Typhoon Restaurant
Latest: PASS
September 17, 2025
Address
725 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
96 inspections
44 failures
License
License #21524
Last inspected: September 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
September 17, 2025
at 6:03 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at bar where equipment is stored with visible soils. Clean to remove. Clean floors under around & behind bar equipment. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability...
FAIL
September 3, 2025
at 3:57 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at bar where equipment is stored with visible soils. Clean to remove. Clean floors under around & behind bar equipment. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability...
PASS
May 9, 2025
at 7:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Gnaw marks on door frame leading to kitchen. Treat & seal with pest proof materials. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Maintain front door closed or provide screen.
FAIL
April 22, 2025
at 4:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all foods in reach in freezer. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all foods in reach in freezer....
PASS
April 16, 2025
at 1:43 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): No mop sink on premises. Install. | 590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): Food prep sink with no air gap in drain. Install. Ensure proper permits are pulled with ISD Plumbing division and provide proo...
FAIL
April 15, 2025
at 1:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all foods in reach in freezer. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floors behind cookline with soils. Floors under and around bar equipmen...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2024
at 7:15 PM
0 violations
FAIL
October 8, 2024
at 3:49 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current. Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection...
FAIL
October 1, 2024
at 8:16 PM
10 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current. Food Allergen Awareness Training. (a) Such food establishments shall have on staff a certified food protection...
PASS
November 17, 2023
at 12:10 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired on 10.29.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC calling for appt & will forward appt c...
FAIL
November 2, 2023
at 9:50 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker observed expired on 10.29.23.Provide a proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC calling for appt & will forward appt c...
PASS
September 14, 2023
at 12:33 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certified food managers certificate posted.Provide current certificate from a full time employee Food handler certificate posted.
FAIL
September 1, 2023
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No certified food managers certificate posted.Provide current certificate from a full time employee Food handler certificate posted.
PASS
October 31, 2022
at 1:30 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Letter of guarantee & Sushi rice lab report observed expired. Provide current documents.
FAIL
October 25, 2022
at 11:45 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-103.12-PF - Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf): Letter of guarantee & Sushi rice lab report observed expired. Provide current documents.
PASS
October 29, 2021
at 2:26 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp bar machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures ins...
FAIL
October 19, 2021
at 11:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.114-PF - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf): Low temp bar machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures ins...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 25, 2020
at 7:01 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301-11 2020 Health permit not paid.Provide proper payment to the Health division 1010 Mass ave 4th floor Closure notice issued | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Fil...
FAIL
February 12, 2020
at 7:11 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301-11 2020 Health permit not paid.Provide proper payment to the Health division 1010 Mass ave 4th floor Closure notice issued | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Fil...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2019
at 5:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior/exterior of the 2 door sliding glass door refrigeration unit to remove soils. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean ceiling vent above sushi ...
PASS
August 15, 2019
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exteriors of the 2 door upright unit to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 3 bay sink faucet is leaking.Repair | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Wall...
FAIL
August 7, 2019
at 5:44 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exteriors of the 2 door upright unit to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): 3 bay sink faucet is leaking.Repair | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Wall...
PASS
February 20, 2019
at 8:09 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Mouse droppings observed in front of upright single door freezer & along adjoining wall.Clean to remove.PIC to monitor location and notify pest control company. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Du...
FAIL
February 12, 2019
at 6:55 PM
3 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Mouse droppings observed in front of upright single door freezer & along adjoining wall.Clean to remove.PIC to monitor location and notify pest control company. | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Du...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2018
at 7:15 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of upright freezer to remove ice build up Clean interior of sliding glass door upright unit to remove soils
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 7, 2018
at 5:50 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Toilet tank is cracked.Repair. Rest room is out of order. Remaining rest room has been designated a unisex rest room. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Some areas of the dining room floo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 30, 2018
at 4:43 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap surface observed worn.Resurface | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of 3 door unit observed with excess water build up.Clean to remove.maintain clean & dry Remove cardb...
