Umai Japanese Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Umai Japanese Restaurant 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Umai Japanese Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: TCS foods in reach in unit below the fish display case at 50F: tofu imitation crab stick; per the person in charge over the phone all the foods are removed from the freezer every morning at around 10:00am; staff moved all the TCS foods to other refrigeration units and lowered the temperature dial of the unit below the fish display. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: In the restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide proper handwashing signage in the restroom.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The surfaces of the microwave and the soup kettle at the host area are corroded and no longer cleanable; repair or replace the microwave and soup kettle.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: There is a hole in the ceiling in the back of house area right after the dish room where the freezers are; repair or replace the ceiling. The door frame to enter the kitchen is damaged and drywall is falling off; repair or replace the drywall at the door frame.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired this month. Cleaning 7/17
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Most current pest report from March 2024. Provide current pest reports. Clean storage area and remove old boxes to eliminate harborage. Mouse droppings under shelves in back storage. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches. Dead mouse on floor in dry storage. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired this month. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple casses of empty beer bottles in dry storage area. Discard old boxes to elminate harborage for pests.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs in refrigerator stored over produce. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab test expired. No letters from fish purveyors confirming certification of raw fish. Provide current lab test and letters.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and debris under storage shelves refrigerators and behind chest freezers. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken and eggs stored above produce in refrigeration Reviewed and store foods properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: PH meter at establishmnet was not properly working- Employee purchased new battery at the time of the inspection
590.008/8-103.12-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is not proerly testing/logging ph of sushi rice. Per the HACCP each batch of rice produced shall be tested and ph logged- Corrected
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily worn and scored cutting boards- Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Products thawing in stagnant water at front service counter- Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
55
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products removed from refrigeration and are immediately placed under heat lamps with no reheating process- Reviewed and correced
590.003/3-403.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Active water leak in the ceiling located in the back storage area- Roof above establishment and inclement weather during inspection Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment and the wall- Corrected on site Bowls used as scoop in bulk food- Provide scoop with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut vegetables including cucumber and avocado in ambient temperatures ay 63F for an undetermined amount of time- Voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple fried items on counter in ambient temperatures at 72-74F for an undetermined amount of time- Voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeated priority violations PIC must review violations with staff and ensure staff is following Food Code regulations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay is set up and chlorine tested at 0ppm- Measure sanitizer level to ensure chlorine is at 50-100ppm prior to use
590.004/4-501.116-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stgnat water Violation has been noted at numerous inspections and is corrected by employees prior to the violation being noted Discontinue storing utensils in stagnant water
590.003/3-304.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving units in back area with unfinished wood- Seal to make smooth durable non pourous and cleanable
590.006/6-201.17-C
55
Dec 6, 2022
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: Cooked chicken in lift top refrigeration at the service line at 72F Per the PIC the product was cooked less than 1 hour prioer to the inspection Product was removed and was placed in back refrigeration to cool to 41F or below prior to service
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC at the establishment must properly monitor HACCP procedures
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the establishmnet was unable to find the PH meter for the sushi rice. When the PH meter was found the batteries were not working. A PH was logged at 11:00am on 12/06/22 for testing of the sushi rice. It was determined through an interview with employees that the PH reading was written without testing Reviewed the procedures with all staff and explained the significance of proper sushi rice testing and logging Sushi Rice tested at 3.9PH at this time Lab testing for sushi rice expired September 2022- Provide updated testing
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood in establishment has no visible inspection sticker- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection to provide updated sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at sushi counter- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cooked products on counter including tempura at 81F-110F Products out for more than 3 hours voluntarily discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous products including cut vegetables held at ambient temperatures at 56F-58Ffor less than 2 hours per PIC. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous products that are RTE and partially used in refrigeration with no datemarking-Provide labels- Production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area around sink at drink area repaired with tape- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Newly installed hood system noted on previousreport with no hood sticker. Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection Contacted my supervisor Robert Murad to refer to BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
58
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cooked products on counter including tempura at 81F-110F Products out for more than 3 hours voluntarily discarded by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P1
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees unable to properly wash handsat blocked handsinks/ sinks with no paper towels- Corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous products including cut vegetables held at ambient temperatures at 56F-58Ffor less than 2 hours per PIC. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks with no papertowels- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous products that are RTE and partially used in refrigeration with no datemarking-Provide labels- Production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: bserved frozen products defrosting in handsink- Use Prep- Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Large section of ceiling and wall in the kitchen has been opened during construction exposing wood beams and the area above. A new ventilation system is in the process of being installed and is not fuctioning at this time. Provide documentation of building department approval for construction
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Newly installed hood system noted on previousreport with no hood sticker. Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection Contacted my supervisor Robert Murad to refer to BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Area around sink at drink area repaired with tape- Make proper repairs
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Umai Japanese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Umai Japanese Restaurant on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Umai Japanese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Umai Japanese Restaurant.
How does Umai Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Umai Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Umai Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Umai Japanese Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Umai Japanese Restaurant 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 Umai Japanese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Umai Japanese Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants