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Sarku Japan

Latest: FAIL November 10, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Downtown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Downtown Crossing (Red Line)

Address
417 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
57 inspections
18 failures
License
License #19332
Last inspected: November 10, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

FAIL November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Observed damage floor tile in the front of flat top grills and in the kicthen in front of three bay sink. Repair 11/3/25 on compliance visit the floor til...
FAIL November 3, 2025 at 7:49 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
FAIL October 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food H...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Floor tiles at front line near drain in disrepair repair (Manager stated they will be repairing the tiles tonight)
PASS September 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM
0 violations
PASS May 13, 2024 at 3:11 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 4-10-24: No rat droppings or activity per Exterminator but exterminator notes roach issue and 2 german roaches seen at prep station clean to remove roach activity
FAIL April 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 4-10-24: No rat droppings or activity per Exterminator but exterminator notes roach issue and 2 german roaches seen at prep station clean to remove roach activity
FAIL April 3, 2024 at 6:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Rat droppings found under 3 bay sink clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
PASS December 21, 2023 at 4:17 PM
0 violations
PASS February 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM
0 violations
PASS January 10, 2023 at 4:26 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 19, 2022 at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the kitchen clean the ceiling tiles around the vent hood. Remove food stains and soils buildup on the tiles.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 25, 2022 at 5:06 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizer when cloths are not in use. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): On the hood located on the service line cooking area rep...
PASS January 18, 2022 at 7:14 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold Holding- Raw chicken in cold draw on service line- 48 F. Proviode a cold holding temperature of 41 F or below. Chicken was placed in walk in cool...
FAIL January 7, 2022 at 4:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold Holding- Raw chicken in cold draw on service line- 48 F. Proviode a cold holding temperature of 41 F or below. Chicken was placed in walk in cool...
PASS February 17, 2021 at 5:22 PM
0 violations
PASS March 18, 2020 at 4:43 PM
0 violations
PASS February 18, 2020 at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS December 30, 2019 at 3:32 PM
0 violations
PASS May 31, 2019 at 6:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 2, 2019 at 3:45 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Remove food spiolls and food encrustments from ceiling tiles on ceiling of the kitchen
PASS August 8, 2018 at 3:44 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue conducting food prep on the floor of the kitchen. Keep all food itwms 6 inches off the floor. Remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice mackine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact ...
FAIL July 25, 2018 at 4:38 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue conducting food prep on the floor of the kitchen. Keep all food itwms 6 inches off the floor. Remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice mackine. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 16, 2018 at 6:13 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Damaged ceiling tile on ceiling of kitchen. Replace damaged ceiling tile with a ceiling tile that is smooth durable non porus and easy to clean..
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 8, 2017 at 4:13 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe under the singl bay preparation sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 9, 2017 at 2:17 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Knife observed being stored in holder made out of card board. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 8, 2016 at 5:41 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers with no labels. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Condensor fan covers with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
PASS April 14, 2015 at 6:15 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water not working at hand sink (77F) / Repair (need 110F) There is properly hot running water at the front service area hand sink. Food handlers are to wash hands there until repair is made.
FAIL April 7, 2015 at 3:00 PM
1 violation
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Hot water not working at hand sink (77F) / Repair (need 110F) There is properly hot running water at the front service area hand sink. Food handlers are to wash hands there until repair is made.
PASS August 7, 2014 at 4:08 PM
0 violations
PASS February 4, 2014 at 5:55 PM
0 violations
PASS September 27, 2013 at 4:52 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the grill they are using the same utensils to turn raw items and serve cooked items. Provide separate utensils for raw and cooked items. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There were two live co...
FAIL September 13, 2013 at 4:14 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: At the grill they are using the same utensils to turn raw items and serve cooked items. Provide separate utensils for raw and cooked items. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There were two live co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 25, 2013 at 4:39 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The mixer has loose paint on it. Resurface mixer to provide a smooth cleanable durable surface.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS February 6, 2012 at 1:43 PM
0 violations
FAIL January 30, 2012 at 4:49 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerated drawers under the grill are not holding proper temperatures chicken 47F beef 47f. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The gaskets on the refrige...
PASS August 11, 2011 at 5:47 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: teriaki sauce holding at grill without proper heat control at 95F(Discontinue use of indirect heat to hold foods).Properly utilize equipment and/or proper procedures to hold all hot foods at 140F or above. | 08-3-302.11/...
FAIL August 1, 2011 at 2:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: teriaki sauce holding at grill without proper heat control at 95F(Discontinue use of indirect heat to hold foods).Properly utilize equipment and/or proper procedures to hold all hot foods at 140F or above. | 08-3-302.11/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 15, 2011 at 5:40 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Mixer broken(Staff unable to take off attachment that actually mixes poultry).Please take off attachment to be cleaned and sanitized properly.Repair mixer.
PASS August 3, 2010 at 3:30 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Spring roll and chicken finger in steamtable up front at 122F.The steamed vegetables were sitting on countertop(no means of temperature control). | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: PIC/mgr. not knowledgeable about Tem...
FAIL July 27, 2010 at 5:18 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Spring roll and chicken finger in steamtable up front at 122F.The steamed vegetables were sitting on countertop(no means of temperature control). | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: PIC/mgr. not knowledgeable about Tem...
PASS May 12, 2010 at 6:41 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper connection for condensation drain line to unit inside walk in cooler | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Provide all necessary hood filters to ensure overhead ...
FAIL May 6, 2010 at 2:21 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper connection for condensation drain line to unit inside walk in cooler | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Provide all necessary hood filters to ensure overhead ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 3, 2009 at 6:07 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide the right scoops for dispensing food products. Handles of scoops should remain out of the food product at all times | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize:
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2009 at 3:11 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping Cloths. Keep in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Clean wall behind cooking line in kitchen
PASS June 5, 2009 at 5:30 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Renae tin foil from ANSul system pipes above cooking line | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Remove gre...
FAIL May 29, 2009 at 2:14 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Renae tin foil from ANSul system pipes above cooking line | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Remove gre...
PASS March 3, 2009 at 4:12 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Do not store anything on top of the ice machine. keep only ice related materials on top of ice machine keep all food products 6" off floor area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide chairs for...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department