Sakura Buffet

315 West Genesee Street, Auburn, NY 13021

Passed re-check · May 28, 2026 Directions
87
Good BiteKarma score 87 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 9 of 9 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected May 28, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding., cited 3 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
  • 3 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 9 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 28

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed May 19

    Inspection

    8 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Dec 11

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  6. Perfect Apr 24

    Inspection

    No violations

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