Poke by Love Art

97 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Poke by Love Art has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “backflow prevention” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Poke by Love Art squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report to install an air gap

590.005/5-402.11-P

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report to install an air gap

590.005/5-402.11-P

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted ph record not maintained daily.Provide and retrain staff

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted visible food residue and dirt under the dry storage shelves and under the standin refrigerators.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Noted expired Allergen certificate and CFPM not valid.Provide or update

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

May 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed staff cutting raw salmon in bulk with temp between 45F-50F. PIC directed staff to place in refrigeration unit to cool down. Discussed with pic to prep in moderation to avoid temp abuse.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy debris and food soils on handsink. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Jan 26, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy debris buildup on the floor under the handsink and next to the drain pump. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.13-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple packages of rop salmon and tuna thawing improperly. PIC removed and opened the bags correctly. Discussed with staff and advised to retrain staff on proper thawing methods.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Sep 8, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 12 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Pickled 16oz container cold holding with chopped cabbage bean sprouts shredded carrots and cucumbers stored at 48F. PIC could not explain why the temp was elevated. Voluntarily discarded. Unit 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No CFPM on site during the inspection. CFPM came at the conclusion of inspection. PIC not trained on manual ware washing procedures illness policy and could not produce vomit and diarrhea procedures and supply.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee scrapping raw tuna at 3 bay compartment sink in the rinse bay. Thawing of raw tuna in unit without a cut in the bag. No CFPM on site during operational hours.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Front area and back area handsinks with no signage. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Pickling conducted with vegetables and sushi vinegar. Provide haccp for review to ISDhealth@boston.gov discontinue until approved.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple cryo-vac packages of tuna thawing in unit without a cut in the bag. Follow proper procedures on thawing of rop.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed with no hair restraint at the front counter. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometers in refrigerator in back area. Provide. Temperature outside Unit 39F.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Storage-other personal care items (c)

Inspector notes: Personal items being stored on dry equipment rack. Discontinue and store items properly.

590.007/7-209.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards stored with heavy scoring. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Preclearing (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled grinder being scraped in the wash compartment. Retrain on how and where to scrap food from soiled equipment.

590.004/4-603.12-C

Wet cleaning (c)

Inspector notes: Wash bay at 3 compartment sink not properly filled with water and soap to wash properly. Multiple pieces of soiled equipment sitting in the compartment. Retrain staff on how to wash rinse and sanitize procedures.

590.004/4-603.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke by Love Art last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke by Love Art on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke by Love Art?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke by Love Art.

How does Poke by Love Art compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Poke by Love Art most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Poke by Love Art's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke by Love Art have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poke by Love Art 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 Poke by Love Art inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poke by Love Art is inspected around two times per year on average.

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