Teriyaki House
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Teriyaki House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Teriyaki House's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in a metal bowl with a temp of 55f. PIC placed back in walk in unit to cool down below 41f. Retrain staff store products to retain required temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a thermometer to verify food temperatures. Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils and debri on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration and freezer equipment. Clean to remove Observed heavy food spills on equipment stored on the metal shelving units. Clean to remove Grease build up observed under the grill station. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on multiple handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
70
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Haccp plan not on site for review. Logging records not available. Provide at all times. Proper ph logging of sushi rice is req. Provide
590.008/8-103.12-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC designated at the time of inspection. Staff on site not cooperative with the inspector. Assign a Person in charge at tall times. Retrain staff on proper protocols.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment stored in numerous handsinks. Discontinue and retrain staff on proper use of handsinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Mulitple handsinks observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed in the exterior and interior of refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
58
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut zucchini out at 57F / Moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors between equipment visibly soiled / clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bus bucket of bagged zucchini stored on pipe behind cookline / Discontinue and properly store
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths out on counters / Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at multiple handsinks. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and smudges on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observe rodent droppings on the grease trap and behind multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored next to cooked chicken and cooked pork. PIC removed and stored properly. Advised pic to store a divider to help prevent food contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Upon review logging was not up to date for Haccp plan the last entry was 3/1. Advised pic that logging must be completed daily and per batch. Provide daily logging.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff utilizing the handsink to clean out a soiled pot. Discontinue.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on exterior of multiple refrigeration units. Clean to remove. Food debris on the interior of multiple refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Heavy soils and food debri located inside the cold holding unit on behind the both cook lines. Clean to remove. Grease build up on exterior of grease trap. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings behind the shelving units next to grease trap and under the 3 compartment sink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils observed on the handsink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Loading dock garage door is not pest proof per recent IPM reports from Modern. Rear door does not close tightly. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef in close proximity to cut vegetables. Store properly.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee left work area and upon returining to cookline did not wash hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in flip top cooler 80F. COS. Placed in cooler to cool to below 41F. Made within the hour.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge could not state symptoms for exlusion from work or illness policy. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with gnawed wall surface and droppings in back kitchen behind refrigerator. Droppings on shelving under cash registers next to sushi line. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report for treatment of mice and flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat and priority violations. Provide active managerial control. PIC could not state final cooking temperatures for raw animal foods. Retrain staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Bug zapper in back area. Remove. Provide properly contained fly trap.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bus bucket storage containers in walkin cooler
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large hole in baseboard wall behind/under wok station at cookline. Seal. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Discharges from the eyes nose and mouth (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker spit in trash barrell near dish machine. Discontinue
590.002/2-401.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Loading dock garage door is not pest proof per recent IPM reports from Modern. Rear door does not close tightly. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove items in receiving area out of use flat grill and any other items not in use to prevent conditions of harborage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap lid is rusted and not sealed properly and as stated on pest report by modern from April 2023. Resurface/repair.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible buildup of filth under cookline equipment and wok station. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
32
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef 50F. Product prepared one hour prior per PIC placed on indirect contact with ice to cool to below 41F. R
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Wok station reach in flip top refrigerated unit is holding at 50F. Repair. PIC has instructed food employees to use indirect contact with ice to mainatin temperature control in unit until it can be repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: . Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear receiving door sweep with daylight emitting from bottom. Replace with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster is rusted with holes rotted on bottom. Replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
64
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at cookline flip top stored in top of unit above and beside ready to eat foods.Fish in sushi refrigerator stored above RTE sauces. Store properly. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: General gaos chicken 156F final cook temp. Product sent back to food employee to cook to 165F. COS.
590.003/3-401.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped garlic 56F chopped celery 52F sprouts 60F. Product prepared one hour prior per PIC placed on indirect contact with ice to cool to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Plastic strainers in use with small imperfections and divets unable to properly sanitize. Replace with NSF grade smooth durable and cleanable equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer not registering at low temp dish machine when tested. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at the three compartment sink with quats sanitizer in place.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be mice droppings on floor in rear recieviing storage area and on top a cutting board on a storage rack on the rear prep kitchen area. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report to isdhealth@boston.gov within 72 hours.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Wok station reach in flip top refrigerated unit is holding at 50F. Repair. PIC has instructed food employees to use indirect contact with ice to mainatin temperature control in unit until it can be repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate and lacked knowledge of testing low temperature dish machine for sanitizer concentration. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. PIC is not monitoring final cooking temperatures of chicken. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving in walkin cooler with mold like substance caked on grease and soils on wok station and sides of cookline equipment visible buildup of soils and filth under cookline equipment and wok station. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sushi electric oven with soils and filth. Clean inside and outside unit.
