Gifu
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
86
Score
Gifu has been inspected 12 times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Gifu's latest score is in line with the Roxbury average of 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease spills on fryolater pipes. Clean to remove all build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking spray handle at warewashing bay. Repair to stop leakage
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
86
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to monitor the storing of raw foods and ready to eat foods to be seperated in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substances inside ice machine. Clean to remove all mold-like substances and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dripping grease on filters under hood system. Discussed with PIC to remove and clean all grease build up on a frequent basis.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Nov 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed housemade drinks bottled at location stored and held over 24hrs in refrigerated unit without date marking. Provide date marking on beverages held over 24hrs.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
90
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up / soils inside deep freezer in kitchen; sauce spills underneath prep table at grill station; exterior of bulk containers soiled. Clean all stated to remove soils / spills / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel stored near trash barrels. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean to remove grease build up and spillage on ground.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cut vegetables on floor in kitchen. Clean floors with frequency during slow periods of operations
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up / soils inside deep freezer in kitchen; sauce spills underneath prep table at grill station; exterior of bulk containers soiled. Clean all stated to remove soils / spills / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cut vegetables on floor in kitchen. Clean floors with frequency during slow periods of operations
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on grease barrel stored near trash barrels. Discussed with PIC to thoroughly clean to remove grease build up and spillage on ground.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up / soils inside deep freezer in kitchen; sauce spills underneath prep table at grill station; exterior of bulk containers soiled. Clean all stated to remove soils / spills / ice
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cut vegetables on floor in kitchen. Clean floors with frequency during slow periods of operations
590.006/6-501.12-C
86
Apr 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters. Remove to clean and sanitize
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in warewashing area blocked with bulk containers. Discussed with PIC to maintain all hand sinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on prep tables at cooking grill; soiled bulk containers and squeeze bottles; soiled utensils stored at cooking grill; soiled single door upright freezer in basement. Thoroughly clean and sanitize all prep tables / bulk containers / utensils / freezer units and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple hand sinks without paper towels. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all hand sinks at all times for efficient hand washing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing drain plugs for warewashing sink. Provide
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak underneath 3 bay compartment sink. Contact licensed plumber for repairs and provide report upon completion
590.005/5-205.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on hood filters. Remove to clean and sanitize
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths stored on tables. Maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles / bulk containers without proper identification. Provide labels with the common name of food items identified
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to maintain paper towels at all handsinks at all times for effective handwashing. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on cooking grills / refrigerated drawers under grill / prep and steam tables. Clean to remove all spills / grease Observed ice build up and soils inside deep freezer next to steam table. Clean to remove all soils / ice Observed heavy spills and splatter on bulk containers. Clean exterior of all bulk containers to remove soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Observed damaged pH Meter being used for testing. Discussed with PIC to discontinue sushi rice until confirmation of new purchase has been submitted to the Health Division.
590.004/4-201.11-C
78
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2023. PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site and left message for appointment. Instructed PIC to contact the Health Division with scheduled appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on prep tables and cooking grill. Clean to remove all spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat food items stored in walk in and reach in units held over 24hrs per PIC without date marking. Provide proper date marking on all ready to eat food items stored under refrigeration held over 24hrs per PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor in walk in and around kitchen with debris. Clean with frequency during slow periods of operation.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired February 2023. PIC contacted hood cleaning company while on site and left message for appointment. Instructed PIC to contact the Health Division with scheduled appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gifu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gifu on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gifu?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gifu.
How does Gifu compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Gifu most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Gifu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gifu have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gifu 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 Gifu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gifu is inspected around five times per year on average.
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