diarrhea clean up on site PIC could not produce a clean up kit. Provide proper vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC |...
FAIL February 14, 2022 at 4:42 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for vomit/diarrhea clean up on site PIC could not produce a clean up kit. Provide proper vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC |...
PASS August 5, 2021 at 4:34 PM
0 violations
PASS February 4, 2021 at 5:56 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper datemarking on all items held 41F or below for over 24 hours. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfo...
FAIL January 20, 2021 at 5:40 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Provide proper datemarking on all items held 41F or below for over 24 hours. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfo...
PASS September 18, 2020 at 5:23 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Opened canned Item on shelving ...
FAIL September 9, 2020 at 3:12 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Opened canned Item on shelving ...
PASS February 7, 2020 at 6:06 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Employee unable to provide cleanup kit and procedures at the time of inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): E...
FAIL January 30, 2020 at 3:39 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Employee unable to provide cleanup kit and procedures at the time of inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): E...
PASS June 28, 2019 at 7:13 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior wall and panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean
FAIL June 17, 2019 at 1:07 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior wall and panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean
PASS January 15, 2019 at 7:29 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards with heavy scoring and soils- Replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
FAIL January 3, 2019 at 8:04 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards with heavy scoring and soils- Replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
PASS June 28, 2018 at 6:34 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed employee take scoop to dispense raw chicken from drawer below grill and did not wash hands after- Review handwash procedures with all staff | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces C...
FAIL June 21, 2018 at 7:05 PM
3 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed employee take scoop to dispense raw chicken from drawer below grill and did not wash hands after- Review handwash procedures with all staff | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces C...
PASS January 25, 2018 at 7:43 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee in back prep cutting broccoli with no gloves on. Corrected at time of inspection. Review procedures with staff | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel...
FAIL January 18, 2018 at 7:52 PM
3 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee in back prep cutting broccoli with no gloves on. Corrected at time of inspection. Review procedures with staff | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 8, 2017 at 4:14 PM
1 violation
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: There are cracked floor tiles. Repair or replace.
PASS March 16, 2017 at 2:50 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: There is chicken in the prep sink thawing in stagnant water. Thaw items properly. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: The handsink in the back is blocked during prep and warewashing. ...
FAIL March 8, 2017 at 4:41 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: There is chicken in the prep sink thawing in stagnant water. Thaw items properly. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: The handsink in the back is blocked during prep and warewashing. ...
PASS February 19, 2016 at 5:09 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are fly paper traps over prep areas. Remove open fly traps to prevent contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The shelving in the walk-in is rusted and the grease trap is heavily rusted. ...
FAIL February 12, 2016 at 4:50 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are fly paper traps over prep areas. Remove open fly traps to prevent contamination. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The shelving in the walk-in is rusted and the grease trap is heavily rusted. ...
PASS July 21, 2015 at 5:30 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired in november have cleaned by certified hood cleaning company | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: employees not properly was rinsing and sanitizeing equipment in the 3...
PASS January 13, 2015 at 7:02 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Splash guard on handwash sink not smooth durable and cleanable- Provide proper barrier | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean to ...
FAIL January 6, 2015 at 6:18 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Splash guard on handwash sink not smooth durable and cleanable- Provide proper barrier | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean to ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 18, 2014 at 3:48 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets in water with no sanitizer- Ensure chlorine sanitizer is at 50-100ppm
FAIL December 3, 2013 at 5:39 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood sticker expired in november have cleaned by certified hood cleaning company | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: employees not properly was rinsing and sanitizeing equipment in the 3...
PASS May 29, 2013 at 5:51 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils clean to remove 2) interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) rice cookers with soils clean to remo...
FAIL May 13, 2013 at 6:09 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) slicer with old soils clean to remove 2) interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) rice cookers with soils clean to remo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean front exterior and air intake filters | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean to remove dust and soil | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean to remove food debris ...
PASS February 7, 2012 at 7:24 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: labels on bulk food containers in chinese only provide english labels | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: tested sanitizer in 3rd bay and was reading of chlorine sanitizer was 200+p...
FAIL January 31, 2012 at 3:53 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: labels on bulk food containers in chinese only provide english labels | 41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: tested sanitizer in 3rd bay and was reading of chlorine sanitizer was 200+p...
PASS September 1, 2011 at 2:06 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department