FIN'S SUSHI & GRILL
Latest: PASS
July 23, 2025
Address
240 CAMBRIDGE ST
West End, MA 02114
Inspection History
61 inspections
31 failures
License
License #76210
Last inspected: July 23, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
July 23, 2025
at 3:30 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P...
FAIL
July 16, 2025
at 3:36 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P...
PASS
April 2, 2025
at 3:01 PM
11 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerous bus buckets a...
FAIL
March 25, 2025
at 3:11 PM
11 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerous bus buckets a...
PASS
December 17, 2024
at 4:31 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken 47F made one day prior voluntarily discarded. | 590.004/4-602.12-C - Cooking and Baking Equipment (C): Clean toaster oven of v...
FAIL
December 10, 2024
at 4:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked chicken 47F made one day prior voluntarily discarded. | 590.004/4-602.12-C - Cooking and Baking Equipment (C): Clean toaster oven of v...
PASS
July 24, 2024
at 6:00 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations cited on report. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Commerically packaged ROP chopped tuna thawing in package in walkin c...
FAIL
July 17, 2024
at 5:26 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations cited on report. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Commerically packaged ROP chopped tuna thawing in package in walkin c...
FAIL
July 9, 2024
at 3:30 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations cited on report. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Commerically packaged ROP chopped tuna thawing in package in walkin c...
PASS
February 12, 2024
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-202.13-P - Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P): Prep sink drain does not have an air gap in drain pipe. Install. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Prep sink drain pipe leaking. Repair. | L1 - : No allergen stateme...
FAIL
January 10, 2024
at 3:43 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Limited evidence of employee handwashing during inspection. Corrected on site. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active m...
FAIL
January 3, 2024
at 4:40 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Limited evidence of employee handwashing during inspection. Corrected on site. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active m...
PASS
August 29, 2023
at 3:48 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees drinking beverages for open glasses in kitchen- Provide covered cups with straws | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerou...
FAIL
August 21, 2023
at 4:36 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees drinking beverages for open glasses in kitchen- Provide covered cups with straws | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Numerou...
PASS
January 13, 2023
at 7:47 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review report and procedures with employees | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Establishment using...
FAIL
January 5, 2023
at 7:23 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review report and procedures with employees | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Establishment using...
PASS
November 15, 2022
at 6:24 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of flies in kitchen/sushi prep/ware washing and basement Pest control due to treat flies morning of 11/10
FAIL
November 9, 2022
at 7:43 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed no hand washing unless instructed to during inspection Employees not lathering for 20 sections rinsing drying and then turning off faucet with a barrier | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or ...
FAIL
November 7, 2022
at 5:17 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed no hand washing unless instructed to during inspection Employees not lathering for 20 sections rinsing drying and then turning off faucet with a barrier | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or ...
PASS
August 4, 2022
at 6:05 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in units(freezer fridge)observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 5:43 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in units(freezer fridge)observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
PASS
January 11, 2022
at 9:44 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Proof that all employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code No proof employees have been trained by the PIC in HACCP Plan La...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 28, 2021
at 6:57 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Proof that all employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code No proof employees have been trained by the PIC in HACCP Plan La...
FAIL
December 22, 2021
at 6:43 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC and sushi chef does not know where or what a HACCP plan is Proof that all employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code ...
PASS
June 16, 2021
at 4:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): They are thawing ROP tuna on the counter and in the packaging fish is still below 40F. Properly thaw items especially ROP fish that needs to be removed from the packaging. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Ti...
FAIL
June 2, 2021
at 5:52 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): They are thawing ROP tuna on the counter and in the packaging fish is still below 40F. Properly thaw items especially ROP fish that needs to be removed from the packaging. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Ti...
PASS
November 25, 2020
at 1:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-402.11-P - Parasite Destruction (P): Provide annual letter of parasite destruction | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tempura shrimp 52F rice 60F / Pic states that ...
