Haju Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Haju Kitchen stretching back to 2023. Haju Kitchen was last inspected on Sep 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “controlling pests” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor behing the fridge inside of the oven that is out of service on the glue trap in the basement in the white and blue shelf.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report Provide door Sweep 08/19/25 Observed Evidence of Rodent dropping in the basement. clean to remove. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report 08/26/25 provide a detailed licensed exterfmiator's report that show no evidence or acivity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 08/19/25 clean grease build up in Frylator (pass) Replace the gasket in the 2 door unit 08/26/25 the Owner placed an order for new gasket for 2 door unit
590.004/4-202.16-C
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: 08/19/25 Provide Drain plug to 2 bay sink in nhe basement prep area
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: the handsink in the back was blocked with prep table. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor behing the fridge inside of the oven that is out of service on the glue trap in the basement in the white and blue shelf.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report Provide door Sweep 08/19/25 Observed Evidence of Rodent dropping in the basement. clean to remove. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report 08/26/25 provide a detailed licensed exterfmiator's report that show no evidence or acivity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Gerout the floor in the kitchen and repair missing tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean the Ground and the top of grease trap to remove all grease biuld up
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 08/19/25 clean grease build up in Frylator Replace the gasket in the 2 door unit 08/26/25 the Owner placed an order for new gasket for 2 door unit
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed carrots mushroom zucchini rice sauce in two door unit out of temperature 59F everything was move to the fridge
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: provide drain plug to 3 bay sink in the kitchen and in 2 bay sink in nthe basement prep area
590.005/5-205.15-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: provide complete V/D kit and procedure
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: the handsink in the back was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in the hanh sink provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper Towel to all hand sink in the kitchen and in the prep are downstairs
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor behing the fridge inside of the oven that is out of service on the glue trap in the basement in the white and blue shelf.Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report Provide door Sweep
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Diced chicken beef pork in the fridge without date marked
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/ in the kitchen properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.003/3-304.14-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean the Ground and the top of grease trap to remove all grease biuld up
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Gerout the floor in the kitchen and repair missing tiles
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: The bathroom door is not self-closing/ provide a self-closing door.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower prep/resurface rusted lower shelving to prep table repair wall next to upper level walk in repair vent to restrooms/clean dust from vents in restroom kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris hot line hood/clean interior of hood to remove grease build up/replace hood filters when cooking equipment is on Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Remove all carbords 6 in off the floor Replace the gasket in the 2 door unit
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Provide light shied in the kitchen and downstairs in the basement
590.006/6-202.11-C
30
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide PIC stating that the 3 bay sink is being used. PIC instructed to provide a plumbers report and SOP's(standard operating procedures) to the Health Department for review
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of rodent activity(droppings) Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the 10 burner range & adjoining wall interiors of the fryer units and exterior of the mop closet doors to remove soils & food debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink on site.Provide PIC stating that the 3 bay sink is being used. PIC instructed to provide a plumbers report and SOP's(standard operating procedures) to the Health Department for review
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the floor under the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bags of poison observed in the basement storage area. Discontinue and provide appropriate bait stations.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large bus buckets filled with meats and other food products observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement dry storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and boxes observed behind the basement walk-in freezer. Remove to help minimize any rodent harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a quats test kit on site ( test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in refrigeration unit missing datemarkings.Provide datemarking for all stored items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up soils
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the kitchen/basemnt floors to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the small freezer door at the fromt counter. Repair/resecure the handwash sink in the left rest room.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vents in the rest rooms to remove dust build up Clean the lower prep room walls & counters to remove built up soils
590.006/6-201.17-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in freeaer observed store on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. Clean to organize the freezer
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Properly label all chemical spray bottles
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all empty boxes near read door. Lower prep room-Remove/discard the bucket of stagnate water from under the 2 bay prep sink.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls & attached shelving to remove soils/debris-Lower prep room. Clean the wall around the kitchen handwash sink to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior wire rack shelving & dunnage racks to remove soils/debris. Service counter--Clean the 3 tier rolling cart to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all stored items in the walk in refrigeration unit #2
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around equipment to remove soils/spills
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haju Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haju Kitchen on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haju Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Haju Kitchen.
How does Haju Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Haju Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Haju Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Haju Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haju Kitchen 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 Haju Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Haju Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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