Umai Japanese Restaurant
Latest: PASS
October 14, 2025
Address
224 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
82 inspections
38 failures
License
License #76007
Last inspected: October 14, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 14, 2025
at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 18, 2025
at 2:33 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
FAIL
July 8, 2025
at 6:12 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
PASS
February 26, 2025
at 7:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 25, 2024
at 7:13 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 22, 2024
at 12:20 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired this month. Cleaning 7/17
FAIL
July 5, 2024
at 6:22 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Most current pest report from March 2024. Provide current pest reports. Clean storage area and remove old boxes to eliminate harborage. Mouse droppings under shelves in back storage. Clean and monitor...
FAIL
June 27, 2024
at 6:24 PM
4 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Most current pest report from March 2024. Provide current pest reports. Clean storage area and remove old boxes to eliminate harborage. Mouse droppings under shelves in back storage. Clean and monitor...
PASS
March 19, 2024
at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs in refrigerator stored over produce. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. Corrected on...
FAIL
March 12, 2024
at 6:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs in refrigerator stored over produce. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods to prevent contamination. Corrected on...
PASS
November 20, 2023
at 1:38 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken and eggs stored above produce in refrigeration Reviewed and store foods properly | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage...
FAIL
November 13, 2023
at 5:06 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw chicken and eggs stored above produce in refrigeration Reviewed and store foods properly | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage...
PASS
August 18, 2023
at 4:26 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment and the wall- Corrected on site Bowls used as scoop in bulk food- Provide scoop with handle | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Produc...
FAIL
August 8, 2023
at 4:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment and the wall- Corrected on site Bowls used as scoop in bulk food- Provide scoop with handle | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Produc...
PASS
March 22, 2023
at 3:49 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Multiple repeated priority violations PIC must review violations with staff and ensure staff is following Food Code regulations | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Betw...
FAIL
March 15, 2023
at 6:48 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Multiple repeated priority violations PIC must review violations with staff and ensure staff is following Food Code regulations | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Betw...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 14, 2022
at 4:06 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at the establishment must properly monitor HACCP procedures | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at sushi counter- ...
FAIL
December 6, 2022
at 5:01 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at the establishment must properly monitor HACCP procedures | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at sushi counter- ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 25, 2022
at 4:27 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Numerous products including cut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 21, 2022
at 4:16 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Numerous products including cut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 18, 2022
at 4:46 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash handsat blocked handsinks/ sinks with no paper towels- Corrected | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontin...
FAIL
June 30, 2022
at 1:48 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees unable to properly wash handsat blocked handsinks/ sinks with no paper towels- Corrected | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water- Discontin...
FAIL
March 4, 2022
at 5:44 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at the establishment must ensure that the HACCP is properly maintained and updated PIC must ensure that PH of sushi rice is tested daily and logged | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Stor...
FAIL
February 22, 2022
at 5:16 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at the establishment must ensure that the HACCP is properly maintained and updated PIC must ensure that PH of sushi rice is tested daily and logged | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Stor...
PASS
December 23, 2021
at 3:34 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violatons cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed food employee hand...
FAIL
December 17, 2021
at 6:18 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violatons cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed food employee hand...
PASS
September 4, 2021
at 2:33 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violation outstanding. provide active managerial control. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Flies observed in business. Provide updated IPM pest control report....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 30, 2021
at 6:15 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing tasks and gloves and after handling raw foods. COS/R | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority vio...
FAIL
August 25, 2021
at 6:18 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing tasks and gloves and after handling raw foods. COS/R | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple rep...
PASS
April 8, 2021
at 3:13 PM
25 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC does not have knowledge of illness policy. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employee observed not to be washing hands properly without using soap. Retrain staff. | 590...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2021
at 4:17 PM
25 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC does not have knowledge of illness policy. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Employee observed not to be washing hands properly without using soap. Retrain staff. | 590...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 31, 2020
at 6:05 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure HACCP is maintained on site at all times | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut vegetables stored...
FAIL
December 14, 2020
at 4:44 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure HACCP is maintained on site at all times | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut vegetables stored...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 6, 2020
at 6:42 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers observed to not be washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit clean...
FAIL
March 4, 2020
at 5:04 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers observed to not be washing hands with the proper frequency between changing gloves and tasks. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No vomit clean...
PASS
December 24, 2019
at 4:38 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of employees washing hands prior to food prep- Sink dry to sight in back prep no paper towels at sushi bar sink | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees with n...
FAIL
December 18, 2019
at 4:38 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of employees washing hands prior to food prep- Sink dry to sight in back prep no paper towels at sushi bar sink | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed employees with n...
PASS
September 16, 2019
at 6:03 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for mechanical warewashing. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf):...
FAIL
September 5, 2019
at 3:59 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for mechanical warewashing. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf):...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 15, 2019
at 3:56 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all raw chicken under refrigeration not in unplugged rice cooker | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 door reach in/properly store all raw eggs | 13-2-30...
FAIL
May 8, 2019
at 3:25 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: properly defrost all raw chicken under refrigeration not in unplugged rice cooker | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1 door reach in/properly store all raw eggs | 13-2-30...
PASS
November 13, 2018
at 7:41 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeexze bottles with no labels- Provide | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No thermometer available at time of inspection- Provide | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregatio...
FAIL
November 5, 2018
at 7:58 PM
8 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeexze bottles with no labels- Provide | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No thermometer available at time of inspection- Provide | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregatio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2018
at 12:30 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salmon 45 F | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with ready to eat foods in refrigeration unit on cooki...
FAIL
April 26, 2018
at 2:54 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salmon 45 F | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with ready to eat foods in refrigeration unit on cooki...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 2, 2017
at 3:48 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried shrimp at sushi area ar 92F on counter for a undertermined amount of time. Must be maintained at 140F or abov...
FAIL
October 26, 2017
at 6:04 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Numerous bottles of products with no lables- Provide | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried shrimp at sushi area ar 92F on counter for a undertermined amount of time. Must be maintained at 140F or abov...
PASS
August 4, 2017
at 7:21 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers and squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eel on counter at 61F Cut avocado 60F- Products must be stored under refrigeration...
FAIL
July 26, 2017
at 6:09 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple bulk food containers and squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked eel on counter at 61F Cut avocado 60F- Products must be stored under refrigeration...
PASS
April 7, 2017
at 3:11 PM
7 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water- Discontinue | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Woden stand used to hold rice cooker heavily worn- Refinish | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishwasher rins...