FAIL
November 19, 2020
at 7:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-402.11-P - Parasite Destruction (P): Provide annual letter of parasite destruction | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tempura shrimp 52F rice 60F / Pic states that ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 26, 2019
at 6:19 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site to ensure that staff is properly trained for the set up of Quats sanitizer. Maintain proper sanitizer with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - S...
FAIL
November 15, 2019
at 5:13 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site to ensure that staff is properly trained for the set up of Quats sanitizer. Maintain proper sanitizer with wiping cloths at all work/prep stations | 590.003/3-203.12-PF - S...
PASS
May 6, 2019
at 3:42 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Product observed stored on walk in freezer floor.Discontinue. Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Cook line staff missing hair restraints....
FAIL
April 25, 2019
at 4:00 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Product observed stored on walk in freezer floor.Discontinue. Properly elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Cook line staff missing hair restraints....
PASS
August 30, 2018
at 5:39 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Provide shell tags for shell stock located in walk in refrigeration unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers in basement walk in unit/2 door reach in unit across fr...
FAIL
August 21, 2018
at 4:32 PM
5 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: Provide shell tags for shell stock located in walk in refrigeration unit. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometers in basement walk in unit/2 door reach in unit across fr...
PASS
February 5, 2018
at 6:40 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple items in 2 door reach in unit readin 57-61F for unknown time per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC discarded & denatured all items during inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Produc...
FAIL
January 25, 2018
at 1:47 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple items in 2 door reach in unit readin 57-61F for unknown time per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC discarded & denatured all items during inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Produc...
PASS
May 26, 2017
at 4:05 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken being stored above ready to eat pickles and foods in basement walkin. Raw chicken stored togther with raw salmon. Store raw PHF foods properly to avoid cross contamina...
FAIL
May 19, 2017
at 3:46 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken being stored above ready to eat pickles and foods in basement walkin. Raw chicken stored togther with raw salmon. Store raw PHF foods properly to avoid cross contamina...
FAIL
May 2, 2017
at 1:00 PM
16 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs and beef stored on top of salad unit with ready to eat foods - Kitchen (PIC took corrective action) Raw animal products stored with ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar (PIC to...
FAIL
April 25, 2017
at 1:12 PM
16 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs and beef stored on top of salad unit with ready to eat foods - Kitchen (PIC took corrective action) Raw animal products stored with ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar (PIC to...
PASS
November 18, 2016
at 4:46 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Owner/operator removed food prep sink - install food prep sink in food prep area | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Gap between bottom of door & floor. Pest proof.
FAIL
November 2, 2016
at 4:43 PM
16 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods (PIC took corrective action during inspection) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Owner/operator removed food prep sink - install food p...
FAIL
October 26, 2016
at 5:00 PM
15 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods (PIC took corrective action during inspection) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove trash storage bin from kitchen | 12-2-301.12-....
PASS
June 21, 2016
at 12:04 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No splash guard between hand sink and toaster/prep - Sushi Bar Using crates for shelving - Basement | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling in basement above food prep table in b...
PASS
November 2, 2015
at 7:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food containers stored on the floor inside the Walk In unit. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice Scoop stored on the top of the ice machine. Store proper ly on a clean and sanitiz...
FAIL
October 26, 2015
at 6:23 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food containers stored on the floor inside the Walk In unit. Elevate 6 inches or above. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice Scoop stored on the top of the ice machine. Store proper ly on a clean and sanitiz...
PASS
May 20, 2015
at 5:18 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food containers not labeled. Label properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tampura Shrimp 73F and Soft Shell Crab 71F stored in room temperature. PIC states they are been cooked an hou...
FAIL
May 13, 2015
at 6:52 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food containers not labeled. Label properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tampura Shrimp 73F and Soft Shell Crab 71F stored in room temperature. PIC states they are been cooked an hou...
PASS
May 7, 2014
at 2:55 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor of walk-in freezer store 6" off floor | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: pooling water in employee locker area have sump pump checked | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 30, 2014
at 3:39 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shrimp on counter @ 47f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: raw products sitting above ready to eat foods in walk-in cooler | 08-3-305-30...