Nagomi
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Nagomi has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Nagomi on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a rodent hole under the exterior door. Photo taken. Repair and secure the hole to ensure no rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the ground and heavy grease build on the grease container and ground. Clean to remove droppings and grease. PIC stated that they share the grease container with BBQ.
590.005/5-501.11-C
90
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap under the prep sink behind the sushi bar. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before this report can be approved. At the time of the inspection the air gaps were on the prep sink but when you run the water it does not go into the base it ended up on the floor. Provide proper air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a rodent hole under the exterior door. Photo taken. Repair and secure the hole to ensure no rodent activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the ground and heavy grease build on the grease container and ground. Clean to remove droppings and grease. PIC stated that they share the grease container with BBQ.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on the middle door at the bottom of the stairs. Provide door sweep that is flush to the ground and repair door to ensure is closes properly and no rodents can get through.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC was able to provide an updated pest report 4/6/26. Continue to send over the pest reports for review. The reports can not state any sanitary issues activity or catches. Address the action plan on 4/6/26 report. Report will be emailed over with this report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
70
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap under the prep sink behind the sushi bar. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before this report can be approved. At the time of the inspection the air gaps were on the prep sink but when you run the water it does not go into the base it ended up on the floor. Provide proper air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Observed logs not being recorded. The last log was 3/16/26. Ensure staff is maintaining logs. Rice was left out last night and not stored properly in refrigeration unit. Rice- 76F. PIC removed rice and discarded at the time of the inspection. Ensure staff is disgarding rice at the end of the night or refrigerate over night at 41F or below. PIC was able to cook rice to test PH 4.0. Buffer solution expired in March- PIC was able to provide receipt. He purchased 4 days ago.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 dead juvenile rats on a glue board in the basement. Evidence of rat droppings also in the basement. PIC was able to provide pest report 3/17/26. The report also states catches in the basement. The basement door at the bottom of the stairs leading to where the rodent activity is taking place was left open with no door sweep. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out over the stove top. Provide 2 light bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on the middle door at the bottom of the stairs. Provide door sweep that is flush to the ground and repair door to ensure is closes properly and no rodents can get through.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Specifications-laundering frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths being left out overnight to dry all around the kitchen area and sushi area. Ensure staff is placing the used wiping clothes in the laundry at the end of the night.
590.004/4-802.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mens/womens toliet and sink. Clean and sanitize.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: PIC was able to provide an updated pest report 4/6/26. Continue to send over the pest reports for review. The reports can not state any sanitary issues activity or catches. Address the action plan on 4/6/26 report. Report will be emailed over with this report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
52
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap under the prep sink behind the sushi bar. Contact licensed plumber pull proper permit at 1010 Mass Ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before this report can be approved.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Observed logs not being recorded. The last log was 3/16/26. Ensure staff is maintaining logs. Rice was left out last night and not stored properly in refrigeration unit. Rice- 76F. PIC removed rice and discarded at the time of the inspection. Ensure staff is disgarding rice at the end of the night or refrigerate over night at 41F or below. PIC was able to cook rice to test PH 4.0. Buffer solution expired in March- PIC was able to provide receipt. He purchased 4 days ago.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 dead juvenile rats on a glue board in the basement. Evidence of rat droppings also in the basement. PIC was able to provide pest report 3/17/26. The report also states catches in the basement. The basement door at the bottom of the stairs leading to where the rodent activity is taking place was left open with no door sweep. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Specifications-laundering frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths being left out overnight to dry all around the kitchen area and sushi area. Ensure staff is placing the used wiping clothes in the laundry at the end of the night.
590.004/4-802.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: No door sweep on the door leading into the basement where the rodent activity is located. Provide door sweep that is flush to the ground.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mens/womens toliet and sink. Clean and sanitize.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 light bulbs out over the stove top. Provide 2 light bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
55
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with rat droppings throughout basement storage area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Observed what appears to be rat droppings on floor near sushi Corrected on site. Rodent seveum around HVAC pipe voids in kitchen floor. Continue to Provide updated IPM pest control report(s) until all contributing factors noted and observed are resolved
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent burrows in basement partially sealed with concrete still mostly dirt floor in basement rear door sweep with voids. Treat and seal with pest proof materials. Establishment has removed all items from basement and is no longer in use. 'Rodent runway" noted on pest report dated same day from ladybug around utility pipes entering from basement serves as an access point sevum marks under HVAC unit and around pipes where they enter through the kitchen floor. Smoke test with BWSC has been scheduled for week after Thankgiving holiday
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with rat droppings throughout basement storage area some behind HVAC unit in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pans and other food contact surface equipment being stored in filthy basement. Remove
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of single use articles being stored in rodent infested basement with improperly constructed walls and ceilings. REMOVE. Discard any contiminated to go containers.
