Tora Ramen
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
95
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Tora Ramen stretching back to 2022. Tora Ramen was last inspected on Sep 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Tora Ramen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on floor in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap behind walk in cooler under compressor. Replace. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler observed without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager certificate observed expired. Update certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open. Close to prevent potential contamination.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pots observed in production line hand sink. Removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice utensils observed in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Ground around grease container has food debris and trash. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open with screen moved to the side. Close door or screen to prevent potential contamination.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above canned and bottled beverages. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in chest freezers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Prepped chicken in walk in cooler observed stored on ground. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage on production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
May 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide date for cleaning
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 23, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice from previous day in bowl in rice cooker at 70F. Discarded by PIC. Reheat leftovers for hot holding to 165F for holding at 135F or discard if they cannot be safely reheated or held hot.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw chicken and eggs in cookline drawer stored over cooked pork. Corrected on site. Store raw animal products below cooked foods and produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice machine. Store scoop out of ice machine in clean container to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Specifications-laundering frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping towels stored in bleach over night and reused following day. Discontinue soaking soiled linens. Collect and store soiled linens and the wash and dry in mechanical washer and dryer to prevent cross contamination.
590.004/4-802.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on counters not stored in sanitizing solution. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Pan of raw pork stored over container of cooked pork. Flat of raw eggs stored over container of cooked eggs. Store raw animal products below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips to ensure staff can test solution accurately.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Contianers of ramen broth held overnight without date marking. Date mark prepped foods held more than 24 hours to ensure product rotation.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on counter not stored in sanitizing solution. Provide containers for sanitizing solution and retrain staff to store wiping cloths in solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen at back door not hanging on hinges. Rehang or repair as needed to prevent contamination of the premises from outside.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tora Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tora Ramen on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tora Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tora Ramen.
How does Tora Ramen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tora Ramen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Tora Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tora Ramen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tora Ramen 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 Tora Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tora Ramen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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