Symphony Sushi
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
50
Score
Symphony Sushi has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 1, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Symphony Sushi's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures and pest control. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of cut tofu and other TCS foods in walk in cooler not dated or labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of two sushi sliding door coolers holding at 63F. TCS foods in unit prepared within the hour removed to alternative refirgeration holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings present on floor next to wait station in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Pest control through Elrich. Increase visits until situation is brought under control. Most recent report from 4/22/26 states 4 house mouse catches. Provide full IPM pest control assesment and sealing of entry points. Ensure updated IPM pest control report states above drop ceilings are being treated and indentifies corrective actions and any contributing sanitary conditions that need to be addressed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: 590.011 Choke save certificates posted are expired. Provide current.
590.009(E)
Variances (c)
Inspector notes: No copy of variance for acidifcation of sushi rice available when requested. Provide.
590.008/8-103.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil containers with soils. Clean to remove or call the company for new receptacles.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous bags and wrapped portions of fish in coffin freezers not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of ice machine of visible soils and filth.
590.004/4-602.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of equipment floors under cookline door handles to reach and walkin in coolers refrigerator doors floors in basement all with visible buildup of soils. Thoroughly clean floors walls and equipment throughout the business.
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine is not operating/leaking water.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored on the walkin floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches of the floor during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors/walls around the wok station to remove grease build up & soils. Clean the floor under the fryer units to remove grease. Basement--Clean the floor around the ice machine to remove stagnate water
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the trash container at the sushi station.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the double door traulson freezer unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the rear wok station to remove grease/soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
82
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walkin are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Letter of guarantee & the sushi rice lab report have expired.Provide current documents.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove soils & debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
78
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: No over head protection above ice machine in basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling fixtures in bathrooms Built up soils on walls and door of walk in unit
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Food handlers and employee wearing gloves continously during prep and cleaning soiled water from floor drain
590.003/3-304.15-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: All hand sinks cannot be used due to plumbing issue of water coming up floor drain No hand washing being performed during inspection
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Equipment in ware washing area storage visibly soiled
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Unable to test do to water issue - cannot use any equipment during water backing up into kichen/prep/ware washing/basment
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge upon my arrival - Employee called manager who arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Met with owner - Kitchen flooded due to pipe issues Water from pipe leaking into basement from pipe in food prep ware washing area above Food product in basements contaminated from water leaking into basement storage
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling fixtures in bathrooms Built up soils on walls and door of walk in unit
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Dirty in use wiping cloths on food contact equipment cooking equipment shelving ware washing facilities
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops stored in standing water in a container in front cooking line Tongs stored on oven door handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Single service utensils not stored inverted.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving refrigeration units ware washing facilities etc contaminated by soiled water
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Opening in ceiling in basement No over head protection above ice machine in basement Rust on walk in refrigeration door
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers on prep line and storage not labeled with common name
590.003/3-602.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser in sushi area stored above exposed foods No barrier between hand sink and food storage and food prep area in sushi bar
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food in basement stored under leaking pipes and ceiling
590.003/3-305.11-C
32
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the drain -- 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags(oysters) are missing the datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the datemarkings of the last served /sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a large chest freezer in the basement that is not operating.Repair or discard.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the upright double door freezer.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on site PIC stating toilet is being used. Provide a mop sink.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a large patch of exposed cement in front of the dish machine.Properly seal
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in refrigeration unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC correcting
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior door of the walk in unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with visible soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Letter of guarantee has expired.Provide current letter
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walk in floor observed soiled with a spill.Clean to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some cutting board observed worn.Replace as needed
590.004/4-501.12-C
74
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice lab report observed expired.Provide current lab report for acidified rice.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door upright traulsen refrigeration unit not operating.Unit is empty/out of service Repair or remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
86
May 4, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the right side open top reach in reading 50Ffor 60-70 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing items to alternat unit to cool/hold 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer at the 3 bay sink reading above 200PPM.Discontinue using Maintain sanitizer 50-100PPM PIC correcting
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the cook line reach in units to remove soils/food debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the soda syrup dispensing rack to remove spills.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash only signage at the handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Right side 3 bay sink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Right side open top reachin reading 50F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below Basement: soda syrup observed leaking at the storage rack.Remove/repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the sushi display unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Symphony Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Symphony Sushi on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Symphony Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Symphony Sushi.
How does Symphony Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Symphony Sushi most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Symphony Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Symphony Sushi have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Symphony Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Symphony Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Symphony Sushi is inspected around three times per year on average.
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