PASS
December 19, 2017
at 1:08 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 31, 2016
at 4:58 PM
11 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No hand washing performed by food handlers/ware washing staff/employees Establishment was not operating at the time of inspection - Employees were arriving approx. 11:30 AM PIC stated not f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 24, 2016
at 3:16 PM
16 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink - Sushi bar | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No hand washing performed by food handlers/ware washing staff/employees Establishment was not opera...
FAIL
October 21, 2016
at 5:24 PM
15 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Paper towel dispenser over food prep sink - Sushi bar | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: No hand washing performed by food handlers/ware washing staff/employees Hand sink cold water was turn...
PASS
August 26, 2016
at 4:17 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Small home style fryer and individual propane gas burners being used in the main kitchen area. Discontinue using unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston. Propane burners were removed at the time ...
FAIL
August 18, 2016
at 3:53 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Small home style fryer and individual propane gas burners being used in the main kitchen area. Discontinue using unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston. Propane burners were removed at the time ...
PASS
May 6, 2016
at 3:39 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Light inside of the walk-in cooler out. Replace. Plastic container observed being used to dispense out o...
FAIL
April 29, 2016
at 5:58 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Light inside of the walk-in cooler out. Replace. Plastic container observed being used to dispense out o...
PASS
January 14, 2016
at 12:44 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood filters observed with large buildup of grease and dust.Maintain clean | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired.Provide up to date hood sticker.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 7, 2016
at 7:21 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood filters observed with large buildup of grease and dust.Maintain clean | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood sticker expired.Provide up to date hood sticker.
FAIL
January 4, 2016
at 4:22 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed multiple rodents droppings throughout kitchen and storage area.PIC states that he does not have a licensed pest control company come in regularly.Provide a detailed up to date IPM report from...
FAIL
December 31, 2015
at 5:12 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Observed multiple rodents droppings throughout kitchen and storage area.PIC states that he does not have a licensed pest control company come in regularly.Provide a detailed up to date IPM report from...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 9, 2015
at 7:53 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The Freezer used to store deserts at the lower level with layers of ice. Remove and clean properly. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Floor at the sushi bar missing/broken tiles. ...
PASS
August 11, 2015
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2015
at 3:52 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish being thawed in the prep sink in room temperatures. Thaw properly . | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic cups used to dispense the bulk food items. Use handled utensils only. | 21-3-3...
FAIL
July 28, 2015
at 5:34 PM
7 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish being thawed in the prep sink in room temperatures. Thaw properly . | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic cups used to dispense the bulk food items. Use handled utensils only. | 21-3-3...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 18, 2015
at 3:28 PM
8 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low Temp Dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to maintain between 50-100ppm. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Three door refrigerator unit at the cooking line missi...
FAIL
March 11, 2015
at 4:13 PM
8 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low Temp Dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to maintain between 50-100ppm. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Three door refrigerator unit at the cooking line missi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 29, 2014
at 4:58 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Top of coffin freezer heavily damaged and covered in duct tape- Repair or replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1)Rice stored overnight in cooker with food soils- Clean with proper frequency
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2014
at 4:42 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1)Barrier at handwash sink damaged and loose- Make proper repairs 2) Top of coffin freezer heavily damaged and covered in duct tape- Repair or replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspi...
FAIL
December 12, 2014
at 4:46 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1)Sliding doors to sushi case cracked and repaired with tape- Repair to smooth durable and cleanable. Barrier at handwash sink damaged and loose- Make proper repairs 2) Top of coffin freezer heavily damage...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2014
at 7:10 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic bowls being used to scoop dried rice. Discontinue and provide a proper handled scoop. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Area behind handsink damaged. Repair | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Cont...
FAIL
March 20, 2014
at 4:01 PM
9 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Plastic bowls being used to scoop dried rice. Discontinue and provide a proper handled scoop. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Area behind handsink damaged. Repair | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Cont...