Inspection
May 27, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Taiyaki Nyc
121 Seaport Bl
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10 inspectionsInspection
May 30, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 13, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit. Contact the Health Department for immediate 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 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 8, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
notedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
8-301.11 Condition of issuance for nonpayment of the 2025 Health Permit. Contact the Health Department for immediate 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 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 23, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed with no hair restraint in place. Provide at all times
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food debris and soils observed on the exterior and interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove. Food soils observed inside of holding and refrigeration equipment. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes and debri in the front lobby. Clean to remove.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 16, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s notes
Staff observed with no hair restraint in place. Provide at all times
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Inspector’s notes
Food debris and soils observed on the exterior and interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove. Food soils observed inside of holding and refrigeration equipment. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed multiple boxes and debri in the front lobby. Clean to remove.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 18, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-501.116-PFChemicals
Official wording
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer concentration in 3 compartment sink over 400ppm quats. PIC stated the automatic dispenser is not operating properly. Advised to discontinue utilizing dispenser until it is fixed. PIC drained all water and refilled basin. Verification of 300ppm quats.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up and soils on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease soils on the back wall of 3 compartment sink. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsinks with grease and dirt build up. Clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 11, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed grease build up and soils on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease soils on the back wall of 3 compartment sink. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-501.116-PFChemicals
Official wording
Warewashing Equipment Determining Chemical Sanitizer Concentration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Quats sanitizer concentration in 3 compartment sink over 400ppm quats. PIC stated the automatic dispenser is not operating properly. Advised to discontinue utilizing dispenser until it is fixed. PIC drained all water and refilled basin. Verification of 300ppm quats.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Handsinks with grease and dirt build up. Clean to remove
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 2, 2023
Passed
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employee started shift entered the work area and did not first wash hands. Retrain staff.
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
Almond flour container not labeled. COS.
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
Clean floors of visible soils under dry food storage containers in dish room clean floors of visible soils throughout under around & behind equipment. Floors in customer area are sticky. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean HVAC vents in ceiling above service line of visible dust Clean vent cover on bathroom vent in ceiling of dust buildup.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several fruit flies observed in business. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Store mops off the floor
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
Online catering menu does not include allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. (b)Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.
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, Nov 2, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 26, 2023
Failed
7 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-501.113-COther
Official wording
Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Inspector’s notes
Store mops off the floor
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employee started shift entered the work area and did not first wash hands. Retrain staff.
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
Almond flour container not labeled. COS.
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
Clean floors of visible soils under dry food storage containers in dish room clean floors of visible soils throughout under around & behind equipment. Floors in customer area are sticky. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-202.12-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning System Vents (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean HVAC vents in ceiling above service line of visible dust Clean vent cover on bathroom vent in ceiling of dust buildup.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Several fruit flies observed in business. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Online catering menu does not include allergen statement. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. (b)Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.
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, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source