Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
12 recorded violations
Official Wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Upon inspection no evidence of handwashing. I instructed staff to stop working change gloves and wash hands.
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.
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(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Online menu missing allergen advisory. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Symphony-Sushi/15173
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Raw chicken stored in close proximity to raw salmon at cookine. Corrected on site.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Sushi workers cutting cucumbers right out of the box. Instructed to stop work wash properly & discard the box.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food employee rinsing soiled towels in handsink and use cloth to wipe cutting board at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
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.
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Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No consumer advisory on online menu for sushi served raw. Provide. https://pos.chowbus.com/online-ordering/store/Symphony-Sushi/15173
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.
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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Shelves and sides of equipment with visible soils at front service area cookline and sushi area.
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.
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Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Numerous cardboard boxes strewn in basement. 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.
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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels at sushi handsink. Corrected on site.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
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Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Flies observed in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
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.
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Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean and disinfect the employee restroom.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
Post all permits site cleanliness & inspection signage as is required.
In Plain English
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 6, 2026 · Original Source