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Gachi Sushi & Noodles

300 Terminal Rd

Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

13 inspections

Inspection

Mar 17, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was unable to name the five reportable symptoms and the six reportable illnesses they were unable to identify if their warewashing machine was a high heat or chemical sanitizing machine and could not demonstrate how to test their quats sanitizer at the three compartment sink because they were not able to determine what kind of test strips they had on site they were all pH test strips and no cholrine or quats test strips were on site. Provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At the large open air cold holding unit observed seaweed salad at 60F and salmon onigiri at 60F the external thermometer read 53F and the internal analog thermometer read 54F; at the taller open air cooler observed bubble tea at 60F and orange juice at 70F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the foods as they had been placed in the open air coolers at or around 10:00am today. Have a repair person service the open air coolers so that they hold TCS foods at or below 41F.

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 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the tall open air cooler there is no external temperature measuring device; provide temperature measuring devices in conspicious locations.

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

At the warewashing machine the data plate indicates that the final rinse temperature is 180F and is using heat to sanitize but the location lacks an irreversible thermometer to test the maximum temperature; provide an irreversible thermometer to test the warewashing machine.

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

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The location uses quats sanitzer at the three compartment sink and at the red sanitizer buckets but were not able to produce a quats testing device; provide. The health inspector left their quats test strips with the establishment so they can test their sanitizer until they can provide their own.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request to view." visible to customers.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The person in charge was unable to name the five reportable symptoms and the six reportable illnesses they were unable to identify if their warewashing machine was a high heat or chemical sanitizing machine and could not demonstrate how to test their quats sanitizer at the three compartment sink because they were not able to determine what kind of test strips they had on site they were all pH test strips and no cholrine or quats test strips were on site. Provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

At the large open air cold holding unit observed seaweed salad at 60F and salmon onigiri at 60F the external thermometer read 53F and the internal analog thermometer read 54F; at the taller open air cooler observed bubble tea at 60F and orange juice at 70F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded all the foods as they had been placed in the open air coolers at or around 10:00am today. Have a repair person service the open air coolers so that they hold TCS foods at or below 41F.

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 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

At the tall open air cooler there is no external temperature measuring device; provide temperature measuring devices in conspicious locations.

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

At the warewashing machine the data plate indicates that the final rinse temperature is 180F and is using heat to sanitize but the location lacks an irreversible thermometer to test the maximum temperature; provide an irreversible thermometer to test the warewashing machine.

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

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The location uses quats sanitzer at the three compartment sink and at the red sanitizer buckets but were not able to produce a quats testing device; provide. The health inspector left their quats test strips with the establishment so they can test their sanitizer until they can provide their own.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available upon request to view." visible to customers.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Onigiri (cooked)Tuna triangles - 75F Fried shrimp and cooked salmon offered at room temperature as well. / Ensure proper holding of 41F or below. Any Onigiri made more than 2 hours ago will be voluntarily disposed of the remaining made 1 hour ago can be cooled to 41F or below and kept under refrigeration.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Onigiri (cooked)Tuna triangles - 75F Fried shrimp and cooked salmon offered at room temperature as well. / Ensure proper holding of 41F or below. Any Onigiri made more than 2 hours ago will be voluntarily disposed of the remaining made 1 hour ago can be cooled to 41F or below and kept under refrigeration.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Knifes stored between equipments . Discontinue store on a clean/sanitizer surface only.

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
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fried rice placed in ambient temperature since morning (per PIC) registered 80F. PIC voluntarily discarded the rice. Mantain at 135F or above.

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 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed bowls used to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils only.

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

Hnadsing used to store soiled Containers.. 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
majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No log results registered today for sushi rice. Register 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, Apr 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 25, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Knifes stored between equipments . Discontinue store on a clean/sanitizer surface only.

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
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fried rice placed in ambient temperature since morning (per PIC) registered 80F. PIC voluntarily discarded the rice. Mantain at 135F or above.

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 590.004/4-903.11-C1Equipment and utensils

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed bowls used to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils only.

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

Hnadsing used to store soiled Containers.. 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
majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No log results registered today for sushi rice. Register 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, Mar 25, 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 28, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior of some equipment and shelves at prep area/cooking line 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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink near cooking line blocked with a fan on it and a soiled bowl with water in it. PIC removed it. Use for hand washing only and keep accessible.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel missing at handsink near cooking line. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under and around cooking line and under and around dish machine/grease trap area soiled. Clean all 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Exterior of some equipment and shelves at prep area/cooking line 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
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Handsink near cooking line blocked with a fan on it and a soiled bowl with water in it. PIC removed it. Use for hand washing only and keep accessible.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel missing at handsink near cooking line. Provide.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under and around cooking line and under and around dish machine/grease trap area soiled. Clean all 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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloth at sushi station stored wet on counters. 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 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Same bamboo matts used for raw and cooked sushi preparation. Use separate matts.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Tuna at sushi station registered 46F Unit interior thermometer registers 48F door left half-open. PIC closed the door and temperature fell fast towards 41F. Mantain all TCS food at 41F or below all the time.

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
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s notes

Letters of guarantee expired. Provide current ones.

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, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloth at sushi station stored wet on counters. 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 590.003/3-305.14-COther

Official wording

Food Preparation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Same bamboo matts used for raw and cooked sushi preparation. Use separate matts.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Tuna at sushi station registered 46F Unit interior thermometer registers 48F door left half-open. PIC closed the door and temperature fell fast towards 41F. Mantain all TCS food at 41F or below all the time.

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
criticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

Inspector’s notes

Letters of guarantee expired. Provide current ones.

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, May 1, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2023

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and keep utensils clean and dry or in a water temp of 135F or greater

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
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fish and chicken thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw using one one of the following methods: Under cold running water Under refrigeration As part of the cooking process

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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Sushi rice pH is not being logged / Every batch of new acidified sushi rice is to be pH tested using the meter on site the pH must be logged daily for every batch. Establishment makes up to 6 batches per day. Logs shall not be dry logged and must be initialed by the person testing the rice. Ensure any corrective actions that may need to be taken are also noted on the logs. Rice was successfully tested during my inspection at 4.1 and will be logged for this batch

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, Nov 6, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2023

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and keep utensils clean and dry or in a water temp of 135F or greater

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
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Thawing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Fish and chicken thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw using one one of the following methods: Under cold running water Under refrigeration As part of the cooking process

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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Sushi rice pH is not being logged / Every batch of new acidified sushi rice is to be pH tested using the meter on site the pH must be logged daily for every batch. Establishment makes up to 6 batches per day. Logs shall not be dry logged and must be initialed by the person testing the rice. Ensure any corrective actions that may need to be taken are also noted on the logs. Rice was successfully tested during my inspection at 4.1 and will be logged for this batch

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 31, 2023 · Original Source

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