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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Tori Japan

62 William C Kelly Sq

Last inspected Nov 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tori Japan last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Oct 18, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
Has Tori Japan ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 18, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

7 inspections

Inspection

Nov 6, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

soils Wiping cloths no stored in a sanitizer solution throughout. ( 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The side of the frylater and the grill cold -holding unit were observed with heavly grease build up. Clean to remove grease and maintain the equipment in a clean condition .

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Dead roach observed on the glue trap under the three bay sink. Clean to remove - Provide updated pest control 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Yellow Hood Sticker observed expired Oct 2 2026/ Provide update sticker upon reinspection

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

soils Wiping cloths no stored in a sanitizer solution throughout. ( 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The side of the frylater and the grill cold -holding unit were observed with heavly grease build up. Clean to remove grease and maintain the equipment in a clean condition .

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

Dead roach observed on the glue trap under the three bay sink. Clean to remove - Provide updated pest control 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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Yellow Hood Sticker observed expired Oct 2 2026/ Provide update sticker upon reinspection

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 13, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 13, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 19, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 15, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 19, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several bulk food products without proper labeling. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exterior of Fryolator with grease build up. Clean to remove.

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 590.004/4-903.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed single serve utensils stored on the floor next to walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

In Plain English

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 issues
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at serving line used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sushi is being prepared but there is no HACCP plan on site at this time. Also no letter of guarantees or lab test available. A ph metter available but no buffers or other means to perform caibtation on site. No ph paper for back up measurments. Must discontinue selling of sushi products until a HACCP plan is approved by Health Department employees are trained properly on that HACCP plan and all approved procedures are followed properly.

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 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 18, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Several bulk food products without proper labeling. Provide.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Exterior of Fryolator with grease build up. Clean to remove.

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 590.004/4-903.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed single serve utensils stored on the floor next to walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

In Plain English

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 issues
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Handsink at serving line used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Sushi is being prepared but there is no HACCP plan on site at this time. Also no letter of guarantees or lab test available. A ph metter available but no buffers or other means to perform caibtation on site. No ph paper for back up measurments. Must discontinue selling of sushi products until a HACCP plan is approved by Health Department employees are trained properly on that HACCP plan and all approved procedures are followed properly.

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 18, 2024 · Original Source

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