Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
100
Score
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2023. On May 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dorchester restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot hold of Shrimp and Mackeral 104f - 121f ensure proper cold hold of 135f or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Parasite destruction letters past due ensure new parasite destruction letters for all fish
590.003/3-402.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Letter for rice testeing over due supply new lab result tests
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired in December have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Recorded 0PPM with the strip of low temp dish machine.Monitor the sanitzer level/COS by the PIC
590.004/4-501.114-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Noted recipe change for the sushi rice from the HACCP plans submitted and approved by the Health Division .Resubmit the updated HACCP plan with Lab test
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted Avocado at 47F on the cookline.Remove and store in the refrigeration below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted cut avocado stored in a container out of the refrigeration temped at 47F.Retrain staff
590.003/3-501.15-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Label all the squeeze bottles on the cookline.
590.003/3-601.11-C
58
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted hand sink in the prep area had an empty container stored in it. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted front main door has an opening vertically between the 2 doors.Repair or replace weather stripping to prevent any rodent entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust near the vents in the dining room.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted on the water trought chlorine sanitizer at 10PPM. Provide COS by the PIC by adding more chemical retested at 100PPM
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked and food residue in the sink. Retrain staff not to block and only use for hand washing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Staff personal items stored on the chemical rack. Provide and store in lockers
590.007/7-209.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cloth stored on the counter near the soda machine. Retrain staff
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Noted exposed ceiling above the roll station and rice washing machine.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream chest heavily soiled with food residue. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler break in the office and computer room. Establishment has been voluntary closed by PIC. No power loss per PIC. Multiple refrigeration units in establishment at 38F. Sprinkler damage is isolated office room . No food has been effected. Clean and sanitize the area prior to re open. Need building fire and electrical approval prior to being re opened by the health department.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored with avocados on the same shelf in the walkin.Discontinue and train staff to store raw products away from ready to eat food.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Noted pink spots inside the Ice machine. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Illness policy not able demonstrate. V&D procedures not able to demonstrate. Provide active managerial control to correct all violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit and no procedures for Vomit and Diarhea incident. Provide kit and procedures
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled clth on the counter in the back kitchen area. Discontinue
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust behind the soda fountain and the filters. Clean Ice machine filters and outside panels is soiled. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored in a stagnant water for thawing. Discontinue Thaw foods under cool running water/Refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
52
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide annual food lab test for sushi rice documented. None on site.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide parasite destruction letter from fish purveyor for applicable species salmon & small tuna. All fish recieved frozen.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
Scheduling inspection and service for a water system device (pf)
Inspector notes: Culligan water filtration device on site. Provide equipment manual maintainance records for the unit.
590.005/5-205.13-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Trough tank water recovery system used to rinse plates automatically delivered to warewashing area from tableside calls for the water to be maintained with chlorine sanitizer between 50PPM & 100PPM. Use unit according to the manufacturers instructions. No presence of chlorine when tested with chlorine test kit. Plates are washed /rinsed/sanitized in low temp dish machine that was at 50PPM upon inspection.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment thawing raw chicken in three compartment sink. Wash/rinse/sanitize. Use food prep sink with indirect waste.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Nov. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small coffin style freezer located next to the fryer station with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Reminder portion at the bottom of the consumer advisory is missing / provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents have not been tagged / Provide hood tags.
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kura Revolving Sushi Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar.
How does Kura Revolving Sushi Bar compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Kura Revolving Sushi Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar 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 Kura Revolving Sushi Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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