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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Jiro's Sushi

32 Kneeland St

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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10 inspections

Inspection

Feb 26, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2026 Health Permit has not been paid.Please provide payment & all necessary documents(gross annual sales & sworn statement) PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill & payment link.

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 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

The 2026 Health Permit has not been paid.Please provide payment & all necessary documents(gross annual sales & sworn statement) PIC instructed to email ISDHealth@Boston.gov to request a bill & payment link.

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 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

No covered trash in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

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Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fish pruveyor letters and lab test expired. Provide current letters and lab test.

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, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 27, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

No covered trash in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther

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Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fish pruveyor letters and lab test expired. Provide current letters and lab test.

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, Oct 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 5, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

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(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

No certified food manager or allergy certificate posted. Provide.

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.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw fish stored above ready to eat produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels in warewash area hand sink. Corrected on site.

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 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 26, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

No certified food manager or allergy certificate posted. Provide.

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 issues
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw fish stored above ready to eat produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No paper towels in warewash area hand sink. Corrected on site.

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, Feb 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 20, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop sink is not enclosed. Provide enclosure.

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.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 12, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Mop sink is not enclosed. Provide enclosure.

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.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walls in basement area are soiled. Clean to remove all 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.

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majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Bottle of brewed tea observed in hand sink. Person in charge removed.

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.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole observed in the bottom on basement stair case. Repair as necessary.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Walls in basement area are soiled. Clean to remove all 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 problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Bottle of brewed tea observed in hand sink. Person in charge removed.

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hole observed in the bottom on basement stair case. Repair as necessary.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source

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