Umami Sushi

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Umami Sushi stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Umami Sushi on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up at three bay sink. Ensure sanitizer is set up to properly wash soiled dishware.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on drain board of three bay sink. Discontinue.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Damp cloths on counter. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Provide porper air gap to the prep sink 08/26/2025 Provide a plumber report for the air gap

590.005/5-203.14-P

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Provide porper air gap to the prep sink

590.005/5-203.14-P

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Buffer Solution Expired 6-2005. Provide Updated Buffer solution Updated Confirmation Letter for Sushi Lab Report expired Feb 22 2024 Provide Updated Lab Report

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Date Marking To all prepring food Held more than 24 hours in the fridge Provide Label to squeeze bottle

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No Procedure or kit on site for V/D Kit. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Far Right Hand Sink Repair mixing Valve Check the large White Pipe in storage room if is sewage piping

590.005/5-205.15-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed Rice Spoon stored in stagnant water. Discontinued

590.003/3-304.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employee without Hair Restraints. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Fryer being used without proper ventilation / Remove from premis or install a hood ventilation system.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Aug 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Menu and tv menus are missing the disclaimer (*) portion of the consumer advisory / Edit all menus to include a full consumer advisory

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Counter top deep fryer without proper hood ventilation / Discontinue use and remove from premis or provide a proper hood ventilation system.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Sign for new establishment has not been replaced from former establishment cover old sign in mean time and replace with new signage for Umami Sushi

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umami Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umami Sushi on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umami Sushi?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Umami Sushi.

How does Umami Sushi compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Umami Sushi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Umami Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Umami Sushi 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 Umami Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Umami Sushi is inspected around four times per year on average.

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