Gyu Kaku
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Gyu Kaku has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Gyu Kaku was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Gyu Kaku is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the bar area and near the ice machine in the kitchen.Provide current pest report and correct all sanitation and repair issuesmentioned by the technician.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink not draining. Repair Bar dish machine leaking. Repair Dish machine rinse gauge broken. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all sngle use items from the employee lockers.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a panel above the freezer door/ceiling panel.Provide/repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted pooled water on the floor in the kitchen area. Clean to prevent pest infestation Noted visible dust near the vents in the dining room and bar area. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
74
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Noted in the upright refrigerator on the cookline sliced cucumbers/Tomatoes stored with raw chicken. Remove and retrain staff to store RTE foods above the raw foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the handsink in the bar. Provide COS by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted cutting boards heavily scored. Replace/Resurface
590.004/4-501.12-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Staff personal items stored with single use items in the back storage area. Discontinue
590.007/7-209.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ceiling/walls and vents in the cookline heavily greased. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above the freezer/walkin in the back area. Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine is missing data plate to provide specification for temperature requirements. Provide
590.004/4-204.113-C
61
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine in the back has no irreversible thermometer to measure the temperature.Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: On the cookline near the prep sink soap dispenser was broken. Repair Person In Charge corrected on site and replaced it with a new soap dispenser.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(o) person in charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC was not able to have knowledge about the employee iIlness policy. Review
590.002/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor near the dish machine at the bar is heavily soiled. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Observed shredded cabbage prepared on site stored in the water.Discontinue
590.003/3-303.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand Sink at the bar soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator at the bar has spilled liquid on the bottom shelf.Clean to remove In the dining room accumulated dust on the wall ledges and on the ceiling fixtures. Clean with frequency.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple small flies on walls of dessert room. Provide a current licensed pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Foods stored in open containers in freezer. Store covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Container with purse and employee personal items over prep area. Remove from food service areas and store in lockers.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Shredded cabbage prepared on site stored in water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Right side of dishmachine covered with plastic. Shelving tied up with plastic wrap. Provide proper repairs.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling missing over 3 bay sink. Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in kitchen with spills and moisture. Debris on floor of bar to left of dishmachine. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Dec 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of soils under cookline equipment grease and oils under fryers. Buildup of soils under booth seats mice droppings under multiple booths seats. Clean to remove all visible signs of filth under around & behind equipment and seating throughout the kitchen & dining room. Cleaning issues noted on most recent IPM report from Ecolab dated 10/13/23
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several mice droppings are present as observed under multiple booth seat in the dining room of the establishment near rear exit door thresholds under cooking element electrical boxes at tables. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is not following pest control company recommendations with multiple contributing factors to pest activity noted during complaint generated inspection this day. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of soils under cookline equipment grease and oils under fryers. Buildup of soils under booth seats mice droppings under multiple booths seats. Clean to remove all visible signs of filth under around & behind equipment and seating throughout the kitchen & dining room. Cleaning issues noted on most recent IPM report from Ecolab dated 10/13/23
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door off kitchen with what appears to be gnaw marks on door sweep rear double door off dining room does not close with a seal and as noted on most recent pest report dated 10/13/23 from EcoLab. Seal all openings with pest proof materials. Follow recommendations of the pest control report.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul system discharged and fire panel triggered at location. Ensure Ansul system is recharged. Fire panel miust be reset. Ensure building department approves prior to requesting to re open.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize excess water in back kitchen area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul system and fire alarm discharged stemming from hot pot table. No visable evidence of fire in establishment. No water damage observed. Ansul discharge observed coming outdoor vent on to sidewalk. Recharge ansul system and reset fire panel prior to reopening.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
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May 18, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Beef stored in a low boy cooler and individually wrapped was 49F- When completely prepped place in walk in cooler or freezer to reach 41F or below before storing in cooler out of temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar was closed off with plastic wrap around the nozzle- Discontinue wrapping and have staff properly wash hands before setting up bar area
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: RTE roast beef was stored with Raw pork- Discontinue storing raw and ready to eat together especially of different species
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A number of flies in food area like kitchen and the window on the other side of the kitchen - Provide an updated IPM style pest control report from a licensed pest control company concerning the mature flies observed -PIC Provided a report for mice and roaches. to prevent issue getting worse provide report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several products like salmon raw pork and shredded cabbage had dates but items still stored inside cooler past the used by dates - Discard voluntarily and properly maintain with proper date marking methods
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Several soiled Knives stored on clean knif rack - Remove and properly wash rinsed sanitize equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the beginning of cookline have a slow leak- Repair 3 bay sink have a leak in pipes - Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Mango puree thawing under water inside dump sink - Properly thaw foods under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Tofu is stored with melted ice - Store tofu with a slotted pan and keep 41F or below. Ice machine is soiled - Clean to remove soils Staff scrubbing grill grate at sanitizer bay of 3 bay sink which is the clean side - Train staff to properly wash rinse and sanitizer properly.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Mar 29, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 60 Gal of ice in Ice machine in back and about 30 Gal of Ice at the bar all discarded due to brown water - Ice was voluntarily discarded due to possible contamination of water
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 60 Gal of ice in Ice machine in back and about 30 Gal of Ice at the bar all discarded due to brown water - Ice was voluntarily discarded due to possible contamination of water
590.003/3-701.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machines with possibly affected ice from brown water - PIC voluntarily discarded from ice machines in back and at the bar- Properly clean and sanitize ice machines before using
590.004/4-202.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machines with possibly affected ice from brown water - PIC voluntarily discarded from ice machines in back and at the bar- Properly clean and sanitize ice machines before using
590.004/4-202.16-C
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 60 Gal of ice in Ice machine in back and about 30 Gal of Ice at the bar all discarded due to brown water - Ice was voluntarily discarded due to possible contamination of water
590.003/3-701.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machines with possibly affected ice from brown water - PIC voluntarily discarded from ice machines in back and at the bar- Properly clean and sanitize ice machines before using
590.004/4-202.16-C
82
Sep 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Lemons that was cut by staff using bare hands was voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC- Discontinue using bare hands for ready to eat Corrected on site
590.003/3-701.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: I observed staff cutting up lemons for drinks with bare hands - Discontinue using bare hands when cutting ready to eat foods- I had staff wash hands before donning gloves- PIC voluntarily discarded container with all cut lemons
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer nor test strips available to test the High temp machine.- Provide a irreversible thermometer or test strips
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not properly training staff not to use bare hands while cutting reaady to eat foods that will go into drinks or possible consumed- Train staff to properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment. alot of the knives were hanging wet not air dried and knives were soiled hanging on clean knife rack. Tain staff the importance of properly storing food contact equipment and no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Staff was washing knive inside of Prep sink there were several knives that were soiled hanging on clean knife rack - Train staff to properly clean equipment and air dry before hanging on clean knife rack
590.004/4-602.11-C
(b)-(d) gloves use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: No glove use during cutting ready to eat foods- Prompted staff to wash hand and then don gloves. Train staff
590.003/3-304.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: A number of mature flies around the kitchen area - Provide a current pest control report from a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both Ice Machines is soiled interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths in Kitchen area not in sanitizer solution - All wiping cloths needs to be in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gyu Kaku last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gyu Kaku on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gyu Kaku?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gyu Kaku.
How does Gyu Kaku compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Gyu Kaku most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Gyu Kaku's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gyu Kaku have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gyu Kaku 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 Gyu Kaku inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gyu Kaku is inspected around four times per year on average.
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