Yamato II
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
74
Score
Yamato II appears in inspection records 30 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited 17 times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
30
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large flies and drain flies throughout the kitchen. PIC stated the pest company was due to come out tomorrow at 11am. Provide detailed IPM report to the email provided for review. Observed food build up on the floor drains. Clean floor drains to remove food build up and help prevent with drain flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the high temp dish machine at 164F rinse. We ran the machine a few times. On the 2nd try the alert went off no detergent. Replaced detergent ran a few other times. PIC had an irreversable thermometer. It would not stay on. No means to test the temperature. Provide means to test the temperature on the high temp dishmachine. Discontinue using dishmachine until repaired. Please use 3 bay sink. Both gauges on the high temp dishmachine are not working. Repair gauges.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broom being used to help hold up the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed fish boxes and plastic 5 gallon buckets being stored outside under the stairs. Observed debris and trash under stairs. Remove fish boxes 5 gallon containers and sweep debris under stairs. Observed broken refrigeration unit mop mop bucket trash and boxes being stored in the hallway. The hallway is a common area and it is not meant to be storing trash. Remove all trash and unnessary equipment. Discontinue using hallway for trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
74
Apr 28, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large flies and drain flies throughout the kitchen. PIC stated the pest company was due to come out tomorrow at 11am. Provide detailed IPM report to the email provided for review. Observed food build up on the floor drains. Clean floor drains to remove food build up and help prevent with drain flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the high temp dish machine at 164F rinse. We ran the machine a few times. On the 2nd try the alert went off no detergent. Replaced detergent ran a few other times. PIC had an irreversable thermometer. It would not stay on. No means to test the temperature. Provide means to test the temperature on the high temp dishmachine. Discontinue using dishmachine until repaired. Please use 3 bay sink. Both gauges on the high temp dishmachine are not working. Repair gauges.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broom being used to help hold up the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed fish boxes and plastic 5 gallon buckets being stored outside under the stairs. Observed debris and trash under stairs. Remove fish boxes 5 gallon containers and sweep debris under stairs. Observed broken refrigeration unit mop mop bucket trash and boxes being stored in the hallway. The hallway is a common area and it is not meant to be storing trash. Remove all trash and unnessary equipment. Discontinue using hallway for trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
590.005/5-501.114-C
70
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed the host walking over to the rice cooker opening it up and scooping the rice into a to go container. Ensure staff is trained on when to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon 52F. Asked the staff member to remove the salmon from the sushi case. Condense the amount of salmon on the plate and put both plates back into the refrigeration unit underneath to bring the temp down to below 41F. Ensure staff is trained on making sure all food items are being held at 41F or below and not putting too much out for display.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rat droppings on the floor inside the waitstation in the mop closet under shelving and on top of the counters. Staff member was sweeping the kitchen and I observed rat droppings inside the dust pan. Observed several small flies/drain flies in the kitchen inside the room with the lockers and behind the bar. Owner was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. 4 Juevnile catches with photos. Repair front exterior door to ensure no day light is getting through the middle of the door. The door needs to be tight fitting to ensure no rodent activites. Provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean sanitize and remove any pest droppings. Several small flies/drain flies (location). Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Email over pest report after every pest inspection for review. Recommend meeting with the exterminator and walking around with him/or her at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters and shelving hand sinks serving trays on top of the dishmachine interior and exterior of the 2 door refrigeration unit observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Observed soiled floors in the walk in refrigeration units. Remove everything off all counters and shelving clean and sanitize. Clean and sanitize the inside of the ice machine to remove mold- like substance. Observed paper towels being used on the shelving behind the sushi bar. Remove paper towels from the shelving.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Please provide a PIC when the manager is not at the establishment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine- Wash 105F Rinse 101F. Contact licensed company to repair dishmachine. Discontinue using the machine until it has been repaired. No means to wash dishes/pot and pans. 3 bay sink does not have plugs. No detergent for the dishmachine. Provide. Owner put the irreversible thermometer inside 150F.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Logs are not being recorded every day. The last entry was 4/12/26. Ensure staff are recording the PH for the rice. Observed expired buffer solution. Provide buffer solution.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broom stick holding up the 3 bay sink. Remove and repair. Observed card board being stored inside the broken floor tiles under shelving and a broken floor tile being stored ove a floor drain. Remove and repair floor.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash under the stairs leading down to the front door of the restaurant. Observed empty fish cases being stored under the stairs and containers. Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors throughout the establishment. Clean and sanitize floors to remove soil and grease. Remove kitchen equipment away from the wall to clean underneath kitchen equipment. Clean and organize the mopcloset. Observed soiled walls throughout the kitchen area. Clean to remove soil. Observed heavy grease on the hood filters. Hood expires in June. Clean hood and filters to remove grease. Observed dust on the ceiling vents throughout the kitchen. Clean to remove the dust.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide drain plugs.
