Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi

705 Massachusetts Av, Roxbury, MA 02118

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 15 violations.

By comparison, the average Roxbury facility scores 83, putting Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

May 4, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue partially cooking raw chicken tenders and leaving them out at room temperture - fully cook and then hot hold at 135F and / or above - or cook to order

590.003/3-401.14-P

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards with deep lacerations

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Acidification for rice is not being recorded daily as it is stated in their HACCP Plan - verify the proper PH level inside the log book as discussed

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Enlarge the FONT for the " consumer advisory " on all menus - currently is very small and hard to read

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the facility from all visible soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain clean after use to rteduce potenrial rodent activity

590.005/5-501.15-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Maintain the trash stoarge area free of loose rubbish and debris -

590.005/5-501.115-C

Outside storage prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Remove the grease barrel stored on the sidewalk - store on business property where we discussed

590.005/5-501.112-C

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue to scatter in use wiping cloths on top of prep tables

590.004/4-901.12-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean vents above the char grill from heavy grime

590.004/4-202.18-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Set up properly with seperate sanitizing stations for both raw and ready to eat foods

590.003/3-304.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: All food handlers need to wear proper hair restaints while working with foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons throughout the day once they have been compromised

590.002/2-304.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace all stained / missing ceiling tiles where needed

590.006/6-201.16-C

Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: insuffitient amount of trash receptacles in the rear of the business - address

590.005/5-501.16-C

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up and spills inside deep freezer and upright freezer; soiled bulk containers in basement. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills and ice build up

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food stored in open cans in walk in unit. Remove and ensure food is removed from can goods and stored in food grade containers

590.003/3-305.11-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Observed buffer solution expired 06/2025 and incorrect pH strips on site for sushi testing. Instructed PIC to provide unexpired solution and pH strips (0.3) according to HACCP plan

590.008/8-201.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Observed damaged faucet knob on cookline handsink. Replace

590.005/5-205.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gifu Teriyaki and Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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