Teriyaki House
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL
August 10, 2025
Address
32 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
88 inspections
46 failures
2 closures
License
License #22879
Last inspected: August 10, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
🚫 CLOSURE
August 10, 2025
at 1:55 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the establishment Fire extingusher was discharged Food items affected smoke odors present. Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instru...
PASS
May 23, 2025
at 5:48 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed raw chicken in a metal bowl with a temp of 55f. PIC placed back in walk in unit to cool down below 41f. Retrain staff store products ...
FAIL
May 16, 2025
at 3:49 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed raw chicken in a metal bowl with a temp of 55f. PIC placed back in walk in unit to cool down below 41f. Retrain staff store products ...
PASS
February 4, 2025
at 6:52 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC designated at the time of inspection. Staff on site not cooperative with the inspector. Assign a Person in charge at tall times. Retrain staff on proper protocols. | 590.004/4-3...
FAIL
January 28, 2025
at 7:36 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No PIC designated at the time of inspection. Staff on site not cooperative with the inspector. Assign a Person in charge at tall times. Retrain staff on proper protocols. | 590.004/4-3...
PASS
November 4, 2024
at 7:02 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Discontinue an...
FAIL
October 28, 2024
at 6:26 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths out on counters / Discontinue an...
PASS
August 2, 2024
at 2:44 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy food soils and smudges on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf):...
FAIL
July 26, 2024
at 4:01 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy food soils and smudges on the exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove | 590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf):...
PASS
March 12, 2024
at 6:53 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored next to cooked chicken and cooked pork. PIC removed and stored properly. Advised pic to store a divider to help ...
FAIL
March 5, 2024
at 4:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken and raw beef stored next to cooked chicken and cooked pork. PIC removed and stored properly. Advised pic to store a divider to help ...
PASS
October 30, 2023
at 5:38 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Loading dock garage door is not pest proof per recent IPM reports from Modern. Rear door does not close tightly. Seal with pest proof materials.
FAIL
September 19, 2023
at 2:02 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Person in charge could not state symptoms for exlusion from work or illness policy. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employee left work area and upon returining ...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 12, 2023
at 4:08 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Person in charge could not state symptoms for exlusion from work or illness policy. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employee left work area and upon returining ...
PASS
July 5, 2023
at 8:17 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): . Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2)...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 29, 2023
at 2:29 PM
19 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): . Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packag...
FAIL
June 27, 2023
at 2:07 PM
19 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): PIC could not demonstrate and lacked knowledge of testing low temperature dish machine for sanitizer concentration. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial con...
PASS
June 9, 2023
at 3:47 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-103.12-P - Conformance with Approved Procedures (P): Rice pH log appears to be dry logged. Log entry for 6/1/2023 shows 5:00pm pH had already been recorded (log read at 1:00pm 6/1/2023) / Discontinue and ensure that pH is recorded in li...
FAIL
June 1, 2023
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Website is missing consumer advisory for raw sushi. Provide. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 26, 2023
at 3:07 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Website is missing consumer advisory for raw sushi. Provide. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems ...
FAIL
May 24, 2023
at 6:20 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site could not properly demonstrate testing of sushi rice. Observed food worker logging a PH test reading for the same day without first testing rice. Retrain staff. | 590.003/3...
FAIL
May 22, 2023
at 5:10 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC on site could not properly demonstrate testing of sushi rice. Observed food worker logging a PH test reading for the same day without first testing rice. Retrain staff. | 590.003/3...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 9, 2023
at 6:17 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food worker washing hands in the three compartment sink. COS. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial c...
FAIL
January 31, 2023
at 3:10 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed food worker washing hands in the three compartment sink. COS. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 28, 2022
at 2:31 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no evidence of proper employee handwashing at the time of inspection. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food employee wash hands in three compartment sink. R...
FAIL
September 21, 2022
at 2:50 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no evidence of proper employee handwashing at the time of inspection. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food employee wash hands in three compartment sink. R...
PASS
April 15, 2022
at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Carryout window near sushi bar with visible dust and soils Front windows with visible soils. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Facilties are not be...
FAIL
April 8, 2022
at 3:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Carryout window near sushi bar with visible dust and soils Front windows with visible soils. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Facilties are not be...
PASS
April 4, 2022
at 4:24 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequenct between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): CFPM from unapproved...
FAIL
March 24, 2022
at 4:33 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequenct between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): CFPM from unapproved...
PASS
October 27, 2021
at 5:21 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw pork and beef stored above cut produce and vegatables - discontinue practices and store as discussed | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers I...
FAIL
October 20, 2021
at 5:16 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw pork and beef stored above cut produce and vegatables - discontinue practices and store as discussed | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers I...
PASS
August 4, 2021
at 3:05 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Five containers of toasted panko crumbs stored under dump sink at front counter. Do not store food under plumbing fixtures or sinks. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Re...
FAIL
July 28, 2021
at 5:22 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Five containers of toasted panko crumbs stored under dump sink at front counter. Do not store food under plumbing fixtures or sinks. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 3, 2021
at 4:28 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean all removeable shelving units inside the refrigerated walk-in units from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean exterior of all bulk food storage bins to remove soils - remove all...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 27, 2021
at 6:26 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cover all exposed foods in the freezer units to ensure quality and to reduce poptential contamination | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitati...
FAIL
May 21, 2021
at 7:45 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C): replace soiled aprons on a more frequent basis throughout the day | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cover all exposed foods in ...
FAIL
May 13, 2021
at 5:19 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-304.11-C - Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C): replace soiled aprons on a more frequent basis throughout the day | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cover all exposed foods in ...
PASS
October 15, 2020
at 7:53 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean and remove filters above the salamander | 590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Ensure each end cap has a drip tray | 590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation ...
FAIL
October 8, 2020
at 7:46 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen pork thawing out on top of a trash barrel. Discontinue practices | 13-2-304/402.1...
PASS
June 24, 2020
at 7:19 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Ceramic equipment glass and liquids stored directly on top of icei machine clean to remove | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods are elevat...
FAIL
June 17, 2020
at 6:35 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Ceramic equipment glass and liquids stored directly on top of icei machine clean to remove | 590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove spills dripping into the ice machine from syrups located on top of the ice ...
FAIL
June 9, 2020
at 7:02 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-202.16-P - Ice (P): Clean to remove spills dripping into the ice machine from syrups located on top of the ice machine ceontaminatwd ice was removed during inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Pack...
PASS
August 27, 2019
at 8:24 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Provide additional training of staff and develop a comprehensive illness policy. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Provide sanitizing solution for wiping cloths ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 19, 2019
at 4:52 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Provide additional training of staff and develop a comprehensive illness policy. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers not washing hands with proper frequency. | 590.002...
FAIL
August 14, 2019
at 2:11 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Provide additional training of staff and develop a comprehensive illness policy. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers not washing hands with proper frequency. | 590.002...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 3, 2018
at 4:17 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped garlic at cookline 70F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. PIC relocated to refrigerator @ 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored together with...
FAIL
June 26, 2018
at 3:36 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped garlic at cookline 70F. Maintain cold holding at 41F or below. PIC relocated to refrigerator @ 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored together with...
FAIL
October 19, 2017
at 7:16 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label where needed | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen pork thawing out on top of a trash barrel. Discontinue practices | 13-2-304/402.1...
PASS
March 7, 2017
at 1:06 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Thaw foods out as discussed - not out at room temperature under a prep table | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove powdered mixes stored above the open ice machine anf relocate as discussed Keep all ...