590.005/5-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items in the walk- in with no covers/lids. Provide proper lids.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets set up behind the sushi bar. Staff is storing wiping clothes on the counter.
590.003/3-304.14-C
30
Jan 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled hot water machine hand sink that is next to the hot water machine the wall behind the handsink. Clean and sanitize. Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize Observed heavy grease build up on the hood filters and next to the garland machine. Clean to remove grease build up. Wipe down the bottles behind the bar and ensure that all pours are being cleaned and removed each night.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no detergent in the high temp dish machine. The machine alarm was working and the screen stated no detergent. Discontinue using the dishmachine until detergent has been delivered. Establishment has a 3 bay sink with detergent and sanitizer. No irreversible thermometer for the high temp machine. Provide thermometer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
82
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: . Provide an updated IPM pest control report post dated after today upon re inspection. Recent pest report dated 12/5/25 with open conditions listed. Provide updated pest report stating issues have been corrected. Rodent droppings under sink at bar dead cockroach under reach in cooler at sushi bar and rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Most recent pest report dated 12/17/2025 from Orkin states open conditions. Correct all.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: 50 lbs bag of rice with what appears to be mice gnaw marks and compromised packaging. Product was voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous pans of prepared TCS foods in walkin cooler not dated or labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings behind equipment at bar inside and around wall cut out what appears to be mice droppings behind coffin freezer in kitchen gnawed bags of rice in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report post dated after today upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC assigned. Provide properly trained person in charge during all hours of operation. Food employee on sight offered translation from english to chinese for staff to implement corrective actions.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save posted is expired. Provide current. 590.011: Additional Requirements (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Baseboard with disturbed wall material. Treat and seal.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving behind sushi bar with visible soils. HVAC vent in locker room with dust and soils Wait station shelves dusty soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be several rat droppings on floors behind bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat Pf violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Tempura vegetables in glass reach in cooler held overnight with no date markings. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab test for rice is expired. Provide current. Sushi rice testing log is outdated. Ensure acidified rice is tested for PH daily.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be several rat droppings on floors behind bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat Pf & P violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Tilpia thawed in wrapper. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind sushi bar near toaster oven wth damage missing paint and plaster. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There is a large hole in the basin of the mens room handsink. Replace.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and food spatters on ceiling above cookline glass doored cooler with visible soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival no evidence of handwashing with food employees preparing food and both sushi handsinks appear dry ran water at handsinks for several minutes to obtain hot water above 100F. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork stored above raw salmon in walkin cooler. corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings under dump sink at sushi bar on floors behind bar on floors in kitchen near dish room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. Corrrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Lable and date prepared foods in walkin cooler.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Tray of wrapped raw salmon staged to be sliced at below 41F on top of handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority and repeat violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No knowledgeable PIC assigned. Provide designated person in charge when CFPM not available.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and behind refrigerators at sushi bar with visible filth and buildup rodent droppings under dump sink. Bar floors with rodent droppings and soils behind equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink drain is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: 590.011 Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current.
590.009(E)
39
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon spicy mixture at sushi bar 44F raw salmon filet at cookline 45F. Product voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in flip top behind pan of raw salmon whereas when you reach for a piece of raw chicken it risks dripping onto salmon. Chicken relocated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Flip top unit at cookline 50F. Product inside unit voluntarily discarded. Ample alternative refrigeration holding at below 41F to be used until repairs are made.
