Oppa Sushi
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
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Score
Oppa Sushi appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Allston restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Letters of guarantee and lab test expired. Provide current one.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers without labels Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ventilation vent with dust and debris. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: The pH buffers for the pH tester expired in 2023; replace with unexpired pH buffers.
590.008/8-103.12-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water knobs for both hand sinks in the restaurant are in disrepair; repair or replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Dec 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: The pH buffers for the pH tester expired in 2023; replace with unexpired pH buffers.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Restaurant has procedures to address a vomit and diarrhea event but does not have the items listed in their procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide items listed in your vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was unable to provide a food thermometer; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The hot water knobs for both hand sinks in the restaurant are in disrepair; repair or replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: There were no internal thermometers in the cold holding units; provide internal thermometers in cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
64
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Did not observe staff washing hands before prepping food.Retrain
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted both hand sink in the front and near the 3 bay sink out of paper towels.Provide COS by the PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food items with no date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures or supplies available for vomit and diarrhea events.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Noted soiled linen on the counter.Remove and store in a sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: All floors heavily soiled with grease.Clean with frequency. Clean behind all the equipment in the kitchen and on the cookline.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff not wearing hair restraint while prepping food.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Parasite destruction letters expired- Provide updated letters from purveyors
590.003/3-402.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab testing letters are expired. Letters shall be be updated each year Provide updated letter for lab testing of the acidified rice
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors around equipment in back area with soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw tuna 43F. product sliced within the hour placed on indirect ice to cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No food preparation sink. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Three compartment sink is not large enough to accomodate large equipment and pots on site. Install warewashing facilities to accommodate.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucets on sushi line & warewashing area handsinks inoperable. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisories are too small to read provide font size 11 or above. No asterisk (*) next to items served raw. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No allergen awareness certificate. Provide
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on premises. Install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometers inside all refrigerated units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils under equipment food spatters on walls in back area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Unfinished wood wall behind fryer. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Aug 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Parasite destruction letters available at the time of the inspection are expired- Update parasite destruction verification letters from all purveyors
590.003/3-402.11-P
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment removed the dishwasher from the establishment and the 3 bay sink is not large enough to wash rinse and properly sanitize the larger equipment. Establishment shall reinstall the dishwasher to properly wash/rinse and sanitize all the equipment and tableware or shall install a larger 3 bay sink sufficient in size for warewashing of all equipment. Disposible tableware would be required with a 3 bay sink only.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review and correct
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment has not logged PH testing of acidified rice since 08/03/24 Establishment shall testas specified in the HACCP and maintain proper records of testing Rice tested at 4.0ph at the tme of the inspection Lab testing in HACCP expired - Provide updated lab testing
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2024- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
58
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Storage-first aid supplies (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous non food service items including first aid supplies stored on shelving above food prep counters Store in an area away from food service
590.007/7-208.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity noted in the establishment Droppings noted behind equipment and sticky traps in numerous areas- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on handwashing sinks and handles to faucets- Clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen products on the counter thawing per the PIC in ambient air Reviewed with the owner and the items were placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout back areas including under and behind equipment with encrusted soils- Clean all areas Walls behind counters with black buildup- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Lab test for sushi rice ph missing. Provide .
590.008/8-103.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink near cooking line without soap provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at serving line does not appear to mantain temperature registering 55F. Repair to mantain 41F or below. Limited food items at this time at 41F or below. PIC removed them.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
70
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Lab test more than 1 year old expired. Provide current one. Letter of Guarantees more than one year old expired. Provide current one.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under prep tables soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice logs not updated for the last 3 day including today. Mantain properly Letters of guarantee for fish more than 1 year old. Provide current ones.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed several kind of glue traps and boxes for capturing rodents. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator to ensure that pest treatment is conducted by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal bowls osed to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils/scoops.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Rear outside area with large amount of loose debris. Clean proeprly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counter Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors soiled in several areas especially in the corners edges and under equipment. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker for fryolator expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding- Shrimp Tampura placed in ambient temperature 66F. PIC voluntarily discarded. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold Holding- Salmon 58F Tuna 53F Fish Roe 55F. Unit appears turned off PIC turn it on and place the food in the freezer. Mantain at 41F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Some pans and pots stored on the floors. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at cooking line/prep area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet out of order at serving line. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towel. provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Interior toilet door not self-closing. provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at sushi bar without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker exipred. Provide.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at prep area soiled. Exterior of bulk food units soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Letters of Guarantees from suppliers more than 1 year old. Provide current one. Lab Test more than 1 year old. Provide current one.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at dry storage area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around cooking line and awaewashing area soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several equipment at cooking line and refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oppa Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oppa Sushi on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oppa Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Oppa Sushi.
How does Oppa Sushi compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Oppa Sushi most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Oppa Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oppa Sushi have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oppa Sushi 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 Oppa Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oppa Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.
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