Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
33
Score
Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House has been inspected seven times since 2023. Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House was last inspected on Aug 6, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
15
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing by employees Employees returning to work stations - Prep/ware washing etc and not washing hands I provide and discussed with PIC materials for proper hand washing
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils/black residue on interior of ice machine - Basement Multiple food contact containers are visibly soils with food and grease residue - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar/storage areas
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at hand sink (sushi bar) corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and dust etc build up on refrigeration - interior and exterior including shelving door handles gaskets etc. Ice build up on interior of chest type freezers
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment debris etc from basement storage - Organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving in basement storage/kitchen/prep/ware washing/sushi prep.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment on cookling line
590.004/4-602.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and broken plexiglass on sushi display
590.004/4-101.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide MFG approved fan cover on fan in walk in unit Provide ceiling that smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbantabove all food storage and equipment storage in basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards in kitchen/prep area/sushi prep areas
590.004/4-501.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Using plastic food strainers and food containers that are not made for commercial use
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large white food containers in basement storage stored under wooden ceiling attachment exposed nails and wires
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/sushi and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers in kitchen/prep/sushi/waitstations/basement storage not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor floor drains attachments - Kitchen/prep/sushi/ware washing/bathrooms/storage/walk in units Built up soils on walls light switches shelving attachments - Kitchen/prep/sushi/ware washing/bathrooms/storage/walk in units Built up soils on ceiling fixtures - heavy build up of dust on ceiling fixtures in main Kitchen/prep/sushi/ware washing/bathrooms/storage/walk in units
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Ground surface under grease and trash storage not smooth durable easily cleanable
590.005/5-501.11-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils at sushi bar not inverted
590.004/4-904.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls pots pans etc not being stored inverted - Kitchen/prep/sushi/ware washing/bathrooms/storage/walk in units
590.004/4-903.11-C1
33
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the counter tops to remove crumbs & soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor to remove soils/debris Clean the floor in the basement walkin to remove soils/spills Clean the floor & attached pipes under the sushi counter to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple violations noted on inspection - Providing proof that the PIC is not performing duties per code. All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitiation is it relates to their assigned duties per code I reviewed: Hand washing Ware washing Handling food safe - Sushi bar/kitchen/prep/etc Sanitation of equipment
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all food prep equipment from basement Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide MFG approved fan cover on fan in walk in unit Provide ceiling that smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant above all food storage and equipment storage in basement Remove foil from cooking equipment
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outdoor refuse areas curbed and graded to drain (c)
Inspector notes: Ground surface under grease and trash storage not smooth durable easily cleanable
590.006/6-202.110-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Shampoo carpet throughout dining room Build up soils on floor walls ceilings and attachment (including pipes vents windows shelving)- Kitchen/Sushi prep/prep/ware washing/dining room/basement Built up dust on ceiling lights/fixtures in bathrooms C
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease bin and dumpster free of debris/grease
590.005/5-501.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cracked and broken plexiglass on sushi display
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar/ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards in kitchen/prep area
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Using plastic food strainers and food containers that are not made for commercial use
590.004/4-201.11-C
52
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable - Chipped and pitted in basement storage area Ceiling thoughout kitchen/prep ware washing not smooth durable and easily cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Dim lighting/dark areas throughout basement storage area
590.006/6-303.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink No over head protection at food condiment containers (stored under pipes and ceilings that are not smooth durable easily cleanable in basement)
590.003/3-307.11-C
86
May 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Built up soils/black residue on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-602.11-P
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of Raid in basement storage area All pesticides must be applied by a licensed exterminator
590.007/7-206.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing by employees Employees returning to work stations - Prep/ware washing etc and not washing hands Employees wiping hands on apron I provide and discussed with PIC materials for proper hand washing Hand sink in ware washing area hand sink access blocked by equipment
590.002/2-301.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures (I provided via email and reviewed with PIC) Kit is not complete (Reviewed with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority/priority foundations/core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code Buffer solution for PH meter expired 07/2023 I provided the food code food safety material etc during inspection PIC started taking corrective action during inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash temperature 140 F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food contact containers are visibly soils with food and grease residue Food prep/ware washing/storage areas including basement
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on shelving in walk in units Peeling paint on shelving in wait station Duct tape on HVAC in prep/ware washing area Divider between hand sink on 3 bay sink in disrepair/taped Chipped paint on top of chest type freezer in basement Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable - Chipped and pitted in basement storage area Ceiling thoughout kitchen/prep ware washing not smooth durable and easily cleanable Rust on floor and walls in walk in units - Basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven door handles - Kitchen/prep Scoop for ice handle is in contact with Ice - Basement
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/sushi bar
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No splash guards at hand sinks Bar between hand sink and water filter area Sushi bar built into food prep/counter area Food prep/kitchen between hand sink and food prep sink Kitchen Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink Bar hand soap not stored at hand sink No overhead protection above ice machine and food condiment containers in basement Food condiment containers stored under meters and pipes in basement
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn with deep cuts and discoloration of cutting boards - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of soils debris grease etc on cooking equipment and attachments in Kitchen/prep area Heavy build up of soils debris grease etc on toasters at Sushi bar
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of ice machine Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units throughout Built up soils on shelving throughout - Kitchen/bar/sushi bar/basement storage/walk in units/wait station/etc Built up soils on wire shelving above 3 bay sink - Ware washing
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement food storage/sushi bar/bar areas Built up soils on floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/basement/sushi bar/bar areas Built up soils on ceiling vent/light fixtures in bathrooms Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment Soiled curtains dividing kitchen/prep/sushi bar/wait station area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Dim lighting/dark areas throughout basement storage area
590.006/6-303.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops/brooms etc not stored up off floor on hook or rack
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused/unnecessary items from kitchen/prep/ware washing/sushi bar/basement storage Equipment and items stored in basement in walk way to rear egress
590.006/6-501.114-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges in food prep/ware washing areas
590.004/4-101.16-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
21
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteriors of the reach in refrigeration units to remove soils/food debis
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Opened canned items observed stored in original can.Discontinue. Store items in food grade containers when opened.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the grease trap to remove soils & grease.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House.
How does Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House 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.
How often is Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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