Ginger Exchange
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 10, 2025
Address
1625 TREMONT ST
Mission Hill, MA 02120
Inspection History
65 inspections
33 failures
1 closures
License
License #80677
Last inspected: November 10, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 10, 2025
at 6:06 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temp dishwas...
FAIL
October 30, 2025
at 4:44 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temp dishwas...
PASS
June 20, 2025
at 6:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor in different areas of the establishment (basement area storage area. kitchen area outisde trash area) Clean to remove. *** PIC to email current detailed ...
FAIL
June 16, 2025
at 6:32 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Multiple trash barrells observed with rodent marks (chew ) . Provide rodent resistance containers 6.5.25 | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Multiple mice droppings observed on the floor in differen...
FAIL
June 9, 2025
at 7:19 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active active manegerial cont...
FAIL
June 5, 2025
at 5:58 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active active manegerial cont...
FAIL
June 2, 2025
at 4:38 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Sushi maker observed without hair restraint. Provide when working with RTE foods. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active active manegerial cont...
PASS
March 19, 2025
at 5:46 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): exterior of rice white and brown rice cooker observed soiled interior of toaster observed with carbon build up exterior of avantco refrigera...
FAIL
March 11, 2025
at 4:34 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): exterior of rice white and brown rice cooker observed soiled interior of toaster observed with carbon build up exterior of avantco refrigera...
PASS
December 9, 2024
at 6:40 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Sushi chef unable to provide sushi rice ph . Inspector walked sishi chef to the calibration process . CFPM to retrain staff on the new PH meter. | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Sto...
FAIL
December 2, 2024
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Sushi chef unable to provide sushi rice ph . Inspector walked sishi chef to the calibration process . CFPM to retrain staff on the new PH meter. | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Sto...
PASS
September 4, 2024
at 5:14 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Kitchen and sushi cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace On back order (8.23.24) | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Kitchen hand sink observed leaking. (8.23.2...
FAIL
August 23, 2024
at 5:49 PM
14 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all hours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hot holding handwashing understand proper proced...
FAIL
August 16, 2024
at 5:22 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Designate a PIC who's knowlegeable and present at all hours of operations. Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hot holding handwashing understand proper proced...
PASS
May 9, 2024
at 6:39 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): Prep sink observed direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep ...
FAIL
April 25, 2024
at 5:07 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ob...
FAIL
April 17, 2024
at 4:49 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ob...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 20, 2023
at 3:55 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Compromised areas of the ventilation heading up alongside the building has visible grease dripping in certain areas - addressed immediately | 590.004/4-803.11-C - Storage of Soile...
FAIL
July 17, 2023
at 5:47 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Compromised areas of the ventilation heading up alongside the building has visible grease dripping in certain areas - addressed immediately | 590.004/4-803.11-C - Storage of Soile...
PASS
July 10, 2023
at 6:44 PM
18 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Discontinue storing paper napkins and such in with chemicals tio reduce potential contamination | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stor...
FAIL
June 30, 2023
at 4:11 PM
18 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Discontinue storing paper napkins and such in with chemicals tio reduce potential contamination | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 10, 2023
at 1:08 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 14, 2023
at 7:32 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Expired allergen awareness certificate - address | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No one able to demonstrate HACCP plan for sushi - address | 590.00...
FAIL
March 7, 2023
at 8:42 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Expired allergen awareness certificate - address | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No one able to demonstrate HACCP plan for sushi - address | 590.00...
PASS
July 19, 2022
at 5:32 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all exposed foods in the refrigeration units are kept covered during extended periods of storage | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limita...
FAIL
July 15, 2022
at 4:20 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all exposed foods in the refrigeration units are kept covered during extended periods of storage | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limita...
PASS
March 21, 2022
at 8:55 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Fish in ROP packaging defrosting at room temperature and under refridgeration in sealed packages..discontinue | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature ...
FAIL
March 15, 2022
at 3:44 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Sushi employee observed washing hands without any cleaner. Retrain on proper handwashing | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must monitor employees. P pf violations cit...