590.004/4-501.11-C
55
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating between cushion and rockwall Treat and seal any and all openings with pest proof materials in consultation Orkin the current pest control company. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mens room. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw salmon 44F. Product out of temperature for less than one hour removed from service to cool under refrigeration below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw sushi observed being prepared together with ready to eat sushi. Prepare seperately. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating between cushion and rockwall Treat and seal any and all openings with pest proof materials in consultation Orkin the current pest control company. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mens room. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Splash guards detached from handsink with sushi being prepared near by. Corrected on site. Repeat
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food worked slicing cooked eell into container uncovered on top of sushi display case forward facing customer seating area. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.14-C
55
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw salmon 44F. Product out of temperature for less than one hour removed from service to cool under refrigeration below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw sushi observed being prepared together with ready to eat sushi. Prepare seperately. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating between cushion and rockwall Treat and seal any and all openings with pest proof materials in consultation Orkin the current pest control company. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Splash guards detached from handsink with sushi being prepared near by. Corrected on site. Repeat
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Food worked slicing cooked eell into container uncovered on top of sushi display case forward facing customer seating area. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mens room. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
55
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings on shelving next to rock wall above booth in dining room in closet behind hostess station on floor under equipment at bar under sink in warewashing area in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. PIC states EcoLab on monthly schedule although last pest report available on site is dated 7/25/24. Updated frequency of visits as necessary until situation is brought under control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize floors outside walkin freezer of what appears to be rodent droppings.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in mens room. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all items in rear hallway in path of egress.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating between cushion and rockwall Treat and seal any and all openings with pest proof materials in consultation Orkin the current pest control company. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings on shelving next to rock wall above booth in dining room in closet behind hostess station on floor under equipment at bar under sink in warewashing area in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. PIC states EcoLab on monthly schedule although last pest report available on site is dated 7/25/24. Updated frequency of visits as necessary until situation is brought under control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing sign at sushi handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating between cushion and rockwall hole in wall under three bay sink with droppings recent IPM report dated 6/27/24. Numerous structural conditions and openings noted on report dated 7/16/24 with subsequent report dated 7/25/24 stating none of the recommended repairs were made. Treat and seal any and all openings with pest proof materials as directed by the pest control company. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors at bar under around and behind equipment of visible soils. clean floors in dry storage area under sink in kitchen
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in employee locker room and dry storage room. Replace. Stained ceiling tiles in office replace. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all items in rear hallway in path of egress.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
47
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork above raw fish in walkin. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salmon 47F. Out of temperature for 30 minutes. Places into refrigerator holding at below 41F to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings on shelving behind bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
67
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Two food prep sinks in rear of kitchen with no air gaps in drain pipes. Install.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for raw foods on online menu. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom doors with bottoms missing and damged. Replace. Missing ceiling tiles and wall panel held to wall with duct tape in mens room. Repair/replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork above raw greens in walkin cooler. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna mix in walkin cooler 47F. Placed in freezer to cool to below 41F. Product made within the hour.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Two food prep sinks in rear of kitchen with no air gaps in drain pipes. Install.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee using tap water to make rice slurry for sushi rice PH test. Use distilled water only. HACCP plan on site states to use tap water. Edit plan to use distilled water. Sushi rice log not updated. Retrain staff.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager could not state all symptoms of exlusion for proper employee health policy. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for raw foods on online menu. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried sweet potatoe chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke saver certificate on site. Provide. Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Persistent leaks as a repeat issue after weather events in vault section under sidewalk portion of basement. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom doors with bottoms missing and damged. Replace. Missing ceiling tiles and wall panel held to wall with duct tape in mens room. Repair/replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Groundwater making entry at front portion of dining room with puddling water under booths several floor fans and dehumidifiers in place. Determine source of water and make all necessary repairs. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Close off portion of dining area that is afffected to the public.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving under sushi bar of visible soils clean door handles to walkin coolers of buildup of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Commerically packaged ROP frozen eeel defrosting in sink. Remove overwrap. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all items in freezer
590.003/3-302.12-C
25
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has scheduled an inspection/treatment with ECOLAB later this week. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Upon re-inspection Manager stating that the appt was rescheduled for 10.27.23
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has scheduled an inspection/treatment with ECOLAB later this week. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Upon re-inspection Manager stating that the appt was rescheduled for 10.27.23
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Lab report for sushi and letter of guarantees expired. Provide current ones.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach at the dish machine. Provide a full current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at prep area with some sections soiled with dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment has scheduled an inspection/treatment with ECOLAB later this week. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior bottom of walk-in unit soiled under shelves. Clean all properly. Top of the oven at cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Lab report for sushi and letter of guarantees expired. Provide current ones.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach at the dish machine. Provide a full current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at prep area with some sections soiled with dust. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior bottom of walk-in unit soiled under shelves. Clean all properly. Top of the oven at cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not secured/chained. Secure properly.
