Jiro's Sushi

32 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Jiro's Sushi stretching back to 2022. Jiro's Sushi was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Toilet room receptacle covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Jiro's Sushi on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Fish pruveyor letters and lab test expired. Provide current letters and lab test.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered trash in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw fish stored above ready to eat produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels in warewash area hand sink. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food manager or allergy certificate posted. Provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink is not enclosed. Provide enclosure.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bottle of brewed tea observed in hand sink. Person in charge removed.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Hole observed in the bottom on basement stair case. Repair as necessary.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walls in basement area are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 22, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sinks visibly soiled. Not in use at time of inspection. Clean sinks and maintain clean for warewashing.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine concentration for sanitizing food contact surfaces. Provide test strips for chlorine. Bleach mixed according to label directions

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discontinue using sponges to clean food contact surfaces. Sponges hold bacteria.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Specifications-laundering frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths saoked in bleach overnight. Wiping cloths need to be washed and dried in automatic washer and dryer. Discontinue soaking wiping cloths.

590.004/4-802.11-C

Aug 1, 2022

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)

Inspector notes: Crepe maker in basement under exposed pipes. Discontinue making crepe in basement under exposed pipes to avoid contamination. Fire department has previously stated that crepe maker cannot be used in basement.

590.003/3-304.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink at smoothie station with soils. Clean sink basin and maintain to prevent contamination.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor of dry storage with debris. Clean to prevent attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing soultion between uses to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacle in bathroom. Provide covered waste bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jiro's Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jiro's Sushi on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jiro's Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room receptacle covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jiro's Sushi.

How does Jiro's Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Jiro's Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Jiro's Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jiro's Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jiro's Sushi 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 Jiro's Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jiro's Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.

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