Inspection
Apr 24, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Irashai Sushi And Teriyaki
8 Kneeland St
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
Apr 7, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)
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, Apr 7, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 6, 2026
Voluntarily closed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)
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, Apr 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 17, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw meat stored above ready to eat produce in production line refrigeration. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2025 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 28, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw meat stored above ready to eat produce in production line refrigeration. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2025 Health permit is unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov to request a link for payment.
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 28, 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
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
Jul 12, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 22, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sushi bar employees observed without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw fish product stored above ready to eat foods at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Tempura shrimp stored above fryolater at 77F. Person in charge discarded. Discontine storing cooked product in ambient air.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Person in charge corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 Health Permit unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov for a link for payment. Allergy Certificate observed expired. Replace
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 15, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Sushi bar employees observed without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
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.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw fish product stored above ready to eat foods at sushi bar. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Tempura shrimp stored above fryolater at 77F. Person in charge discarded. Discontine storing cooked product in ambient air.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.007/7-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Person in charge corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
2024 Health Permit unpaid. Email isdhealth@boston.gov for a link for payment. Allergy Certificate observed expired. Replace
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source