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Blue Sakura

1103 Commonwealth Av

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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10 inspections

Inspection

Feb 18, 2026

Failed

11 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food container with rice not labeled. Label properly all bulk food containers.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

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 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

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Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed raw frozen meats placed directly on the reach in refrigerator shelves. Store properly in containers or properly covered. Several frozen meat bags stored on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

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Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible max temperature thermometer or thermal strips for measuring interior temperature of the high temp dish machine. Provide.

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 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No sanitizer test strips for the three bay sink. Provide.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board at prep area heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean/sanitize properly or replace.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of reach in freezer for the meats soiled. Clean properly.

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

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Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

CO2 tanks not secured/chained. Secure properly.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels at the cooking line hand sink. Provide.

In plain English

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

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notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Health Permit for 2026 not renewed. Provide.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 21, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

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Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ground around dumpsters used by the establishment with excessice amounts of refuse that will not fit in the dumpster due to issues with trash pickup. Grounds with heavy soils and debris Remove all trash and clean area

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 590.005/5-501.113-COther

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Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpsters located in the alley next to the building that are marked as and used by Blue Sakura are overfilled with the covers open. Per the staff at the establishment they are having issues with getting trash picups with thebcom-pany as they are on strike. The establishment shall find an alternative for trash removal until the situation with their contracted company is resolved

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.111-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Ground around dumpsters used by the establishment with excessice amounts of refuse that will not fit in the dumpster due to issues with trash pickup. Grounds with heavy soils and debris Remove all trash and clean area

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 590.005/5-501.113-COther

Official wording

Covering Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dumpsters located in the alley next to the building that are marked as and used by Blue Sakura are overfilled with the covers open. Per the staff at the establishment they are having issues with getting trash picups with thebcom-pany as they are on strike. The establishment shall find an alternative for trash removal until the situation with their contracted company is resolved

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 13, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

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

Inspector’s notes

Numerous pieces of frozen fish stored in coffin freezer with no packaging- Products shall be wrapped or packaged during storage

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

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(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple employees were observed leaving the kitchen and returning to work with the same gloves on. Reviewed at the time of the inspection and corrected

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

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Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sneeze guard at the sauce station is not adequately protecting the products- Corrected on site by the PIC

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple basket of cut greens on the sink at the front service area with temperatures of 49F-51F Placed in refrigeration at the time of the inspection

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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The handwashing sink as you enter the kitchen was blocked by a backpack and the ice bucket Discontinue storage from the side of the shelving causing the handwashing sink to be blocked

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 13, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple basket of cut greens on the sink at the front service area with temperatures of 49F-51F Placed in refrigeration at the time of the inspection

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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The handwashing sink as you enter the kitchen was blocked by a backpack and the ice bucket Discontinue storage from the side of the shelving causing the handwashing sink to be blocked

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 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Numerous pieces of frozen fish stored in coffin freezer with no packaging- Products shall be wrapped or packaged during storage

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple employees were observed leaving the kitchen and returning to work with the same gloves on. Reviewed at the time of the inspection and corrected

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.11-PContamination

Official wording

Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sneeze guard at the sauce station is not adequately protecting the products- Corrected on site by the PIC

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 28, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken and beef stored over lettuce and cooked food in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-306.13-POther

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(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)

Inspector’s notes

Condiment self-service station without sneeze guard protection. Provide sneeze guard for condiments to prevent contamiantion from customers.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Garlic in oil in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated prepped today. Date all prepped products held over 24 hours. Discard after 7 days.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat slicer with visible raw meat scraps. Clean and sanitize every four hours to rpevent contamiantion. Interior chute of ice machine with black slime. Clean to prevent contamination.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and soils under dry goods shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

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Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 28, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 21, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken and beef stored over lettuce and cooked food in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-306.13-POther

Official wording

(A) Consumer Self-Service Operations (P)

Inspector’s notes

Condiment self-service station without sneeze guard protection. Provide sneeze guard for condiments to prevent contamiantion from customers.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Garlic in oil in walk-in refrigerator without date marking. PIC stated prepped today. Date all prepped products held over 24 hours. Discard after 7 days.

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 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Meat slicer with visible raw meat scraps. Clean and sanitize every four hours to rpevent contamiantion. Interior chute of ice machine with black slime. Clean to prevent contamination.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Debris and soils under dry goods shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

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
majorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.

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, Mar 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 1, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection there was no irreversible thermometer available for use in the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing behind the high temperature dishwasher with a steady leakduring the inspection- Repair

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

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Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing at above 500ppm- Make proper repairs to ensure sanitizer is dispensed and tests at 200-400ppm

In plain English

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

At the time of the inspection there was no irreversible thermometer available for use in the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

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
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plumbing behind the high temperature dishwasher with a steady leakduring the inspection- Repair

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer from the automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is testing at above 500ppm- Make proper repairs to ensure sanitizer is dispensed and tests at 200-400ppm

In plain English

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source

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