Inspection
Sep 30, 2026
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
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Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
The refrigerating units at lower level without interior thermometers. Provide.
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 temperatureOuter Openings Protected (C)
Screen door in the rear damaged. Repair or replace.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingConformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Lab test expired. Provide current one. No letters of guarantee for the fish. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
No logs mantained for the sushi rice. Mantain daily record logs.
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, Aug 4, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
The refrigerating units at lower level without interior thermometers. Provide.
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 temperatureOuter Openings Protected (C)
Screen door in the rear damaged. Repair or replace.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingConformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Lab test expired. Provide current one. No letters of guarantee for the fish. Provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
No logs mantained for the sushi rice. Mantain daily record logs.
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, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shell eggs are stored directly above raw salmon that per PIC will not be cooked and are used in their sushi bowls. Store raw eggs below food items that will not be cooked.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
In-use rice paddle is stored in water at 100F; in use utensils should be stored in water at or above 135F in cool running water or on a clean sanitized surface.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
Observed large dark rodent droppings in basement in area around water heater; clean and sanitize area of droppings and provide pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov with a treatment before compliance inspection.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsConformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Per location's HACCP plan for acidified rice the pH buffer solutions are expired; the person in charge was able to produce new unexpired buffer solution bottles and no daily log of pH meter testing was able to be produced when asked by the health inspector; location must conform and follow their approved HACCP plan.
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, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw shell eggs are stored directly above raw salmon that per PIC will not be cooked and are used in their sushi bowls. Store raw eggs below food items that will not be cooked.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
In-use rice paddle is stored in water at 100F; in use utensils should be stored in water at or above 135F in cool running water or on a clean sanitized surface.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesControlling Pests (Pf)
Observed large dark rodent droppings in basement in area around water heater; clean and sanitize area of droppings and provide pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov with a treatment before compliance inspection.
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsConformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Per location's HACCP plan for acidified rice the pH buffer solutions are expired; the person in charge was able to produce new unexpired buffer solution bottles and no daily log of pH meter testing was able to be produced when asked by the health inspector; location must conform and follow their approved HACCP plan.
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, Nov 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Retrain staff to properly acidify rice test every batch of rice and log the pH.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw chicken in front refrigerator stored over cucumbers and corn. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Soiled aluminum foil and cardboard boxes lining shelves. Degraded plastic matts on shelves. Discard and use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
HACCP plan on site for sushi rice. No current rice testing logs. Rice lab test expired last year. Provide daily testing logs for sushi rice and updated lab test letter.
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, May 28, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
4 recorded violations
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Retrain staff to properly acidify rice test every batch of rice and log the pH.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw chicken in front refrigerator stored over cucumbers and corn. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Soiled aluminum foil and cardboard boxes lining shelves. Degraded plastic matts on shelves. Discard and use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
HACCP plan on site for sushi rice. No current rice testing logs. Rice lab test expired last year. Provide daily testing logs for sushi rice and updated lab test letter.
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, May 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
9 recorded violations
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed prep employee not wash hands while changing task from prepping to cooking raw chicken. Clean hand properly before changing tasks. Reviewed with PIC and employees were instructed to remove gloves wash their hands and change gloves.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
They were not familiar with vomit cleanup procedures. Provide instructions and all the items in handout provided.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
There is a refrigerator in the dining room that is not secured. Protect food from contamination by the customers by securing the refrigerator or moving it to an employee only area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(B) Cooling Methods (C)
The chicken is cooked then cooled at room temperature and then transferred to a bowl covered and cooled in the reach in cooler. There is no walk-in cooler in the establishment. Verify that items are being cooled correctly from 135F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
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 temperatureReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Observed prepped item not date marked. All ready to eat foods prepped and held for more than 24 hrs has to be datemarked.
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 temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Freezer chest in the basement has heavy ice build. Remove and clean.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
observed employee washing dishes they rinsed the utensils/dish and did not sanitize the equipment before storing it wet. Retrain employees to follow procedures for ware washing: wash with soap and water rinse with clean water sanitize for at least 1 minute then allow the equipment to air dry before storage.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsProhibitions (C)
Observed single use take out containers/bags stored under the sewerage pipe in the basement room. Remove and store away from sewer lines or other sources of contamination
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Observed restroom receptacle has no cover. Provide
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 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
9 recorded violations
Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed prep employee not wash hands while changing task from prepping to cooking raw chicken. Clean hand properly before changing tasks. Reviewed with PIC and employees were instructed to remove gloves wash their hands and change gloves.
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
They were not familiar with vomit cleanup procedures. Provide instructions and all the items in handout provided.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
There is a refrigerator in the dining room that is not secured. Protect food from contamination by the customers by securing the refrigerator or moving it to an employee only area.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other finding(B) Cooling Methods (C)
The chicken is cooked then cooled at room temperature and then transferred to a bowl covered and cooled in the reach in cooler. There is no walk-in cooler in the establishment. Verify that items are being cooled correctly from 135F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
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 temperatureReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Observed prepped item not date marked. All ready to eat foods prepped and held for more than 24 hrs has to be datemarked.
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 temperatureNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Freezer chest in the basement has heavy ice build. Remove and clean.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsCleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
observed employee washing dishes they rinsed the utensils/dish and did not sanitize the equipment before storing it wet. Retrain employees to follow procedures for ware washing: wash with soap and water rinse with clean water sanitize for at least 1 minute then allow the equipment to air dry before storage.
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsProhibitions (C)
Observed single use take out containers/bags stored under the sewerage pipe in the basement room. Remove and store away from sewer lines or other sources of contamination
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Observed restroom receptacle has no cover. Provide
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, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cooling (P)
Products heavily wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator at 47F. Reviewed cooling process with the PIC and product was placed in the freezer to cool to 41F or below
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
1 recorded violation
Cooling (P)
Products heavily wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator at 47F. Reviewed cooling process with the PIC and product was placed in the freezer to cool to 41F or below
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 30, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Current CFPM certificate employee no longer works at this establishment. Provide 1 full time or two part time employees with CFPM certificate (example- Serve Safe) and Allergen Awarness Certificate.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Rice bulk food container without label. provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingParasite Destruction (P)
Letter of guarantee expired. provide a current one.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
No evidence of properr warewashing . Washing bay set up with detergent and soiled untensil-but overfilled. Other bay used to store soiled utensils. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing all the time - Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafely(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Rice dispenser with plastic container without handle. Use scoops/ handle utensils.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
In part of lower level several not in use equipment/utensils piled up on the floor. Remove and clean the area.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
No records mantained for sushi/rice ph and calibration today or last 7 days. Mantain properly as described in HACCP plan. Letter of Guarantee expired. Provide a current one.
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 12, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
7 recorded violations
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Current CFPM certificate employee no longer works at this establishment. Provide 1 full time or two part time employees with CFPM certificate (example- Serve Safe) and Allergen Awarness Certificate.
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Rice bulk food container without label. provide.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingParasite Destruction (P)
Letter of guarantee expired. provide a current one.
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
No evidence of properr warewashing . Washing bay set up with detergent and soiled untensil-but overfilled. Other bay used to store soiled utensils. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing all the time - Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafely(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Rice dispenser with plastic container without handle. Use scoops/ handle utensils.
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
In part of lower level several not in use equipment/utensils piled up on the floor. Remove and clean the area.
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesConformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
No records mantained for sushi/rice ph and calibration today or last 7 days. Mantain properly as described in HACCP plan. Letter of Guarantee expired. Provide a current one.
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 2, 2023 · Original Source