Santouka
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
61
Score
Santouka, located at 66 Hereford St, Boston, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 7, 2025. This inspection resulted in a score of 61, with three major and four minor violations noted. Previous inspections for Santouka have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jul 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Nov 23, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Nov 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
May 31, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
58
May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Violations — Aug 7, 2025 Inspection
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Backdoor open to alleyway. Keep door closed or provide screen to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under warewashing sink and in floor drain. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna and salmon thawed in package. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Broth in covered pots in refrigerator at 100F. Cool broth uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Salmon and tuna bowls do not indicate raw or under cooked foods. Provide consumer advisory for all raw items on the menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled box used for storage in walk-in refrigerator. Discard box. Use materials that are cleanable and non-absorbent
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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