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Samurai Boston

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 28, 2016

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Copley Square (Green Line)

Address
827 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
44 inspections
13 failures
License
License #27332
Last inspected: November 28, 2016

Inspection History (44 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 28, 2016 at 3:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 18, 2016 at 1:40 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker marked deficiencies - Referred to BFD for review and follow up. | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: Loud noise coming from hood above cooking equipment
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 13, 2016 at 6:34 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker marked deficiencies - Referred to BFD for review and follow up. | 39-6-304.11 - Rooms and Equipment Vented: Loud noise coming from hood above cooking equipment
FAIL September 13, 2016 at 5:43 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3rd bay of 3 bay sink drained clogged - PIC will have plumber to repair - 3 bay sink is used for dumping liquid waste a...
FAIL August 29, 2016 at 3:48 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 3rd bay of 3 bay sink drained clogged - PIC will have plumber to repair - 3 bay sink is used for dumping liquid waste a...
PASS February 25, 2016 at 3:45 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked/ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar Using same cutting board and equipment to prepare ready to eat and raw animal products - Sushi Bar | 15-4-202.16 - Non-F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2016 at 12:58 PM
13 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked/ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar Using same cutting board and equipment to prepare ready to eat and raw animal products - Sushi Bar | 15-4-202.16 - Non-F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 18, 2016 at 1:44 PM
29 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked/ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar Using same cutting board and equipment t...
FAIL February 17, 2016 at 1:09 PM
28 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked/ready to eat foods - Sushi Bar Using same cutting board and equipment t...
PASS November 23, 2015 at 7:06 PM
1 violation
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High Temp Dish Machine at the Bar broken not working. Warewashing is being performed at the main dish machine until repair takes place. Repair.
FAIL November 16, 2015 at 7:17 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Brown Rice for personal use wrapped in plastic and stored inside the rice cooker with white rice for serving. PIC voluntarily discarded all white rice in that container. Ensure that food is stored properly a...
FAIL November 9, 2015 at 7:01 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Brown Rice for personal use wrapped in plastic and stored inside the rice cooker with white rice for serving. PIC voluntarily discarded all white rice in that container. Ensure that food is stored properly a...
PASS August 5, 2015 at 5:23 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the ice cream freezer with layers of ice. Remove and clean properly. | 34-5-50...
FAIL July 29, 2015 at 6:09 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of the ice cream freezer with layers of ice. Remove and clean properly. | 34-5-50...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 12, 2015 at 3:55 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 54F stored on floor of walkin. Boxed sprouts 45F. Cooked rice 54F tightly wrapped from previous day. Discard | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Breaded salmon partially cooked then refrigerated. Disconti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 6, 2015 at 4:49 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 54F stored on floor of walkin. Boxed sprouts 45F. Cooked rice 54F tightly wrapped from previous day. Discard | 03-401.11-.12 - Cooking Temperatures: Breaded salmon partially cooked then refrigerated. Disconti...
PASS December 11, 2014 at 3:47 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed raw chicken being thawed in bucket on floor- Discontinue and follow proper thawing procedures | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple foods stored on floor of warewashing room and on floor o...
FAIL December 4, 2014 at 7:13 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed raw chicken being thawed in bucket on floor- Discontinue and follow proper thawing procedures | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple foods stored on floor of warewashing room and on floor o...
PASS February 28, 2014 at 7:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2013 at 7:35 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper cleaning to equipment on the cook line removing soils and grease build up. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired from October 2013 Contact hood c...
PASS August 27, 2013 at 3:44 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide up to date compliance letters for the sushi grade fish as well as lab results for the sushi grade rice.
FAIL August 20, 2013 at 5:14 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide up to date compliance letters for the sushi grade fish as well as lab results for the sushi grade rice.
PASS January 16, 2013 at 7:27 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with soils clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no signage at hand sinks at sushi bar supply
FAIL January 2, 2013 at 5:09 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of ice machine with soils clean to remove | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: no signage at hand sinks at sushi bar supply
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 21, 2012 at 4:15 PM
0 violations
PASS April 17, 2012 at 5:26 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs at 69F ensure all cold food is held at 41F or below at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salmon and Stripped bass at 51F ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 08-3-...
FAIL April 10, 2012 at 5:54 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw shell eggs at 69F ensure all cold food is held at 41F or below at all times. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salmon and Stripped bass at 51F ensure all cold foods are held at 41F or below at all times. | 08-3-...
PASS December 13, 2011 at 7:56 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper ice scoop do not store ice scoop on top of CO2 tank | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper weather stripping along bottom of door remove cardboard | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Imp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 19, 2011 at 6:30 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: clean interior vents baffles at cook line immediately and provide regular service to hood and vent system at quarterly interval. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 2, 2010 at 6:49 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean cart and lower shelf of breading station to remove all food spills and soil | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: provide covers for trash receptacles
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 1, 2010 at 4:45 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure tanks to wall with chains for safety | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: store all in use dishes inverted to protect from contamination | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mai...
PASS February 24, 2010 at 5:33 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods to provide proper food protection | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean thoroughly all sides vents door and ledges to remove all soil and debris | 29-5-201/02.11 - Ins...
FAIL February 22, 2010 at 5:43 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly store all foods to provide proper food protection | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean thoroughly all sides vents door and ledges to remove all soil and debris | 29-5-201/02.11 - Ins...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 6, 2009 at 3:49 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Three food protection violations were identified during the inspection. 1) Store all food products within the walk-in refrigerator on the storage racks/shelving to promote ready cleaning of the walk-in floor. 2)...
PASS January 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 2, 2009 at 6:10 PM
0 violations
FAIL December 29, 2008 at 6:37 PM
7 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: The sushi rice from yesterday was saved without 24 hour lab test. Discard. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Sushi bar: Employees are washing their hands at the prep sink and pre...
PASS July 23, 2008 at 4:03 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: Soda tube is turning through customer ice. Provide separation. Sushi bar: the hardsinlcs we adjacent to prep. Provide separation. Items are stored on top of the ice machine.Store items separate. | 12-2-301.1...
FAIL July 17, 2008 at 5:12 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Bar: Soda tube is turning through customer ice. Provide separation. Sushi bar: the hardsinlcs we adjacent to prep. Provide separation. Items are stored on top of the ice machine.Store items separate. | 12-2-301.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 19, 2008 at 6:58 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of rice spoons in water at room temperature. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the undercourter bar refrigerator at the end of the bar. Staff started ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2007 at 1:18 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department