The Sushi Guys

283 Old Colony Av, South Boston, MA 02127

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at The Sushi Guys stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “wiping cloths use limitation”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted hand sink being used to drain vegetable.Discontinue and use the prep sink

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted raw eggs stored above the ready to eat foods in the upright refrigerator in the back dry storage area.Remove. COS by the PIC

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted single use take out containers stored near the toilet area. Remove and provide sealed container to prevent contamination

590.004/4-903.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cloth stored on the counter neaar the toaster. Remove and store in a sanitizer

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Single use service articles stored near the toilet area.Remove

590.004/4-903.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping clothes stored on the cutting board. Discontinue Store in a sanitizer solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponge in use to wash dishes.Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Vegetable prep sink missing air gap. Provide

590.005/5-202.13-P

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: No barrier between the customer area and the sushi prep area near the outside door. Provide

590.003/3-307.11-C

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Vegetable prep sink missing air gap. Provide

590.005/5-202.13-P

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed the rice recipe in the plan different from the HACCP plan submitted. Update the Rice recipe vinegar mixture recipe and provide new menu.Ensure the HACCP plan reflects the actual procedures used for acidifying rice.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed inside the Ice machine has brownish stains. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC was not able to demonstrate the hot holding temperature of the miso soup Unable to follow the HACCP plan procedures to calibrate the Ph meter and also unable to verify the Illness policy. Retrain and refer the Illness policy hot holding temperature 135F or above follow the procedures for PH calibration.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No Vomit and Diarrhea procedures and no supplies for clean up. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: No barrier between the customer area and the sushi prep area near the outside door. Provide

590.003/3-307.11-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Missing self closing device on the restroom door. Provide

590.006/6-202.14-C

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: All the take out food containers stored near the toilet area /customer access area. Remove and store protected.

590.004/4-903.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed Employee with head restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sushi Guys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sushi Guys on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sushi Guys?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sushi Guys.

How does The Sushi Guys compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

The Sushi Guys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has The Sushi Guys' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Sushi Guys have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sushi Guys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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