Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
15 inspections
Inspection
Sep 28, 2026
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed thawed fish in ROP packaging in packaging that was still sealed; the person in charge discarded the fish and will retrain staff to cut ROP packaging when fish is thawed.
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.
The high temperature warewashing machine broke this afternoon and would not turn on; the manager states an emergency call was placed with the repair company and the three compartment sink was observed in use set up properly with quats at 400ppm. Email the repair invoice after the high temperature warewashing machine has been repaired.
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.
Observed pH buffer bottles in use expired January 2026 and November 2025 staff were also observed using Poland Springs non-distilled water to make rice slurry for testing pH that per the restaurant's HACCP plan they should be using distilled water and provide non-expired pH buffers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 19, 2026
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed thawed fish in ROP packaging in packaging that was still sealed; the person in charge discarded the fish and will retrain staff to cut ROP packaging when fish is thawed.
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.
The high temperature warewashing machine broke this afternoon and would not turn on; the manager states an emergency call was placed with the repair company and the three compartment sink was observed in use set up properly with quats at 400ppm. Email the repair invoice after the high temperature warewashing machine has been repaired.
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.
Observed pH buffer bottles in use expired January 2026 and November 2025 staff were also observed using Poland Springs non-distilled water to make rice slurry for testing pH that per the restaurant's HACCP plan they should be using distilled water and provide non-expired pH buffers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 24, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 low temp machines (bar) dispensing 0ppm chlorine at this time. Contact company for repairs
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.
Observed fly activity around pastry station inside kitchen and droppings sighted along window ledge throughout dining areas. Discussd with PIC conduct deep cleaning to ensure area is clear of spills and debris. Weekly pest report reviewed and scheduled for service
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-204.117-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Observed 2 low temp machines (bar) dispensing 0ppm chlorine at this time. Contact company for repairs
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.
Observed fly activity around pastry station inside kitchen and droppings sighted along window ledge throughout dining areas. Discussd with PIC conduct deep cleaning to ensure area is clear of spills and debris. Weekly pest report reviewed and scheduled for service
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 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
Missing clear indication of undercooked or raw food items from the menu. Provide the reminder for all applicable foods. Email updated menu to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 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
Missing clear indication of undercooked or raw food items from the menu. Provide the reminder for all applicable foods. Email updated menu to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM to train/ retrain staff and PIC on what report and when to report. Employee must report to PIC symptoms illness diagnosis and exposures. Inspector will email information on illness policy .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed packaged of fish thawing in ROP . Discontinue / remove from ROP before thawing. Corrected on site by PIC
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numeros containers of food stored in various refrigeration units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date when storing in the refrigeration units/walk ins Per PIC foods were prepped the night before .
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.
Pipe under hightemp dishwasher in the warewashing area observed leaking. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
CFPM to train/ retrain staff and PIC on what report and when to report. Employee must report to PIC symptoms illness diagnosis and exposures. Inspector will email information on illness policy .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Observed packaged of fish thawing in ROP . Discontinue / remove from ROP before thawing. Corrected on site by PIC
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.
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Numeros containers of food stored in various refrigeration units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date when storing in the refrigeration units/walk ins Per PIC foods were prepped the night before .
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.
Pipe under hightemp dishwasher in the warewashing area observed leaking. 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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors under ice machine and prep table with debris clean to remove Floors under couches and furniture in customer seating area with debris clean to remove 2-8-24: droppings found in seating area and pest reports show 3 catches during last visit
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.
1) mouse droppings founf under ice machine in main kitchen clean to remove 2) Droppings found behind grease trap at prep area clean to remove 3) Droppings found under dish machine clean to remove 4) droppings found under and behind couches and furniture in customer seating area clean to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 8, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors under ice machine and prep table with debris clean to remove Floors under couches and furniture in customer seating area with debris clean to remove 2-8-24: droppings found in seating area and pest reports show 3 catches during last visit
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.
1) mouse droppings founf under ice machine in main kitchen clean to remove 2) Droppings found behind grease trap at prep area clean to remove 3) Droppings found under dish machine clean to remove 4) droppings found under and behind couches and furniture in customer seating area clean to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 26, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors under ice machine and prep table with debris clean to remove Floors under couches and furniture in customer seating area with debris 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.
1) mouse droppings founf under ice machine in main kitchen clean to remove 2) Droppings found behind grease trap at prep area clean to remove 3) Droppings found under dish machine clean to remove 4) droppings found under and behind couches and furniture in customer seating area clean to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 26, 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
Inspection
Nov 7, 2023
Passed
13 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No handwashing observed amongst food employees. Retrain staff to wash hands when leaving and returning to the work area between glove changes and when contamination occurs. Retrain staff.
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.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some food workers 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.
Dry ice being added to drinks. Develop safe handling procedures and submit to isdhealth@boston.gov according to FDA guidance provided via email. Provide consumer and employee warnings and guidance for safe use as best practices advised.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board in rear of kitchen. COS.
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.
Observed food worker handle garnish for sushi platter with bare hands. COS.
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.
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Final rinse gauge not working properly. Replace.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside ice machine near sushi line.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean walkin freezer floor of buildup of 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.
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.
Rice log is missing past three days. Retrain staff. Rice tested on site at 4.0PH Using aquafina to test rice provide distilled water as called for in HACCP plan on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 7, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Failed
13 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.12-PCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Procedure (P)
Inspector’s notes
No handwashing observed amongst food employees. Retrain staff to wash hands when leaving and returning to the work area between glove changes and when contamination occurs. Retrain staff.
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.
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some food workers 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.
Dry ice being added to drinks. Develop safe handling procedures and submit to isdhealth@boston.gov according to FDA guidance provided via email. Provide consumer and employee warnings and guidance for safe use as best practices advised.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board in rear of kitchen. COS.
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.
Observed food worker handle garnish for sushi platter with bare hands. COS.
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.
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Final rinse gauge not working properly. Replace.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean inside ice machine near sushi line.
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.
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean walkin freezer floor of buildup of 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.
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.
Rice log is missing past three days. Retrain staff. Rice tested on site at 4.0PH Using aquafina to test rice provide distilled water as called for in HACCP plan on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.