Inspection
Jul 7, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 7, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Tori Japan
315 Centre St
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
Passed
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The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Jan 5, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Reduced oxygen packaged tuna observed thawed in refrigerator in packaging. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
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, Jan 5, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 13, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cryovac package of raw tuna observed thawing still in the packaging. Remove/opem packaging before thawing. Corrected on site
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rice cooker storage area and warewashing area observed without lighting. Provide adequate lighting.
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, Jun 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 6, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-501.13-CFood temperature
Official wording
Thawing (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cryovac package of raw tuna observed thawing still in the packaging. Remove/opem packaging before thawing. Corrected on site
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-303.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Intensity-Lighting (C)
Inspector’s notes
Rice cooker storage area and warewashing area observed without lighting. Provide adequate lighting.
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, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.16-COther
Official wording
Drying Mops (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed mop stored in stagnant soiled water. Discontinue and hang to dry after use. Corrected on site by PIC.
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, Feb 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 26, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 26, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 25, 2024
Passed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Vomit kit on site. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC not in compliance with HACCP on the sushi rice. .Employees not trained on proper warewashing . Retrain and document.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Remove and maintain . Corrected on site by PIC
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink located in the prep area observed not enclosed. Provide
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink area observed heavily soiled and odorous Chest freezer with ice build up. Exteriors of equipment doors and rice cookers / food storage bins soiled .Clean and sanitize 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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of rice bin handsink prep since knife stored on the knife rack observed soiled. Middle compartment of 3 bay sink observed being used to scrap of food debris. Discontinue Clean sanitize and maintain.
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
Several change to the HACCP plan require resubmission for review and approval. The recipe has changed testing has changed. PIC observed using buffer solution 7 which is not included in the HACCP instead of strips as specified in the HACCP plan. Provide and maintain daily logs and submit revised plan. No lab report.and no HACPP copy at the location. Rice did test at 4.1 pH.
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, Jan 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 18, 2024
Hearing scheduled
13 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Vomit kit on site. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC not in compliance with HACCP on the sushi rice. .Employees not trained on proper warewashing . Retrain and document.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without lables soy sauce bucket observed being used to store teriyaki sauce. Provide lables when removed from orginal container.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s notes
In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Remove and maintain . Corrected on site by PIC
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink located in the prep area observed not enclosed. Provide
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 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
Spring roll and dumplings at 72F observed kept at room temperature when removed of the fryer . Discontinue or hot hold at 135F or cook to order.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink area observed heavily soiled and odorous Chest freezer with ice build up. Exteriors of equipment doors and rice cookers / food storage bins soiled .Clean and sanitize 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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired since 12.26.23. Provide new sticker Per CFPM cleaning is scheduled to take place tonight 1.11.24.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-204.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease observed dripping from hood and hood observed soiled. 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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of rice bin handsink prep since knife stored on the knife rack observed soiled. Middle compartment of 3 bay sink observed being used to scrap of food debris. Discontinue Clean sanitize and maintain.
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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing and prep area -hand sink observed blocked. Remove and maintain. Corrected on site by CFPM.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom trash receptacle observed without cover. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
Several change to the HACCP plan require resubmission for review and approval. The recipe has changed testing has changed. PIC observed using buffer solution 7 which is not included in the HACCP instead of strips as specified in the HACCP plan. Provide and maintain daily logs and submit revised plan. No lab report.and no HACPP copy at the location. Rice did test at 4.1 pH.
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, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 11, 2024
Failed
12 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Vomit kit on site. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PFPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
Assignment (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC not in compliance with HACCP on the sushi rice. Unable to keep record of daily logs and unable to provide information on illness policy and foodborne illness.Employees not trained when to wash proper warewashing illness policy. Retrain and document. Training guidance to be provided.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple squeeze bottles observed without lables soy sauce bucket observed being used to store teriyaki sauce. Provide lables when removed from orginal container.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Mop sink located in the prep area observed not enclosed. Provide
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationcriticalCode 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
Spring roll and dumplings at 72F observed kept at room temperature when removed of the fryer . Discontinue or hot hold at 135F or cook to order.
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wall behind chest freezer observed soiled and disclored . Fryer must be palced under the hood per BFD regulations. Mop sink area observed heavily soiled and odorous Chest freezer with ice build up. Exteriors of equipment doors and rice cookers / lids soiled Clean and sanitize 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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker observed expired since 12.26.23. Provide new sticker Per CFPM cleaning is scheduled to take place tonight 1.11.24.
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 issuesminorCode 590.004/4-204.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
Inspector’s notes
Grease observed dripping from hood and hood observed soiled. 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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Exterior of rice bin handsink prep since observed soiled. Clean and sanitize 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 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Warewashing and prep area -hand sink observed blocked. Remove and maintain. Corrected on site by CFPM.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther
Official wording
Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Inspector’s notes
Restroom trash receptacle observed without cover. Provide
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.008/8-103.12-POther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Inspector’s notes
No daily log of the sushi rice observed and maintained. Several change to the HACCP plan require resubmission for review and approval. The recipe has changed testing has changed. PIC observed using buffer solution 7 which is not included in the HACCP instead of strips as specified in the HACCP plan. Provide and maintain daily logs and submit revised plan. No lab report.and no HACPP copy at the location. Rice did test at 4.1 pH.
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, Jan 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source