590.006/6-201.13-C
58
May 26, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees at the sushi bar handling RTE foods with bare hands. This violation has been noted on previous reports- Review prosedures with all staff. Foods touched with bare hands voluntarily discarded by the PIC
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the cookline that is not properly holding temperatures with foods at 49F-50F. Per the PICthe products were placed in the refrigerator less than one hour prior to the inspection. All foods were removed at this time and placed in refrigerators at 39F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the employeeswere not following the proper procedures as stated in the HACCP for testing of the sushi rice. It is required for the calibration of the ph meter prior to testing the sushi rice. Reviewed at this time and corrected Parasite destruction letters and the lab testing in the HACCP has expired- Update
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations including repeat violations were noted on the inspection report. Spoke with the manager at this time and he is scheduling a meeting with staff to review handwashing and glove use procedures
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the cookline with an internal temperature of 52F. All foods were removed at this time. Discontinue use of the unit until repairs are made to maintain a temperature of 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use knivesstored between equipment- Discontinue Removed and cleaned in the dishwasher prior to using
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker heavily damaged and appears to be expired- Per the PIC the Hood was cleaned and inspected on 05/09/23 Provide new hood sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floors especially along walls and cabinets with heavy built up black soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
43
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping noted in establishment in numerous areas- Establishment shall provide a detailed IPM remprt from a licensed pest control company. Provide procedures to handle pest activity due to construction at the front of the establishment from the pest control company Establishment shall increase frequency of treatments
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency 04/03/23: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Service areas in dining room All areas of the establishment shall be thouroughly cleaned
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair 04/03/23 Inreased damage to ceiling in dining room- Customers are sitting directly below the damage at the time of the inspection Accoustacle tiles noted throughout kitchen-Remove and replace with tiles that a smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles-Repair Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt 04/03/23 Area below the stairs that was heavily damaged at the time of the initial inspection has increased damage
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropping noted in establishment in numerous areas- Establishment shall provide a detailed IPM remprt from a licensed pest control company. Provide procedures to handle pest activity due to construction at the front of the establishment from the pest control company Establishment shall increase frequency of treatments
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency 04/03/23: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Service areas in dining room All areas of the establishment shall be thouroughly cleaned
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair 04/03/23 Inreased damage to ceiling in dining room- Customers are sitting directly below the damage at the time of the inspection Accoustacle tiles noted throughout kitchen-Remove and replace with tiles that a smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles-Repair Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt 04/03/23 Area below the stairs that was heavily damaged at the time of the initial inspection has increased damage
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetables including cut cucumber and avocado at suchi bar at 50F on counter for less than 2 hours per pic Product removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F Products in lift top refrigeration at cookline/fryolators at 48F- Refrigeration is at 35F and through a discussion with the PIC it was determined the lift top is not being closed between use. Reviewed and corrected-
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eel stored on the top of a toaster oven at 90F- Reviewed process with the PIC and the product was placed in oven to reheat to 165F and hold at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees in dining area preparing products with bare hands- Glove use procedures shall be reviewed with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: At the tme of the reinspection water was observed coming from a floor drain located in the bar area. Water is pooling in bar area and in the area directly in front of the bar where seating in located- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks in back kitchen with equipment in them at the start of the inspection- Corrected
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted along the bar Rodent dropping noted below equipment and in employee locker room Establishmnet at this time is on a monthly schedule. Pest control reports were reviewed at the time of the inspection with notations of activity and repairs that shall be done to reduce risks of activity. During the inspection it was determined that the establishmnet shall have more frequent Pest cntrol treaments and following treament the recommendations from the IPM report shall be accessed and followed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of food service equipment hung in the kitchen with heavy encrusted soils- Per the PIC the equipment is not in use Remove unused equipment and ensure food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized Soda guns at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report-Review inspection with employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees preparing foods in dining room area directly on table tops- Product that was directly in contact with the tables was voluntarily discarded and denatured Products shall be prepared in food prep areas only
