Sushi Kappo

84 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Sushi Kappo has been inspected four times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Sushi Kappo's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under dump sink at service line behind stove at cookline and under shelving in basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide pest reports for past three visits from pest control.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice serving spoon in 75F water. Store serving utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Trap with dead mice in beasement. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain under dump sink at service line with soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked pork belly at 120F in steam table for less than one hour. Reheated to 168F. Reheat for hot holding to 165F

590.003/3-403.11-P

Records creation & retention (pf)

Inspector notes: Letter from fish purveyor for parasite destruction is expired. Provide letter for 2024

590.003/3-402.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Service line hand sink out of soap. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. No prep at time of inspection

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent connected to high temperature dish machine. Provide detergent for dish machine.

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse behind cookline. Dead roaches on glue trap under service line dump sink. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination Provide current pest report

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement and under service line dump sink. Clean and monitor for activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 14, 2023

Routine

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site w/procedures. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a current sushi rice lab test. (Lab test on file is from previous owner)

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Nov 22, 2022

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: Cut vegetables stored on the counter at 65F. Per the PIC the product had been placed on the counter at the time of opening 1 hour prior. Placed back in refrigeration at 38F and reviewed cold holding rocedures with PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of pests at location- droppings in areas of lower level and expired insects on sticky traps- Provide updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: Can of Raid noted in lower level- Use only products provided by a certified pest company

590.007/7-202.12-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water- Reviewed procedures with PIC

590.003/3-304.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sushi Kappo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sushi Kappo on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sushi Kappo?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sushi Kappo.

How does Sushi Kappo compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Sushi Kappo most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Sushi Kappo's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sushi Kappo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sushi Kappo 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 Sushi Kappo inspected?

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

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