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Love Art Sushi

40 Water St

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Love Art Sushi last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 14 inspections on record, from Nov 17, 2023 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Love Art Sushi ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 17, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

14 inspections

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.

In Plain English

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 issues

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

ROP tuna observed thawing in package. Discontinue.

In Plain English

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 temperature

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Records are not being kept for PH of sushi Rice. Last noted recording is fronm August. Sushi rice tested at 4.0PH. Ensure proper keeping of records.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.

In Plain English

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 issues

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

ROP tuna observed thawing in package. Discontinue.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Records are not being kept for PH of sushi Rice. Last noted recording is fronm August. Sushi rice tested at 4.0PH. Ensure proper keeping of records.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

ROP fish observed thawing in package. Remove prior to thawing.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Front hand sink at 91F after multiple minutes. Repair as necessary. Other hand sinks over 100F.

In Plain English

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 3, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

ROP fish observed thawing in package. Remove prior to thawing.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Front hand sink at 91F after multiple minutes. Repair as necessary. Other hand sinks over 100F.

In Plain English

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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Signage on front of store says "Love Art Sushi". Permit says "Love Art Poke" Fill out updated application to update the DBA change.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Front counter hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. Hot water observed at all other locations.

In Plain English

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 problems

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide labels.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s Notes

While testing sushi rice PIC used expired buffer solution. PH meter is cracked and damaged. Provide a new PH meter. PIC was able to produce buffer solution that was in compliance after the rice was tested.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Rice test and letters of guarentee are expired. Update and put in updated HACCP plan.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Signage on front of store says "Love Art Sushi". Permit says "Love Art Poke" Fill out updated application to update the DBA change.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Front counter hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. Hot water observed at all other locations.

In Plain English

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 problems

majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide labels.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Rice test and letters of guarentee are expired. Update and put in updated HACCP plan.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Containers with Salmon observed uncovered in reach in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination.(COS)

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector’s Notes

clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize

In Plain English

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Restroom observed ceiling vent fan with dust build up clean to remove

In Plain English

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Front handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage

In Plain English

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove evidence of dead roaches from glue trap under the cabinet with refrigerated drink dispenser Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov

In Plain English

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 insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 25, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Containers with Salmon observed uncovered in reach in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination.(COS)

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)

Inspector’s Notes

clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize

In Plain English

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Restroom observed ceiling vent fan with dust build up clean to remove

In Plain English

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 issues

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Front handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage

In Plain English

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 problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Remove evidence of dead roaches from glue trap under the cabinet with refrigerated drink dispenser Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov