M & J Teriyaki

130 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at M & J Teriyaki, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which M & J Teriyaki's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Rice from previous day holding at 65F. Discarded by PIC. Refrigeration unit holding at 60F. Service unit as needed to hold at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 50F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked rice cooling with cover at 65F. Cooked in past 2 hours Cover removed. Cool cooked foods uncovered to allow for rapid cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash rinse and sanitizer while establishment is open for business. Ensure sink is set up when operating to wash rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wall next to griddle at cook line heavily soiled. Floor under cookline with grease and soils. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice machine. Rice scoop stored in 80F water. Store ice scoop in clean container outside of ice machine. Store rice spoon clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 80F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water over 135F. Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store scoop in clean container next to ice machine.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Food soils and debris under cookline prep sink and ice machine. Clean areas to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interiors and exteriors of small containers used for spices at the cookline with heavy encrusted buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters with heavy dripping grease- Clean with proper frequency- Hood sticker expires November 2023 Grease and dust buildup on walls and behind cooklin Exteriors of squeeze bottles with encrusted soils Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interiors and exteriors of containers used for spices with encrusted soils Interior panel of ice machine with yellow buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and flters with heavy driping grease- Walls behind and floors below cookline with grease buildup Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2023- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 9, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels available at sink in the kitchen- Corrected

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment with numerous foods on counters in various states of thawing- Reviewed process with PIC and corrected

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: Establishmnet taking vegetable directly from shipping ciontainer and prepping- Reviewed with the PIC that products shall be washed as indicated on the shipping box Corrected

590.003/3-305.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walls of kitchen with dust and areas with grease- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was M & J Teriyaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at M & J Teriyaki on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at M & J Teriyaki?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at M & J Teriyaki.

How does M & J Teriyaki compare to other restaurants in Boston?

M & J Teriyaki most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has M & J Teriyaki's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at M & J Teriyaki have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at M & J Teriyaki 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 M & J Teriyaki inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, M & J Teriyaki is inspected around three times per year on average.

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