Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

19 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, the earliest from 2024. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: The hot water fixture at the cook line handsink is not operating.Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: There are lights out above the cook line.Replace bulbs

590.006/6-303.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the storage unit next to the soda machine to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior cabinet under the soda machine to remove spills.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The hood sticker expired on 1.29.26.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed compnay.Post the new sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal product observed stored above ready to eat produce. Discontinue.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Excess water on floor of production line. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee beverages observed in close proximity to food prep area. Discontinue.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty in kitchen area hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Knives observed stored in between refrigeration units. Store in clean and sanitized area.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No consumer advisory posted for raw shell eggs at self service station. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back alley observed with trash and excess items. Remove all trash and excess items.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vents observed with dust and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop for ice machine observed on top of unit. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide consumer advisory on menu for all items that can be served under cooked.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine. Provide.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine observed with no soap connected. Ensure cleaning agent is connected at all hours.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide soap in employee bathroom.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)

Inspector notes: Open ceiling tile in cookline. Repair.

590.006/6-201.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment to update sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House.

How does Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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