Yukiya

77 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
47
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Yukiya three times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged cooked chicken chicken feet and chicken gizzards observed in refrigerator without any identifying information. PIC stated foods are delivered from commissary in NY state. Provide invoices from central commissary and confirm HACCP plan is approved.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of quats sanitizer for tables testing over 500ppm. Dilute to 200ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing bloked with container of soap for washing pots. Hand sinks are for hand washing only and must be clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Doing business with another name. Application provided. Complete applicatin for change of name.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No ceiling in basement prep area- only exposed pipes. Discontinue preparing food in basement until an approved ceiling is installed.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on basement floor. Clean and dry area. Monitor for source of water.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cut vegetables stored in ambient temperatures at 55F- Products on the counters less than 1 hour Reviewed with the owner and the products were placed in the refrigerator at 38F
590.003/3-501.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of employees dumping products in the handsinks- Review and discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles missing labeling- Correct
590.003/3-302.12-C
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yukiya last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yukiya on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yukiya?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yukiya.

How does Yukiya compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Yukiya most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Yukiya's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Yukiya have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Yukiya means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.