590.004/4-903.12-C
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ice bin at bar of visible soils outside. COS.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in walkin freezer not labeled. COS.
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label containers of food in walkin freezer
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Large amounts of tuna being cut at sushi bar upon arrival strewn about counter tops in several areas including unprotected area near host station. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Place "employees only" signage at passthrough between sushi bar and host station to dissuade entrance of unauthorized persons.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bags of tagged raw oysters stored in same bus bucket with packaged commercially prepared duck foie gras. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice present from previous business day. Voluntarily discarded. No sushi rice logs available on site. Provide.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Food employees on site preparing foods with no Person in charge. Spoke with owner by phone who will address.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepared TCS foods not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin freezer with ice buildup. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink in kitchen does not have an air gap in the drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink in kitchen does not have an air gap in the drain. Install.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.15-PF
78
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulbs observed out above the cook line.Replace bulbs as needed.
590.006/6-303.11-C
95
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees leaving and returning to work station and not washin hands prior to resuming duties
590.002/2-301.14-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth buckets stored on food contacts and with foods
590.007/7-201.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Employees not lathering for 20 seconds and turning off faucett with a barrier
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food containers (storage) heavily soiled with food particles
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat priority priority foundations and Core violations noted on inspection All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relations to their assigned duties per code The PIC must oversee day to day operations and take correcive action immediately
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors under and behind all equipment Curtains in to storage prep/ware washing soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket cracked
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers and chemicals not raise 6" above the floor in ware washing food prep/storage
590.003/3-307.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Using food containers to scoop condiments
590.003/3-306.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are being stored on food contacts etc and not in the sanitizer solutions
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: In use food containers and in storage are not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods are not being stored in food grade NSF approved for reuse containers. Open foods not being stored properly
590.003/3-302.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soil food prep tables etc.
590.004/4-602.11-C
33
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers stored in direct contact with floor - Kitchen/prep/cooking line. Crate being used for shelving in side storage room
590.003/3-305.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Men's room door not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of glass refrigeration unit - Side room Built up soils on exterior of bulk food containers - Storage and on cooking line Built up soils on exterior of ice machine - Back area
590.004/4-602.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on exterior of rice cooker Soils on cooking equipment
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Tape on door handlers of Euerest refrigeration units - Remove and repair door handles
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old cutting boards next to ice machine - Resurface/replace or discard if no longer in use
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled - Sushi Bar Kitchen/prep/Storage areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers in kitchen/prep/sushi prep multitasking wearing disposable glove
590.003/3-304.15-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Food containers in walk in freezer and side storage area in direct contact with floor
590.003/3-304.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ware washing staff not using soap and drying device at hand sink not using barrier to turn water on. Multiple hand washing sink are blocked and/or not suppiled to allow for proper hand washing - PIC took corrective action
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi bar - Preparing Sushi containing raw fish at same work station as ready to eat sushi - PIC took corrective action action during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi bar and kitchen hand sinks - Automatic soap dispensers not working - PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kit (chlorine) missing indication for PPM
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat Priority Priority Foundations and core violations noted on inspection Employees on Sushi bar there is not proof that they have been trained in the HACCP Sushi rice lab report expired on 08-20-21 - No proof of recent lab testing
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi Bar Hand sink in the center is blocked by a prep station/cutting board and waste receptacle (repeat violation) PIC did take corrective action during inspection Hand sink at the end has ice in basin - PIC did take corrective action during inspection Hand sink Kitchen/ware washing area blocked by waste receptacle - PIC did take corrective action during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven door handle and handle of moveable shelving Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing Grease on hood - Kitchen/prep
590.006/6-201.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Side door to common area open Back door to the exterior is open Side door to the exterior is open (hallway to bathrooms)
590.006/6-501.111-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 2 bay sink drain clogged - Sushi bar
590.006/6-501.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Install drain boards - Drying food contacts in bus buckets
590.004/4-301.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Encrusted and build up soils on all cooking equipment - Kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar Built up soils on exterior of ice machine
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using paper towels in food products - Sushi bar and Kitchen
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution - Food prep/ware washing/sushi prep Cloths on stored on food contacts
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/storage area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers in storage and in use are not labeled - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nagomi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nagomi on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nagomi?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Nagomi.
How does Nagomi compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Nagomi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Nagomi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nagomi have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nagomi 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 Nagomi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nagomi is inspected around five times per year on average.
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