SYMPHONY SUSHI
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 17, 2025
Address
45 GAINSBOROUGH ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
79 inspections
39 failures
1 closures
License
License #22841
Last inspected: October 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 17, 2025
at 5:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items observed stored on the walkin floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches of the floor during storage. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment...
FAIL
October 8, 2025
at 4:13 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items observed stored on the walkin floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches of the floor during storage. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment...
PASS
April 8, 2025
at 3:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the ...
FAIL
March 27, 2025
at 5:00 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the ...
PASS
January 24, 2025
at 4:14 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Prepped items in the walkin are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours. | 590.006/6-50...
FAIL
January 17, 2025
at 4:57 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Prepped items in the walkin are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours. | 590.006/6-50...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 2, 2024
at 3:39 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Built up soils on ceiling fixtures in bathrooms Built up soils on walls and door of walk in unit | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Met...
FAIL
July 26, 2024
at 9:12 PM
30 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): All hand sinks cannot be used due to plumbing issue of water coming up floor drain No hand washing being performed during inspection | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): No person in charge upon ...
PASS
June 21, 2024
at 7:20 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags(oysters) are missing the datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the datemarkings of the last served /sold. | 590.004/4-602...
FAIL
June 11, 2024
at 5:57 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Shellstock tags(oysters) are missing the datemarkings.Maintain shell stock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the datemarkings of the last served /sold. | 590.004/4-602...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 16, 2023
at 5:25 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in refrigeration unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC correcting | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) ...
PASS
September 25, 2023
at 4:04 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Some cutting board observed worn.Replace as needed | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior white panel of the ice machine observ...
FAIL
September 18, 2023
at 3:57 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Some cutting board observed worn.Replace as needed | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior white panel of the ice machine observ...
PASS
January 13, 2023
at 4:32 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): 2 door upright traulsen refrigeration unit not operating.Unit is empty/out of service Repair or remove | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf):...
FAIL
January 5, 2023
at 5:31 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): 2 door upright traulsen refrigeration unit not operating.Unit is empty/out of service Repair or remove | 590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf):...
PASS
May 16, 2022
at 3:21 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in the right side open top reach in reading 50Ffor 60-70 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing items to alternat u...
FAIL
May 4, 2022
at 4:26 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in the right side open top reach in reading 50Ffor 60-70 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removing items to alternat u...
PASS
January 19, 2022
at 5:23 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Lab report & letter of guarantee observed expired.Provide current letter & lab report . Buffer solution #4 observed expired Buffer solution #7 missing. Provide proper buffe...
FAIL
January 7, 2022
at 5:26 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Lab report & letter of guarantee observed expired.Provide current letter & lab report . Buffer solution #4 observed expired Buffer solution #7 missing. Provide proper buffe...
PASS
June 28, 2021
at 6:14 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC needs to retrain staff on how to fill out rice pH log and confirm log is being filled out. Drain fly problem needs to be addressed with throrough cleaning of prep area. | 590.003/3...
FAIL
June 22, 2021
at 5:56 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC needs to retrain staff on how to fill out rice pH log and confirm log is being filled out. Drain fly problem needs to be addressed with throrough cleaning of prep area. | 590.003/3...
PASS
January 19, 2021
at 8:03 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Exteriors of large chest freezers observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C)...
FAIL
January 7, 2021
at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Exteriors of large chest freezers observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C)...
PASS
October 20, 2020
at 4:19 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide proper allergy warning on the to go menu. Provide distilled water for sushi testing. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove c...
FAIL
October 5, 2020
at 6:26 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide proper allergy warning on the to go menu. Provide distilled water for sushi testing. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Remove c...
PASS
June 12, 2020
at 2:18 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No hot water in the establishment establishment operating upon inspection. Principal Health Inspector Dan Prendergast was notified. Establishment agreed to Voluntarily close complete ...
🚫 CLOSURE
June 11, 2020
at 4:29 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No hot water in the establishment establishment operating upon inspection. Principal Health Inspector Dan Prendergast was notified. Establishment agreed to Voluntarily close complete ...
PASS
October 28, 2019
at 6:07 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Knives stored between equipment used for food prep | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried shrimp stored o...
FAIL
October 21, 2019
at 4:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Knives stored between equipment used for food prep | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried shrimp stored o...
PASS
May 24, 2019
at 3:44 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: At the time of the inspection low temperature dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine- Corrected Not in use at time of inspection | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Excessive amounts of small black fl...
FAIL
May 15, 2019
at 6:47 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: At the time of the inspection low temperature dishwasher with 0ppm chlorine- Corrected Not in use at time of inspection | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Excessive amounts of small black fl...
PASS
September 21, 2018
at 6:58 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bwls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food C...
FAIL
September 12, 2018
at 6:43 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers with no labels- Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bwls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food C...
PASS
April 27, 2018
at 6:08 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice in stagnant water- Discontinue | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration across from cookline leaking water on floor- Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe below...
FAIL
April 18, 2018
at 6:54 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops for rice in stagnant water- Discontinue | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration across from cookline leaking water on floor- Repair | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe below...
PASS
December 21, 2017
at 7:30 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is food buildup on handles and exterior of food containers. Clean surfaces to remove. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There is still rodent activity in the basement and small f...
FAIL
December 14, 2017
at 2:15 PM
9 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: There is food buildup on handles and exterior of food containers. Clean surfaces to remove. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There is still rodent activity in the basement and small f...
PASS
August 17, 2017
at 5:44 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The top of the coffin refrigertor is broken and insulation is falling out. Repair to provide smooth cleanable surface. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handwash sink in the back cold water...
FAIL
August 11, 2017
at 1:17 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The top of the coffin refrigertor is broken and insulation is falling out. Repair to provide smooth cleanable surface. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handwash sink in the back cold water...
FAIL
August 9, 2017
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The top of the coffin refrigerator is broken and insulation is falling out. Repair to provide smooth cleanable surface. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The handwash sink in the back cold water...
PASS
January 30, 2017
at 4:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 14, 2016
at 6:49 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The refrigerator and freezer gaskets at the handsink behind the sushi bar are damaged. Repair or replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There are small flies in the kitchen near the hand...
FAIL
June 30, 2016
at 6:02 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The refrigerator and freezer gaskets at the handsink behind the sushi bar are damaged. Repair or replace. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: There are small flies in the kitchen near the hand...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 11, 2016
at 7:13 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike buildup. Clean to remove. | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided: There is no mopsink at the establishment the mop is dumped in the employee ba...
FAIL
March 2, 2016
at 7:30 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike buildup. Clean to remove. | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided: There is no mopsink at the establishment the mop is dumped in the employee ba...
PASS
September 11, 2015
at 3:28 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed shrimp defrosting on counter in large bowl. Ensure following proper guidelines for defrosting PHFs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple containers of food stored on floor of walkin refrig...
FAIL
September 2, 2015
at 12:48 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Observed shrimp defrosting on counter in large bowl. Ensure following proper guidelines for defrosting PHFs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Multiple containers of food stored on floor of walkin refrig...
PASS
April 2, 2015
at 12:58 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving below prep table rusted and worn. Repair to make smooth durable and cleanable | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp dishwasher dispensing chlorine sanitizer at 200+ppm- Repair | 23-4...
FAIL
March 25, 2015
at 7:26 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving below prep table rusted and worn. Repair to make smooth durable and cleanable | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temp dishwasher dispensing chlorine sanitizer at 200+ppm- Repair | 23-4...