Kyoichi
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Kyoichi appears in inspection records 23 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Roxbury restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
23
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink with seperation gap installed in waste pipe entering grease trap. No plumbing permit available upon inspection. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink with seperation gap installed in waste pipe entering grease trap. No plumbing permit available upon inspection. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation sink without seperation gap in waste pipe. Install by licensed plumber with proper ISD plumbing permits pulled.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu for undercooked foods including eggs. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings behind grease trap. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. No drop ceilings at this location. Treat and Seal any and all potential entry points.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Peeling paint and damaged ceiling surfaces in dry storage area off kitchen. Clean repair resurface. Open ceiling in basement above to go container storage. Install solid ceiling above storage areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with food soils and crumbs observed under cookline equipment between and under reach in coolers & coffin freezers. Thoroughly clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous bags of foods in coffin & reach in freezers not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Water in basement from melting snow entering through basement door. Resolve. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.005/5-403.12-C
58
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all unused eqipment from the outside trash location. Clean & organize
590.005/5-501.115-C
82
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove grease/soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all unused eqipment from the outside trash location. Clean & organize
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls behind the chest freezers to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the fryer units to remove grease buildup.
590.006/6-501.13-C
70
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walkin observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarking on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: There was no sanitizer set up at the time of inspection.Provide proper sanitizer solution during operating hours. PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in unit observed missing covers.Provide covers/wraps on all stored items. Kitchen:Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove excess water & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is leaking from the drain pipe is not attached. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary clutter from the storage locations.
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the 4 burner range to remove soils. Clean the interior of the microwave oven Clean the interior of the 2 door reach in at the cook line to remove spills/soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored in the original can.Maintain storage in a food grade container after opening.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in unit reading 50-55F.Repair Maintain walkin unit 41F or below PIC to move vegetables to an alternate unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide internal thermometers in all refrigeration units. Replace the internal walk in unit thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove & organize all items that are stored on the floor. Elevate items 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain pipe observed leaking.Repair Upon re-inspection The PIC is stating that a new hand sink & prep sink will be installed At this time there is no prep allowed in the rear location
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall is damaged next to the walk in unit.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all the cans of Raid from the kitchen (Discussed with the PIC to have the pest control company treat for any pest issues)
590.007/7-201.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels in the rest room.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemakings on all prepped items held 41f or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored in the walk in unit observed missing covers/wraps.Provide covers/wraps for all stored items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the cook line & prep tables to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all repair equipment and tools from the kitchen & prep locations
590.006/6-501.114-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the prep tables throughout to remove soils & debris. Clean the wire rack shelving units in the walk in to remove food debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain pipe observed leaking.Repair Upon re-inspection The PIC is stating that a new hand sink & prep sink will be installed At this time there is no prep allowed in the rear location
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall is damaged next to the walk in unit.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 12.28.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There is no posted Certified food managers certifcate.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
45
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all the cans of Raid from the kitchen (Discussed with the PIC to have the pest control company treat for any pest issues)
590.007/7-201.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemakings on all prepped items held 41f or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels in the rest room.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored in the walk in unit observed missing covers/wraps.Provide covers/wraps for all stored items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: There is no posted Certified food managers certifcate.Provide current certificate from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the prep tables throughout to remove soils & debris. Clean the wire rack shelving units in the walk in to remove food debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink drain pipe observed leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls around the cook line & prep tables to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all repair equipment and tools from the kitchen & prep locations
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 12.28.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
47
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in front of restaurant around air conditioner compressor. No live activity noted. No droppings observed inside establishment. Provide updated pest reports. Exterior activity referred to environmental department.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes and oil containers observed on ground next to trash containers. Clean excess items and remove all trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
May 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows observed in back alley way. No live rodent activity observed. Provide updated pest report. Referred to Environmental department.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excess items that are being stored under stair case.
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows observed in back alley way. No live rodent activity observed. Provide updated pest report. Referred to Environmental department.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excess items that are being stored under stair case.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood exhaust system needs to be repaired per Buiding and Fire department. Repair as necessary per Building and Fire Division. Do not use gas woks or any equiptment under the hood ventilation system until repairs are made.
590.004/4-301.14-C
82
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood exhaust system needs to be repaired per Buiding and Fire department. Repair as necessary per Building and Fire Division. Do not use gas woks or any equiptment under the hood ventilation system until repairs are made.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood exhaust system needs to be repaired per Buiding and Fire department. Repair as necessary per Building and Fire Division. Do not use gas woks or any equiptment under the hood ventilation system until repairs are made.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical stored above food products in close proxmity. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs cracked and leaking on to microwave that is used for production service. Person in charge corrected and sanitized surface.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee moving from cookline to prep area without changing gloves and washing hands. Did not observe employees washing hands during time of inspection. Notified PIC and handwashing was explained to employees.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is inconsistant throughout establishment. Date all products held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked with pots and pans. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items being washed and prepped in three bay sink. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing proper hair restraints. Person in charge provided.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash in back alley of establishment. Clean all soils.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hood exhaust system needs to be repaired per Buiding and Fire department. Repair as necessary per Building and Fire Division. Do not use gas woks or any equiptment under the hood ventilation system until repairs are made.
590.004/4-301.14-C
43
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs cracked and leaking on to microwave that is used for production service. Person in charge corrected and sanitized surface.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Observed chemical stored above food products in close proxmity. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-201.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee moving from cookline to prep area without changing gloves and washing hands. Did not observe employees washing hands during time of inspection. Notified PIC and handwashing was explained to employees.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is inconsistant throughout establishment. Date all products held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked with pots and pans. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash in back alley of establishment. Clean all soils.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees not wearing proper hair restraints. Person in charge provided.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items being washed and prepped in three bay sink. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
45
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters are heavily soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Outside storage prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor receptacles damaged from fire. Replace.
590.005/5-501.112-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove access equiptment from back alley. Clean area of all unnecessary items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods are soiled and hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods are soiled and hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Sep 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available in bathoom. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat testing strips available. Sanitizer tested with inspector kit. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Close lids of all trash cans to prevent rodents / pests.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter and excess boxes from dumpster area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods are soiled and hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking .Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused refrigeration units as noted by the PIC
590.006/6-501.114-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper enclosure for the mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
86
May 26, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Business was closed for 8-9 months.Items observed in large chest freezer with damaged packaging & wraps.Discard PIC to denature & discard voluntarily.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC stating that there is a new owner Provide all necessary change of ownership documens as required to the Health Division & pay the permit fee.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide metal stem food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused refrigeration units as noted by the PIC
590.006/6-501.114-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper enclosure for the mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed cement observed on the floor in front of the rest room.Properly seal the floor. Maintain floor smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed leaking .Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all equipment throughout to remove dust & grease build up.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under/around all equipment to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.12-C
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kyoichi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kyoichi on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kyoichi?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Kyoichi.
How does Kyoichi compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Kyoichi most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Kyoichi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kyoichi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kyoichi 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 Kyoichi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kyoichi is inspected around six times per year on average.
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