The Q
Latest: PASS
September 4, 2025
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