590.003/3-305.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout bar area and in dining area located directly in front of the bar with pooled water and residues from floor drain located in the bar- Make repairs and clean and sanitize floors
590.004/4-602.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Employees drinking from open glasses in kitchen- Provide cups with lids/straws Corrected
590.002/2-401.11-C
26
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees at the sushi bar handling raw salmon for use in sushi with bare hands during preparation. The violation was addressed and the compromised product was voluntarily discarded and denatured Review glove use procedures with staff Corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eel stored on the top of a toaster oven at 90F- Reviewed process with the PIC and the product was placed in oven to reheat to 165F and hold at 135F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Vegetables including cut cucumber and avocado at suchi bar at 50F on counter for less than 2 hours per pic Product removed and placed in refrigeration at 38F Products in lift top refrigeration at cookline/fryolators at 48F- Refrigeration is at 35F and through a discussion with the PIC it was determined the lift top is not being closed between use. Reviewed and corrected-
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of food service equipment hung in the kitchen with heavy encrusted soils- Per the PIC the equipment is not in use Remove unused equipment and ensure food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized Soda guns at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks in back kitchen with equipment in them at the start of the inspection- Corrected
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted along the bar Rodent dropping noted below equipment and in employee locker room Establishmnet at this time is on a monthly schedule. Pest control reports were reviewed at the time of the inspection with notations of activity and repairs that shall be done to reduce risks of activity. During the inspection it was determined that the establishmnet shall have more frequent Pest cntrol treaments and following treament the recommendations from the IPM report shall be accessed and followed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report-Review inspection with employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage shelving Flooring in employee storage room Extriors of refrigeration Ceilings and walls at ceiling vents with heavy dust buildup Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous gaps noted in ceilings and walls in kitchen-Repair Accoustacle tiles used in kitchen- Replace with food service ceiling tiles Numerous areas of floor in kitchen especially at warewashing and prep sinks with heavily damaged or missing floor grout between tiles- Repair Ceiling in dining room with broken plaster and water damage-Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front of the establishment there is a storage room that is located below the exterior stairs. This storage room leads directly into the dining area. During the inspection water from the rain was draining down into the space. Noticable gaps are noted in the stairs. The door to the storage area is heavily water damaged causing spaces it the bottom of the door. Repairs shall be made to this area to adequately deter rodent activity from accessing the establishmnt
590.006/6-202.15-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Employees drinking from open glasses in kitchen- Provide cups with lids/straws Corrected
590.002/2-401.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
33
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sweet potatoes in stand up cooler at 55F. Person in charge indictaed they had been cooked one hour prior. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at sushi bar hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of ice cream in cooler are uncovered and not in use. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak coming from bar area resulting on excess water on floor. Company on site addressing issue during time of inspection. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in employee area is damaged. Repair or replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods on sushi line. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp at 90F on sushi line. Person in charge discarded. Hold cold foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking in walk in cooler is inconsistant. Provide proper date marking for all foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils on the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles unlabled on sushi line. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink is leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Provide protective light sheild in employee area.
590.006/6-202.11-C
52
May 6, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rusted shelving in walk in unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not on hook or holder - Closet
590.006/6-501.113-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes with food items soiled - on selving near walk in
590.003/3-307.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood - Hood company is scheduled for tonight
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yamato II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yamato II on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 30 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yamato II?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Yamato II.
How does Yamato II compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Yamato II most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Yamato II's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yamato II have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yamato II 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 Yamato II inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yamato II is inspected around eight times per year on average.
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