Pick N'roll Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Pick N'roll Sushi has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Not maintaining logs. April 4 2026 was the last entry. Ensure staff is keeping proper logs. Buffer solution is expired. Provide buffer solution. Ensure staff is trained on the expiration dates. Fish frozen at wholesale and confirmation letter has not been updated. Last letter was Jan 2025 No lab report onsite. Provide updated lab report.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
90
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi california roll at retail 54F. Corrected on site. Product made within the hour removed from service too cool to below 41F. This is a repeat violation. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon roll is 45F. Product made within the hour removed from retail sale and placed into freezer to cool to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Combo pack at retail 56F. Made within the hour removed from service and placed into freezer to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice log outdated. Test & Log rice pH daily.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon roll out for packaged retail sale 60F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken out of temperature control on sheet pans @ 115F. Product made within the hour moved into refrigeration to cool to below 41F
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon roll 57F. Product made within the hour removed from retail and placed into freezer to cool below 41F. Ensure sushi is cooled after preparation to below 41F prior to being introduced to retail sale. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice logs two days behind at the time of inspection. Corrected on site.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Charcoal grill in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Door to rear kitchen area missing. Reinstall.
590.003/3-307.11-C
64
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sushi 64F at retail. Product made within the hour removed from service to cool below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. CO states 28 persons. Provide choke save certificate. 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)
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on door leading to trash room is broke. Install pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No gate between public and food preparation areas. Install. 2-103.11 and 590.002(D) Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination;
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No wiping cloths setup upon inspection. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were no available logs for the daily testing of sushi rice after 07/26/23. Establishment shall be properly maintaing PH logs for the sushi rice as specified in the HACCP- Rice tested within normal limits at the time of the inspection Multiple parasite destruction letters are expired- Provide updated leteters from perveyors Lab testing for acidified rice expired 08/08/23- Provide updated yearly testing for acidified rice
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment shall properly follow HACCP procedures for sushi and acidified rice
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
82
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles at service line with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
95
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors of lower level with areas that have gaps- Floors were recently finished- Repair areas noted during inspection Minimal storage in lower area
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pick N'roll Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pick N'roll Sushi on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pick N'roll Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pick N'roll Sushi.
How does Pick N'roll Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pick N'roll Sushi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pick N'roll Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pick N'roll Sushi have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pick N'roll Sushi 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 Pick N'roll Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pick N'roll Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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