Korokoro Ramen and Sushi

329 Sumner St, East Boston, MA 02128
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Korokoro Ramen and Sushi, the earliest from 2025. Korokoro Ramen and Sushi was last inspected on Apr 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

Among East Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker observed expired March 28 2026. provide updated sticker ( per PIC appointment is scheduled for next week)
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the three bay sink ( rinse and sanitizer) observed leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Lower level used as a prep area without a hand washing sink. Discontinue.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Sous Vide cooking taking place at lower level. No HACCP plan submitted and approved for this particular specialized cooking process as required by law. Discontinue. PIC will voluntarily discard all food produces so far using sous vide.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: No Final Inspection signed-off by the plumbing inspector available. Provide.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
590.005/5-202.13-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korokoro Ramen and Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korokoro Ramen and Sushi on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korokoro Ramen and Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Korokoro Ramen and Sushi.

How does Korokoro Ramen and Sushi compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Korokoro Ramen and Sushi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Boston average of 91.

Has Korokoro Ramen and Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korokoro Ramen and Sushi have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Korokoro Ramen and 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.