Inspection
Aug 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Sakabayashi Sushi Tavern By Sushiro
665 Boylston St
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The full inspection history
11 inspectionsInspection
May 6, 2026
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit for the 3 bay sink. Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance on the silicone behind the dish machine sink. Remove and repair. Observed a ring/putty around the drain in the hand sink near the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front and exterior doors both need door sweeps to ensure no pest activity. Provide. PIC provided me the 2 most recent pest reports. Reports stated no activity or catches. The report did recommend the door sweeps. Spoke to the PIC and explained how important it is to read the pest reports and address any concerns and recommendations on the reports.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please remove the plastic/cover around the 2 gauges on the high temp dishmachine and wipe down to ensure the staff can read the temperatures. If the gauges are not working properly please 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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Please provide the parasite destruction letter for 2026.
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, May 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 29, 2026
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No test kit for the 3 bay sink. Provide
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mold-like substance on the silicone behind the dish machine sink. Remove and repair. Observed a ring/putty around the drain in the hand sink near the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s notes
Front and exterior doors both need door sweeps to ensure no pest activity. Provide. PIC provided me the 2 most recent pest reports. Reports stated no activity or catches. The report did recommend the door sweeps. Spoke to the PIC and explained how important it is to read the pest reports and address any concerns and recommendations on the reports.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please remove the plastic/cover around the 2 gauges on the high temp dishmachine and wipe down to ensure the staff can read the temperatures. If the gauges are not working properly please 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.
More about building upkeep issuescriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Please provide the parasite destruction letter for 2026.
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 29, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine. Provide.
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 temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 25, 2025
Passed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Label all foods in coffin freezers in basement.
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-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw salmon in broth 59F. Product voluntarily discarded.
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 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther
Official wording
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment is cooking salmon in broth with an immersion cooker at low temperatures. This process is not in the approved HACCP plan for sushi. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan & variance application.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors around ice machine at waitstation with visible soils. Clean to remove.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Rice lab report is expired. Provide rice lab report annually. . Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s notes
No choke save certificate on site. Provide. 590.011: Additional Requirements (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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 25, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Label all foods in coffin freezers in basement.
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-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
Raw salmon in broth 59F. Product voluntarily discarded.
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 590.003/3-502.11-PFOther
Official wording
Variance Requirement (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Establishment is cooking salmon in broth with an immersion cooker at low temperatures. This process is not in the approved HACCP plan for sushi. Discontinue. Submit HACCP plan & variance application.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floors around ice machine at waitstation with visible soils. Clean to remove.
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 problemscriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Rice lab report is expired. Provide rice lab report annually. . Provide.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.009(E)Other
Official wording
Anti-Choking
Inspector’s notes
No choke save certificate on site. Provide. 590.011: Additional Requirements (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 25, 2024
Report filed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Priority violation sited. Provide active managerial control. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coffin freezer with food inside under what appears to be a waste pipe. Relocate. Freezer will be reloacted after floor is refinished.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor surfaces in basement dry storage with missing paint and exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials. Floor is scheduled to be refinished over the next two days and all food storage to be relocated away from waste pipes.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No rice PH logs being maintained up to date. Retrain staff. Rice tested @ 4.3PH at the time of inspection.
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, Nov 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 18, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Priority violation sited. Provide active managerial control. Corrected on site.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Coffin freezer with food inside under what appears to be a waste pipe. Relocate.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor surfaces in basement dry storage with missing paint and exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No rice PH logs being maintained up to date. Retrain staff. Rice tested @ 4.3PH at the time of inspection.
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, Nov 18, 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
Apr 11, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 11, 2024 · Original Source