Inspection
Sep 25, 2026
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 25, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Yaba Sushi
106 Cambridge St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
10 inspectionsInspection
Jun 24, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no air gap at the prep sink in the basement.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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 8, 2026
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no air gap at the prep sink in the basement.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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted grease build up behind the frylator on the floor.Clean with frequency
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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted records not maintained on a consistant basis.Provide and retrain staff
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, Jun 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s notes
Noted no air gap at the prep sink in the basement.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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted grease build up behind the frylator on the floor.Clean with frequency
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 590.008/8-103.12-PFOther
Official wording
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Noted records not maintained on a consistant basis.Provide and retrain staff
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, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 1, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Salmon chicken sitting above ready to eay foods store raw products below ready to eat foods
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in October of 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
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 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bare wood at service counter paint or seal to ensure proper cleaning
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 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 6, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted boxes of food on the floor in the walkin refrigerator.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
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 590.006/6-501.110-COther
Official wording
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted several personalitems stored in contact with food and dry storage area.Remove and provide seperate area for storage
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
Observed HACCP records not recorded daily last recorded was on 1/8/26.Provide and maintain records
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 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted boxes of food on the floor in the walkin refrigerator.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor
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 590.006/6-501.110-COther
Official wording
Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted several personalitems stored in contact with food and dry storage area.Remove and provide seperate area for storage
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
Observed HACCP records not recorded daily last recorded was on 1/8/26.Provide and maintain records
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 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther
Official wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Raw Salmon chicken sitting above ready to eay foods store raw products below ready to eat foods
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-301.14-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood sticker expired in October of 2025 have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
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 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s notes
Bare wood at service counter paint or seal to ensure proper cleaning
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, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Vomit Kit not 100% supply full kit and procedures for clean up
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 590.003/3-402.12-PFOther
Official wording
Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No parasite destruction letter from Fish supplier supply
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Chlorine test strips to measure Bleach sanitizer Supply proper strips
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 12, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Vomit Kit not 100% supply full kit and procedures for clean up
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 590.003/3-402.12-PFOther
Official wording
Records Creation & Retention (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No parasite destruction letter from Fish supplier supply
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No Chlorine test strips to measure Bleach sanitizer Supply proper strips
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 12, 2025 · Original Source