Mizu Matcha
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Mizu Matcha seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Mizu Matcha is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under front service counter and 3 compartment sink. Soils on cabinets at tea station. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed. Contact inspector when repir is scheduled.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Equipment in hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of service line ice machine with soils. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips. Provide test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No towels at hand sink. Staff using napkins to dry hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
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
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice bin. Store scoop out of ice bin to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff washing not sanitizing mousse molds. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to ensure all food contact surfaces equipment and utensils are sanitized after cleaning.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under blender station with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink and rinse bay of 3 compartment sink leak. Repair as needed. Empty catch buckets regularly to avoid attracting pests to standing water
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap in dry storage. Discard dead pests. Send current pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff indicated 3 compartment sink used for hand washing. Retrain staff to wash hands at designated hand sink at service line.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff to properly set up 3 compartment sink. Retrain staff to wash hands at hand sink not 3 compartment sink. Provide certified manager who works regularloy at establishment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up while business is operating. Retrain staff to have 3 compartment sink set up to wash rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment when operating.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice. Store scoop in washable container next to ice machine.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths stored on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under 3 compartment sink and under table with induction burners. Standing water in cabinet under dump sink. Clean and dry areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Dented cans on dry storage shelf. Segregate cans and discard. Do not serve food from dentent cans to prevent possible contamination.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with brown build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for warewashing. Provide drain plugs to allow for proper warewashing.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under service counter dry storage shelves and ice machine. Clean and monitor all areas. Provide current pest report
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Wash bay of 3 compartment sink has leaking pipe. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap degraded. Resurface as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge pbserved at warewashing sink. Discard sponge and discontinue using to washing food contact surfaces. Sponge remain wet and can harbor bacteria
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat products. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No santiizer set up during time of inspection. Sanitizer should be available at all hours.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee prepping fruit without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed on production line. Remove.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths observed on production line. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificate observed expired. Schedule class and provide updated certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Nov 15, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored abive ready to eat products. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No testing strips for chlorine sanitizer. Inspector kit was used during time of inspection. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine in BOH is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing produce in three bay sink. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed items in freezer left uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mizu Matcha last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mizu Matcha on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mizu Matcha?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mizu Matcha.
How does Mizu Matcha compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Mizu Matcha most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Mizu Matcha's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mizu Matcha have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mizu Matcha 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 Mizu Matcha inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mizu Matcha is inspected around three times per year on average.
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