Mj Teriyaki
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
74
Score
Mj Teriyaki has been inspected seven times since 2023. Mj Teriyaki was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “conformance with approved procedures” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Mj Teriyaki's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Dumplings in hot hold @ 101-115f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above (Manager discarded unsafe foods at time of inspection)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Filters and hood with grease build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of Bulk food conatiners with old soils clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement and at end of cooking line upstairs clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash storeage bin lids wide open.Close when not in use
590.005/5-501.113-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the front door sweep to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted scoops stored in contact with food in bulk container.Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Noted chlorine sanitzer at 10PPM measured with a ph strip in a 3 bay sink.Provide minimum 50PPM COS by the PIC
590.004/4-501.114-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted 2 days of record missing from the HACCP log for sushi rice.Provide
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice droppings in the restrooms/knawing marks in the kitchen area under the sink.Provide a detail pest report from a licensed pest company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted a hole under the sink in the back kitchen area.Repair to prevent rodent entry
590.006/6-501.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash dumpster outdide lid open.Close when not in use
590.005/5-501.113-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted filters and hood heavily greased. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Noted chlorine sanitizer in the 3 bay sink below 50PPM. Monitor/ Corrected on site by the PIC
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Noted scoop dispensers stored in the bulk food containers handle touching the product. Remove and provide a seperate container to store.
590.003/3-304.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small dropings in the drystorage area above the staircase. Clean with frequency and provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted one of the hand sink at 70F. Provide Corrected on site by the PIC/ The bottom hot water valve was slightly closed.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Noted lot of unnecessary items in the basement. Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Noted grease driping over the flat top grill. Clean the filters
590.004/4-204.11-C
55
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing records for acidification of rice. Maintain the records with consistency
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer chest in the basement has heavy buildof ice. Clean to remove. Aluminum on the back wall of the cookline/ also on the bottom shelf of the storage behind the sushi stand. Remove and clean with freqency Refrigerator on the cookline is heavily soiled. Clean The hood filters heavily soiled. Clean with frequency.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Opened bag of food exposed to contaminants. Provide a food grade storage bin with common name of the product
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wet soiled clothes on the cook line. Store in a sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: food stored on the floor in the freezer. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster lid need to be tightly covered to prevent rodent activity. Provide
590.005/5-501.113-C
70
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Chicken dumpling under the heat lamp at 107F. Monitor all foods in hot holding is 135F or above. Chicken Dumplings was discarded by PIC.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: In the prep sink no air gap to prevent back flow of sewerage. Provide Observed 3 bay sink has a hose attached to the spray head missing back flow valve. Provide
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cream Cheese/ cooked chicken stored in the refrigerator with no date marking. Mark all the cooked foods kept more than 24 hrs has to labeled with date need to be discarded or date it was made.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cleaned utensils on the drying rack above the 3 bay sink heavily soiled. Review the procedures Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing records for acidification of rice. The last one recorded was on 9/21/24. Maintain with consistency. Calibration of the acidic measurement tool was not able to calibrate. Provide
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person In Charge was not able to demonstrate Illness policy for employees cooling methods not followed and monitored. Missing records for acidifications of rice. Ware washing procedures not followed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Observed outside trash area had a grease built undeneath the trash dumpster. Clean with frequency.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dropings near the grease container. Clean with frequency. Observed outsie trash recaptacle has hole in the lid.Provide tight sealed container for refuse.
590.005/5-501.110-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Observed CFPM not from accredited program. Provide
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: food stored in a non food grade container. Provide a food grade container with common name of the product
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer chest in the basement has a heavy build of ice. Clean Refrigerator on the cookline across from the grill is heavily soiled/gaskets. Clean The meat grinder is heavily soiled. Clean All bulk food containers heavily soiled. Clean
590.004/4-101.19-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no drain board for soiled equipment. Provide
590.004/4-301.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area has single use containers stored under the ceiling with no ceiling. Provide smooth durable cleanable surface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored in the freezer on the floor.Discontinue. All food needs to be stored above 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
33
Dec 22, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no vomit and diarrhea kit available. Provide kit and procedures (will email details)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no disclaimer on the menu board. Provide a complete consumer advisory with disclaimer and reminder.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: The pH meter is not working properly and the pH papers are in 0.5 increments. Have the pH meter working and provide the proper pH papers if they are going to be used as a backup.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: There is no drainboard for soiled equipment. Provide a soiled drainboard.
590.004/4-301.13-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mj Teriyaki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mj Teriyaki on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mj Teriyaki?
Across the inspection record, “conformance with approved procedures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mj Teriyaki.
How does Mj Teriyaki compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Mj Teriyaki most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Mj Teriyaki's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mj Teriyaki have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mj Teriyaki 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 Mj Teriyaki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mj Teriyaki is inspected around three times per year on average.
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