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Basho Express

700 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Basho Express has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Basho Express on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide Unit was operating with normal limits at the time of the inspection
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind 3 bay sink with heavy block mildew like buildup- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed commercially packaged raw fish defrosting on the counter in a bowl of stagnant water Reviewed the proper process for defrosting fish Product was almost completely defrosted and at 39F
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No documentaton of a full time CFPM at thelocation The CFPM certificate provided at the time of the inspection is for an employee that works at another location Provide a full time CFPM employee certificate or documentation of employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service line- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
May 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink not set up and appears to be used as prep sink with a lot of food debris on all three bays. Employee observed to rinse large equipment (can not fit in dish machine) in the soiled sink. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing Store soiled utensils/equipment on the soiled dishes rack.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Letter of Guarantees expired for raw fish served. Provide.
590.003/3-402.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
70
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basho Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basho Express on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Basho Express compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Basho Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Basho Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Basho Express have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Basho Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Basho Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Basho Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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