Tori Japan

62 William C Kelly Sq, East Boston, MA 02128

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Tori Japan has eight inspections in the public record. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two 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 two times.

Among East Boston restaurants, the typical score is 91; Tori Japan is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several bulk food products without proper labeling. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Sushi is being prepared but there is no HACCP plan on site at this time. Also no letter of guarantees or lab test available. A ph metter available but no buffers or other means to perform caibtation on site. No ph paper for back up measurments. Must discontinue selling of sushi products until a HACCP plan is approved by Health Department employees are trained properly on that HACCP plan and all approved procedures are followed properly.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of Fryolator with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed single serve utensils stored on the floor next to walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tuna and salmon used for sushi - 51F / Small amounts for orders are kept in refrigerated sushi display refrigeration / Items moved to low-boy refrigeration to cool back down after being put in unit an hour prior. / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Countertop sushi refrigeration operating at 56F / Cooling pipes are all frosted over with ice / Unit has been emptied and shut off to defrost / Ensure 41F or below before returning food

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Air conditioning system is inoperable upon reinspection. Make all necessary repairs.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tuna and salmon used for sushi - 49F / Small amounts for orders are kept in refrigerated sushi display refrigeration / Items moved to low-boy refrigeration to cool bacl down after being put in unit an hour prior. / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

590.004/4-301.11-PF

May 12, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bags of flour stored on racks under and next to hand sink / Move flour where is it not potentially exposed to splash over from hand washing

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 24, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: The door to the restroom shall be self-closing.

590.006/6-202.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tori Japan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tori Japan on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tori Japan?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tori Japan.

How does Tori Japan compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Tori Japan most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Tori Japan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tori Japan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tori Japan 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 Tori Japan inspected?

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

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