Love Art Sushi

40 Water St, Boston, MA 02109

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Love Art Sushi, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Across the inspection history, “records creation & retention” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Love Art Sushi's latest score of 58 falls below the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (p)

Inspector notes: While testing sushi rice PIC used expired buffer solution. PH meter is cracked and damaged. Provide a new PH meter. PIC was able to produce buffer solution that was in compliance after the rice was tested.

590.008/8-103.12-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Signage on front of store says "Love Art Sushi". Permit says "Love Art Poke" Fill out updated application to update the DBA change.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. Hot water observed at all other locations.

590.005/5-202.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide labels.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Rice test and letters of guarentee are expired. Update and put in updated HACCP plan.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize

590.004/4-602.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Front handsink/provide employee must wash hands signage

590.006/6-301.14-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Remove evidence of dead roaches from glue trap under the cabinet with refrigerated drink dispenser Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.112-C

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

Inspector notes: Containers with Salmon observed uncovered in reach in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination.(COS)

590.003/3-302.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom observed ceiling vent fan with dust build up clean to remove

590.006/6-201.17-C

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Food debris inside backroom handsink. Clean to remove. Discontinue utilizing handsink for any other reason beside proper handwashing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple packages of rop thawing incorrectly. Retrain staff on proper thawing procedures. PIC removed packages and properly opened to allow proper thawing.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink faucet heavily soiled. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Nov 9, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Records creation & retention (pf)

Inspector notes: PH Log for the sushi rice is not up to date. Last entry was 7/22. Provide a log of PH for every batch of acidified rice made.

590.003/3-402.12-PF

Aug 5, 2022

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Storage of soiled linens (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a cover for the dirty linen storage container.

590.004/4-803.11-C

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

Inspector notes: repair slow draining ice machine located on the service ine. Repair or replace broken faucet to the hand sink o the service line. Ensure a steady flow of hot water fro the hand sink.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: In the kitchen keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: On the service line keep trash barrels covered or empty them before trash overflows out of the barrels.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Jun 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Water heater in establishment is not functioning. Establishment has no hot water.

590.005/5-103.11-PF

May 23, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a test kit for measuring the sanitizer solution used at the 3 bay sink.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Records creation & retention (pf)

Inspector notes: Last entry for the PH of the acidified rice is 5-10-2022. Provide a PH log entry each time a batch of acidified rice is made.

590.003/3-402.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean the exterior of the bulk food container stored next to the mop sink.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: In the kitchen keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Love Art Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Love Art Sushi on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Love Art Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “records creation & retention” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Love Art Sushi.

How does Love Art Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Love Art Sushi most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Love Art Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Love Art Sushi have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Love Art Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Love Art Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Love Art Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.

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