Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki

8 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging”, showing up three times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Water main break no hot/cold running water Establishment issued a voluntary closure Contact ISDHealth@Boston.gov when repairs are complete For approval to re-open 617-635-5326(business hours) 311 or 617-635-4500(after hours)

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above ready to eat produce in production line refrigeration. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Jul 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw fish product stored above ready to eat foods at sushi bar. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp stored above fryolater at 77F. Person in charge discarded. Discontine storing cooked product in ambient air.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without labels. Person in charge corrected on site.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Sushi bar employees observed without hair restraints. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at cook line- faucet leaks. Repair as needed

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Sushi rice lab report expired. Provide current lab report

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Sushi rice lab report expired. Provide current lab report

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Apr 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Sushi rice lab report expired. Provide current lab report

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Oct 21, 2022

Routine

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

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Old cardboard chuicken boxes in kitchen. Discard chicken boxes after removing chicken. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Basin of hand sink at sushi line soiled. Use hand sink for washing hands only. Clean and maintain to prevent conatmination.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packages of tuna in refrigerator without being opened. Pierce or open packages prior to thawing to prevent the proliferation of c. botulinum.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Case of avocados stored on floor at sushi line. Store food off the floor to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen and dry storaeg with soils and debris. Dry storage with mouse droppings. Clean under cookline equipment refrigeration wok station fryer and shelving in dry storage to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki.

How does Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki 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 Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Irashai Sushi and Teriyaki is inspected around three times per year on average.

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