Uncle Tetsu

23 Hudson St, Boston, MA 02111
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Uncle Tetsu has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “handwashing signage”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Uncle Tetsu trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers in hand sink in warewash area. Hand sink should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back of house hand sink observed with pans inside. Hand sink must be for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strips could not be located. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on back of house hood. Hood system is not currently in use with no cooking equiptment underneath. Schedule cleaning appointment to update sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee drinks left out in close proximity to food product. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for all bulk containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: No barrier seperating display cakes from customers supply (glass has been ordered and will be installed once delivered)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sigange at hand sinks supply for all 3. No signage at prep sink supply
590.006/6-301.14-C
82
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: No barrier seperating display cakes from customers supply (glass has been ordered and will be installed once delivered)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sigange at hand sinks supply for all 3. No signage at prep sink supply
590.006/6-301.14-C
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Tetsu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Tetsu on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Tetsu?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Tetsu.

How does Uncle Tetsu compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Uncle Tetsu most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Uncle Tetsu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Tetsu have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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