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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Korokoro Ramen And Sushi

329 Sumner St

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Jun 10, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe under the three bay sink ( rinse and sanitizer) observed leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent sticker observed expired March 28 2026. provide updated sticker ( per PIC appointment is scheduled for next week)

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, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 28, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe under the three bay sink ( rinse and sanitizer) observed leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent sticker observed expired March 28 2026. provide updated sticker ( per PIC appointment is scheduled for next week)

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, Apr 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 29, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

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, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 16, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lower level used as a prep area without a hand washing sink. Discontinue.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sous Vide cooking taking place at lower level. No HACCP plan submitted and approved for this particular specialized cooking process as required by law. Discontinue. PIC will voluntarily discard all food produces so far using sous vide.

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, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 9, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Lower level used as a prep area without a hand washing sink. Discontinue.

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 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

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 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sous Vide cooking taking place at lower level. No HACCP plan submitted and approved for this particular specialized cooking process as required by law. Discontinue. PIC will voluntarily discard all food produces so far using sous vide.

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, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No Final Inspection signed-off by the plumbing inspector available. Provide.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 29, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish 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
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Inspector’s notes

No Final Inspection signed-off by the plumbing inspector available. Provide.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 15, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish 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
criticalCode 590.005/5-202.13-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 15, 2025 · Original Source

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