Hojoko
Latest: PASS
July 11, 2025
Address
1271 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02215
Inspection History
50 inspections
24 failures
License
License #135902
Last inspected: July 11, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
July 11, 2025
at 2:20 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): irreversible thermometer battery is dead. Replace. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Rinse ga...
FAIL
July 1, 2025
at 2:57 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): irreversible thermometer battery is dead. Replace. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Rinse ga...
PASS
May 6, 2025
at 4:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Install pest proof door sweeps on lobby doors. Seal gaps under shipping container in outside area in consultation with IPM pest control company.
FAIL
April 29, 2025
at 2:06 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Install pest proof door sweeps on lobby doors. Seal gaps under shipping container in outside area in consultation with IPM pest control company.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 25, 2025
at 2:49 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Sanitizer dispenser is dispensing at 50F. Repair to dispense at 75F. Follow instructions on SDS sheet and l...
FAIL
April 18, 2025
at 3:00 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Sanitizer dispenser is dispensing at 50F. Repair to dispense at 75F. Follow instructions on SDS sheet and l...
FAIL
April 2, 2025
at 2:23 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs in pans of water. Ensure water is above 135F. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Conc...
FAIL
March 26, 2025
at 2:14 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs in pans of water. Ensure water is above 135F. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Conc...
PASS
December 4, 2024
at 4:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2024
at 2:53 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employee observed changing tasks from handling raw and ready to eat foods clean equipment without first washing hands. Retrain staff. COS. RTE foods discarded. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C...
FAIL
July 25, 2024
at 3:15 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employee observed changing tasks from handling raw and ready to eat foods clean equipment without first washing hands. Retrain staff. COS. RTE foods discarded. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 1, 2024
at 4:21 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken above raw pork . Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-502.12-PF - Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf): ROP machine in basement. No variance. RE...
FAIL
February 22, 2024
at 3:29 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken above raw pork . Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-502.12-PF - Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf): ROP machine in basement. No variance. RE...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2023
at 4:06 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Upper prep/lower prep/ware washing and bar area | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on interio...
FAIL
November 24, 2023
at 4:45 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Upper prep/lower prep/ware washing and bar area | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Built up soils on interio...
PASS
September 1, 2023
at 4:56 PM
3 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Establishment is providing space for brunch service for the Verb Hotel located in the same building. Per an interview with the PIC at Hojoko- The Verb is resposible for the...
FAIL
August 24, 2023
at 3:54 PM
3 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Establishment is providing space for brunch service for the Verb Hotel located in the same building. Per an interview with the PIC at Hojoko- The Verb is resposible for the...
PASS
March 13, 2023
at 7:01 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed employees not lathering with hand soap for 20 seconds. Observed food handler reaching over food prep table exposed foods and food contacts to get paper towel to dry hands and not using a barr...
FAIL
March 9, 2023
at 5:51 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed employees not lathering with hand soap for 20 seconds. Observed food handler reaching over food prep table exposed foods and food contacts to get paper towel to dry hands and not using a barr...
PASS
December 15, 2022
at 5:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood stickers observed expired (white 11.24.22)(yellow 11.2.22).Provide proper hood service from a licensed company. Post new stickers. PIC stating appt is ...
FAIL
December 6, 2022
at 5:02 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood stickers observed expired (white 11.24.22)(yellow 11.2.22).Provide proper hood service from a licensed company. Post new stickers. PIC stating appt is ...
PASS
June 8, 2022
at 7:36 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees not washing hands (leaving and returning to work station. No washing hand before donning on clean gloves | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No proof Sushi employees hav...
FAIL
May 31, 2022
at 5:25 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees not washing hands (leaving and returning to work station. No washing hand before donning on clean gloves | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No proof Sushi employees hav...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 25, 2021
at 6:37 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): The ice scoop is stored on top of the machine. Store scoop properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): There are some ...
FAIL
June 17, 2021
at 3:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): The ice scoop is stored on top of the machine. Store scoop properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): There are some ...
PASS
December 1, 2020
at 7:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machines. | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Letter of guarantee is expired....
FAIL
November 18, 2020
at 11:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machines. | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Letter of guarantee is expired....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2019
at 7:59 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Sump pump observed leaking when running adjoining hand wash sink.Repair PIC states that a work order has been submitted. PIC instructed not to use the handwash station until repairs are co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2019
at 7:20 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floor under 3 bay sink observed with excess water build up.Clean to remove. Maintain floor clean & dry | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Light bulb not operating at cook line hood.Repair
PASS
November 8, 2018
at 7:51 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair handle to wait wait station ice bin | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: wait station/repair wash gauge and r...
FAIL
October 31, 2018
at 8:11 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn white cutting board | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair handle to wait wait station ice bin | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: wait station/repair wash gauge and r...
PASS
June 26, 2018
at 5:39 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide "Hand wash only signage"at bar handsink | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: Provide full time choke safe employee. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Sushi rice l...
FAIL
June 15, 2018
at 4:31 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide "Hand wash only signage"at bar handsink | 590.009(E) - Anti-Choking: Provide full time choke safe employee. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Sushi rice l...
PASS
January 2, 2018
at 6:48 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving next to 3 bay sink observed soiled.Clean to remove all soils. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Letters of guarantee have expired.Provide up to date letters of guarantee.
FAIL
December 20, 2017
at 12:28 AM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving next to 3 bay sink observed soiled.Clean to remove all soils. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Letters of guarantee have expired.Provide up to date letters of guarantee.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 5:55 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 16, 2017
at 12:28 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles with products in refrigeration with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Foods in refrigerator at sushi line 45F Ensure foods are maintained at 45F or below. Fish in...
FAIL
October 4, 2017
at 12:44 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles with products in refrigeration with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Foods in refrigerator at sushi line 45F Ensure foods are maintained at 45F or below. Fish in...
PASS
December 29, 2016
at 5:51 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Provide Smooth durable cleanable ceiling over lower prep area pending review by health department supervisor.
FAIL
December 22, 2016
at 6:59 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 door delfield unit right side door is broken.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
FAIL
December 9, 2016
at 6:00 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 2 door delfield unit right side door is broken.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 13, 2016
at 7:32 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in units 44 °F | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: No plug for wash bays | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp 114 F at high temp dish machine | 25-4-904.11...
FAIL
August 29, 2016
at 6:09 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in units 44 °F | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: No plug for wash bays | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temp 114 F at high temp dish machine | 25-4-904.11...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 6, 2016
at 12:56 PM
15 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Food handler wiping in use knife with cloth towel Tongs stored on oven door handles - Main cooking line. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temperature at high temp 180 F - Bar...
FAIL
April 22, 2016
at 2:00 PM
15 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Food handler wiping in use knife with cloth towel Tongs stored on oven door handles - Main cooking line. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Wash temperature at high temp 180 F - Bar...
PASS
October 2, 2015
at 5:29 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair wash gauge on wait staff dishmachine and rinse gauge on kitchen dishmachine | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide quat test kit | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: restrooms/repair f...
FAIL
September 25, 2015
at 8:32 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: repair wash gauge on wait staff dishmachine and rinse gauge on kitchen dishmachine | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: provide quat test kit | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: restrooms/repair f...
PASS
August 5, 2015
at 2:56 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken and shrimp at in undercounter unit at the sushi bar registered 62F. PIC voluntatily discarded them. Maintain at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Under counter refrigerator unit at the sushi ba...
FAIL
August 3, 2015
at 2:57 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken and shrimp at in undercounter unit at the sushi bar registered 62F. PIC voluntatily discarded them. Maintain at 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Under counter refrigerator unit at the sushi ba...