Inspection
Oct 21, 2025
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2025 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Crudo
78 Salem St
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Oct 15, 2024
Passed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post copies of both your current food safety andf allergen awareness certificates on site as we discussed during inspection
In plain English
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-304.11-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Inspector’s notes
Clean interior of the ice machine - an accumulation of visible soils present during inspection - address immediately
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Address
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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Make the necessary corrections to the menu as we discussed during inspection [ disclosure - reminder ]
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discxard all wooden utensils with splintered and burnt edges - see notes about " the correct use of wooden utensils allowed in the commercial kitchen "
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all hanging equipment [ knife rack ] is properlt secured
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Deep lacerations and soils evident on all cutting boards - addressed immediately
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean entire floor- walls and ceiling surface areas where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing the front barrier - replace
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface to remove heavy grime and grease deposits
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Reading from the PH testing of sushi rice was just off the correct numbers count needed [ corrections were addressed immediately ] -- no HACCP paperwork on site to monitor - make all necessary corrections needed as discussed-
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, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 8, 2024
Failed
11 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post copies of both your current food safety andf allergen awareness certificates on site as we discussed during inspection
In plain English
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-304.11-PEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Inspector’s notes
Clean interior of the ice machine - an accumulation of visible soils present during inspection - address immediately
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Address
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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Make the necessary corrections to the menu as we discussed during inspection [ disclosure - reminder ]
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.17-COther
Official wording
Wood Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Discxard all wooden utensils with splintered and burnt edges - see notes about " the correct use of wooden utensils allowed in the commercial kitchen "
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all hanging equipment [ knife rack ] is properlt secured
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Deep lacerations and soils evident on all cutting boards - addressed immediately
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean entire floor- walls and ceiling surface areas where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing the front barrier - replace
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther
Official wording
Grease Trap(C)
Inspector’s notes
Resurface to remove heavy grime and grease deposits
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Reading from the PH testing of sushi rice was just off the correct numbers count needed [ corrections were addressed immediately ] -- no HACCP paperwork on site to monitor - make all necessary corrections needed as discussed-
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, Oct 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source