Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
8 Kneeland St
Last inspected Oct 14, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Inspection
1 recorded violation
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
The sushi rice lab report has expired.Provide a current report
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
The sushi rice lab report has expired.Provide a current report
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw meat stored above ready to eat produce in production line refrigeration. Corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
2025 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
2 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw meat stored above ready to eat produce in production line refrigeration. Corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
2025 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Sushi bar employees observed without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw fish product stored above ready to eat foods at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Tempura shrimp stored above fryolater at 77F. Person in charge discarded. Discontine storing cooked product in ambient air.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Person in charge corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
2024 Health Permit unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov for a link for payment. Allergy Certificate observed expired. Replace
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
5 recorded violations
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Sushi bar employees observed without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw fish product stored above ready to eat foods at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Tempura shrimp stored above fryolater at 77F. Person in charge discarded. Discontine storing cooked product in ambient air.
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Person in charge corrected on site.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNo wording provided in the official record.
2024 Health Permit unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov for a link for payment. Allergy Certificate observed expired. Replace
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source