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard strapped to walkin shelving. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handling tempura breaded raw chicken with bare hands. Instructed the worker to wash hands and don clean gloves. COS.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several soiled wiping cloths in use at cookline.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squueze bottles at sushi area bus buckets in walkin cooler pans of frozen meats in walkin freezer not labeled. PROVIDE. R.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Several cups and bowls in dry brown sugar corn starch and flour containers some handled scoops in contact with product.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is not being cleaned with the proper frequency with caked on soils observed on under and around equipment throughout.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear receiving door sweep with daylight emitting from bottom. Replace with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster is rusted with holes rotted on bottom. Replace.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Storage surfaces with litter cigarette butts grease and soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
20
Jun 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Rice pH log appears to be dry logged. Log entry for 6/1/2023 shows 5:00pm pH had already been recorded (log read at 1:00pm 6/1/2023) / Discontinue and ensure that pH is recorded in live time for each batch of sushi rice and not dry logged ahead of time.
590.008/8-103.12-P
86
Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Rice pH log appears to be dry logged. Log entry for 6/1/2023 shows 5:00pm pH had already been recorded (log read at 1:00pm 6/1/2023) / Discontinue and ensure that pH is recorded in live time for each batch of sushi rice and not dry logged ahead of time.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Website is missing consumer advisory for raw sushi. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw salmon in glass display unit was 54F unit was mistakenly turned off. Fish was place in unit one hour prior. Unit was removed from service and cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could not properly demonstrate testing of sushi rice. Observed food worker logging a PH test reading for the same day without first testing rice. Retrain staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice not logged for same day. Test and log rice daily as documented in submitted HACCP plan.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Website is missing consumer advisory for raw sushi. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in refrigerators and walkin cooler not date marked. Provide if held for 24 hours or more.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bus buckets in walkin cooler not labeled. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors at cookline and sushi line with visible soils under refrigerators on door handles buildup on doors of equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity around water heater with what appears to be several mice droppings in the area on floor. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker washing hands in the three compartment sink. COS. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared foods container of cooked eel @ sushi area not date marked. Containers of cut vegetables in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly with the dish machine on site inoperable. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration and temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice acidification log missing past two days PH test results for rice. Provide.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Holes rotted through on bottom of dumpster. Contact trash hauler for replacement.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tags are expired. Provide current hood cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep and clean areas around dumpster and loading dock of litter.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil containers with buildup of soils. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement containers.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bus buckets of raw chicken in walkin cooler not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice paddle spoon with handle completely immersed into cooked rice. COS.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Repair out of use dish machine to be fully operational per instructions.
590.004/4-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cake on buildup of grease and soils on floors under wok station and cookline on sides of cookline equipment and fryers on door gaskets and door handles to reach in cooler. Thoroughly clean all exposed surfaces floors walls and ceilings of all visible buildup of grease and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot stored on ground in loading dock area store properly in protected areas. Remove all food contact equipment and single use articles and store in protected areas.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle for restroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
33
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wash hands in three compartment sink. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw fish and beef at cookine drawer unit. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no evidence of proper employee handwashing at the time of inspection. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at prep area handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple bus buckets of prepared foods in walkin cooler including cooked chicken fingers not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Retrain staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bags of foods stored in walkin freezer.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken out of use cooking equipment in loading dock area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Garage door in receiving area with gap at bottom of door where it meets the floor with visible daylight. Provide pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil containers with buildup of soils. Clean to remove or contact rendering company for replacement containers.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove milk crates in outside area next to loading dock. Maintain areas around dumpsters in clean condition.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cake on grease and food soils on wok range on floors under cookline equipment on sides of equipment. Food spatters on walls behind equipment. Clean floors under around and behind in place equipment. Clean all surfaces in kitchen of visible filth and caked on buildup of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
35
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Facilties are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedule. Clean surfaces often.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Carryout window near sushi bar with visible dust and soils Front windows with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teriyaki House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teriyaki House on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teriyaki House?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Teriyaki House.
How does Teriyaki House compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Teriyaki House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Teriyaki House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teriyaki House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Teriyaki House 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 Teriyaki House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teriyaki House is inspected around five times per year on average.
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