FAIL
March 8, 2022
at 5:55 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Sushi employee observed washing hands without any cleaner. Retrain on proper handwashing | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must monitor employees. P pf violations cit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2021
at 4:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink must be enclosed to prevent contamination. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Backflow device on the back of the dishmachine was recently replaced ...
FAIL
November 3, 2021
at 3:50 PM
20 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): No person in charge assigned. No one available to monitor employee handwashing cleaning and sanitizing equiptment. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee enter kitchen a...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 1, 2021
at 4:32 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): No person in charge assigned. No one available to monitor employee handwashing cleaning and sanitizing equiptment. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee enter kitchen a...
PASS
September 7, 2021
at 5:06 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing doorgskets/seal all rusty equipment | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cutting boards | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
FAIL
August 20, 2021
at 6:37 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing doorgskets/seal all rusty equipment | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cutting boards | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
PASS
September 15, 2020
at 8:29 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): N&W exterminators have been out to address the flies however several flies still remain the basement prep warewash area. Exterminators will return before compliance date. 6 months worth of IP...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 8, 2020
at 4:01 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees are unable to wash hands in the warewash area because the hand sink is broken and there is no soap or paper towels. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event...
FAIL
August 31, 2020
at 4:20 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees are unable to wash hands in the warewash area because the hand sink is broken and there is no soap or paper towels. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Event...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 17, 2019
at 5:33 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.004/4-202.12-PF - CIP Equipment (Pf): Sushi case has been relocated and now has an exposed area in the back - the location is directly beside the rear entrance allowing s...
FAIL
October 10, 2019
at 3:55 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.004/4-202.12-PF - CIP Equipment (Pf): Sushi case has been relocated and now has an exposed area in the back - the location is directly beside the rear entrance allowing s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 22, 2019
at 5:46 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Replace where needed | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Discarded soiled rags scattered throughout the kitchen keep store as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean...
PASS
December 13, 2018
at 4:43 PM
14 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all plastic wrap used as tape for shelving units and resurface compromised areas as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Mossing plugs in the three bay sink. replace | 17-4-302.14 - Tes...
FAIL
December 6, 2018
at 6:20 PM
14 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all plastic wrap used as tape for shelving units and resurface compromised areas as discussed | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Mossing plugs in the three bay sink. replace | 17-4-302.14 - Tes...
PASS
January 18, 2018
at 7:17 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all plastic wrap tied along the shelving unit where clean pots and pans are being stored - surfaces need to be clean smooth durable and non absorbant. cloth curtains being used as a doorway / ...
FAIL
January 11, 2018
at 5:08 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove all plastic wrap tied along the shelving unit where clean pots and pans are being stored - surfaces need to be clean smooth durable and non absorbant. cloth curtains being used as a doorway / ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 10, 2018
at 6:54 PM
5 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: No hot water on site no hot water at any hand washing stations nor at ay dish machine- hot water heater was broken | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Some evidence of rodent activity in the res...
PASS
November 3, 2017
at 5:46 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label on bulk food container provide with ingredient name. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Covers to table top hot holding unit are cracked replace. at kitchen area. | 15-4-202.1...
FAIL
October 23, 2017
at 4:10 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: No label on bulk food container provide with ingredient name. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Covers to table top hot holding unit are cracked replace. at kitchen area. | 15-4-202.1...
PASS
May 24, 2017
at 4:43 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scorded and grooved cutting boards at salad unit. Unit at 35F-ok Dishmachine and glass racks heavily worn replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Inuse wiping cloths s...
FAIL
May 12, 2017
at 5:21 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace heavily scorded and grooved cutting boards at salad unit. Unit at 35F-ok Dishmachine and glass racks heavily worn replace. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Inuse wiping cloths s...
PASS
August 30, 2016
at 4:06 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood sticker expired service exhausthood by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Provide disclosure on current menu for undercook...