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Latest: PASS September 4, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Leather District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Chinatown (Orange Line)

Address
640 WASHINGTON ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
72 inspections
26 failures
License
License #37338
Last inspected: September 4, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS September 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Dishwasher valve observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
FAIL August 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in refrigeration unit. Cover to prevent potential contaminants. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice sc...
FAIL August 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Uncovered items in refrigeration unit. Cover to prevent potential contaminants. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice sc...
PASS April 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee at sushi bar observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish product stored above ...
FAIL March 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee at sushi bar observed without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish product stored above ...
PASS December 10, 2024 at 5:46 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Stock observed cooling in large pot at 74F. Cooked squid observed stored in plastic portion bags. Stock moved to smaller containers to cool quicker. Squid removed and spread out on sheet tray to co...
FAIL December 3, 2024 at 5:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Stock observed cooling in large pot at 74F. Cooked squid observed stored in plastic portion bags. Stock moved to smaller containers to cool quicker. Squid removed and spread out on sheet tray to co...
PASS August 8, 2024 at 3:14 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-201.13-C - When a HACCP Plan is Required (C): Sushi rice PH test has not been completed yet. Spoke to owner via phone. Rice has been submitted to lab and are awaiting results.
FAIL August 7, 2024 at 3:26 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish stored above ready to eat product in sushi area. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Fo...
FAIL July 30, 2024 at 4:20 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish stored above ready to eat product in sushi area. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Fo...
PASS March 12, 2024 at 6:06 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current food certified manager certificate is expired. Renew. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish above ready ...
FAIL March 5, 2024 at 5:03 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current food certified manager certificate is expired. Renew. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw fish above ready ...
PASS November 14, 2023 at 5:38 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 29, 2023 at 6:39 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.18-C - Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C): Soils around service station hand sink. Corrected on site
PASS February 3, 2023 at 4:39 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Underco...
FAIL January 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Underco...
PASS December 15, 2022 at 7:04 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 11, 2022 at 6:48 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clam tag not stored with clams. Keep tag with current batch of clams until sold then hold tag for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packagi...
FAIL August 4, 2022 at 4:46 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clam tag not stored with clams. Keep tag with current batch of clams until sold then hold tag for 90 days. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packagi...
PASS March 30, 2022 at 4:27 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old box from raw chicken used for storage i...
FAIL March 23, 2022 at 4:49 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old box from raw chicken used for storage i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 4, 2021 at 3:42 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection staff behind the sushi counter was unable to perform the testing of the rice. Address and ensure staff have been properly trained on how to test and log t...
FAIL October 26, 2021 at 3:29 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection staff behind the sushi counter was unable to perform the testing of the rice. Address and ensure staff have been properly trained on how to test and log t...
PASS May 21, 2021 at 6:36 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Box of fresh corn ob...
FAIL May 12, 2021 at 5:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Box of fresh corn ob...
PASS February 22, 2021 at 7:00 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Sealed bags of raw meat observed b...
FAIL February 11, 2021 at 4:39 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Sealed bags of raw meat observed b...
PASS November 25, 2020 at 4:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Packages of raw meat observed being stored...
FAIL November 18, 2020 at 6:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Packages of raw meat observed being stored...
PASS July 30, 2020 at 4:55 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large side of beef observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Co...
FAIL July 17, 2020 at 5:43 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Large side of beef observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Co...
PASS February 28, 2020 at 5:06 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Whole eggs sitting on counter @ 55f ensure cold hold of 45f or below for whole shelled eggs | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food...
FAIL February 20, 2020 at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Whole eggs sitting on counter @ 55f ensure cold hold of 45f or below for whole shelled eggs | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food...
PASS December 12, 2019 at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS August 1, 2019 at 5:49 PM
0 violations
PASS April 16, 2019 at 7:27 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shrimp tempura @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of of 135f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Packaged cooked beef & veggies sitting on counter in back area @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-...
FAIL April 5, 2019 at 12:55 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Shrimp tempura @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of of 135f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Packaged cooked beef & veggies sitting on counter in back area @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-...
PASS December 6, 2018 at 11:36 AM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Foods sitting out exposed to toxic smoke from fire in establishment overnight dispose of all unsafe foods | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease build up on sides of fryers and piping clea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 5, 2018 at 8:23 PM
4 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Foods sitting out exposed to toxic smoke from fire in establishment overnight dispose of all unsafe foods | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease build up on sides of fryers and piping clea...
PASS September 7, 2018 at 12:52 PM
0 violations
PASS July 16, 2018 at 12:58 PM
0 violations
PASS February 8, 2018 at 1:26 PM
0 violations
PASS December 1, 2017 at 2:07 PM
0 violations
PASS August 16, 2017 at 5:27 PM
0 violations
PASS June 1, 2017 at 3:31 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice spatula's stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: CO2 bottles not chained at soda station supply | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: employees at sus...
FAIL May 18, 2017 at 3:55 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice spatula's stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: CO2 bottles not chained at soda station supply | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: employees at sus...
PASS January 5, 2017 at 6:03 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: shelves above stove with old and soiled tin foil remove and replace daily | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer with old soils clean and sanitize daily | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
FAIL December 19, 2016 at 4:37 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: shelves above stove with old and soiled tin foil remove and replace daily | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer with old soils clean and sanitize daily | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact S...
PASS August 19, 2016 at 4:23 PM
0 violations
PASS March 4, 2016 at 7:24 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department