Somenya Restaurant

23 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Somenya Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef observed stored above ready to eat produce. Ensure produce is stored above raw product to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Quat test strips observed expired in 2023. Provide an updated test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
67
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees prepping without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on shelfing. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: DBA of establishment is "DW Cafe" posted name of restaurant is "SomenYa". Provide DBA change to update name.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: DBA of establishment is "DW Cafe" posted name of restaurant is "SomenYa". Provide DBA change to update name.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors observed soiled under cookling equiptment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 29, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on top of shelfing. Discontine. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Somenya Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Somenya Restaurant on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Somenya Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Somenya Restaurant.

How does Somenya Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Somenya Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Somenya Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Somenya Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Somenya Restaurant 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 Somenya Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Somenya Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.