Yamato II
Latest: PASS
August 29, 2025
Address
545 BOYLSTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
89 inspections
48 failures
License
License #137896
Last inspected: August 29, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
August 29, 2025
at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat Pf violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): What appears to be several rat droppings on floors behind ba...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 22, 2025
at 3:08 PM
8 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat Pf violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Tilpia thawed in wrapper. COS. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/...
FAIL
August 15, 2025
at 2:49 PM
8 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat Pf & P violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Tilpia thawed in wrapper. COS. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-...
PASS
March 21, 2025
at 5:26 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Upon arrival no evidence of handwashing with food employees preparing food and both sushi handsinks appear dry ran water at handsinks for several minutes to obtain hot water above 100F. Retrain staff. ...
FAIL
March 18, 2025
at 2:42 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Upon arrival no evidence of handwashing with food employees preparing food and both sushi handsinks appear dry ran water at handsinks for several minutes to obtain hot water above 100F. Retrain staff. ...
PASS
December 23, 2024
at 4:32 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590....
FAIL
December 18, 2024
at 5:08 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. COS. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590....
PASS
November 13, 2024
at 4:39 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Missing ceiling tiles in mens room. Replace. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Hole around pipe in wall in closet behind hostess station Hole in booth seating betw...
FAIL
November 4, 2024
at 6:54 PM
7 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw sushi obse...
FAIL
October 28, 2024
at 3:29 PM
7 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw sushi obse...
FAIL
October 16, 2024
at 2:31 PM
6 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean and sanitize floors outside walkin freezer of what...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 9, 2024
at 4:40 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employee without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B)...
FAIL
October 7, 2024
at 3:20 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employee without hair restraint. Provide. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B)...
PASS
July 22, 2024
at 6:01 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw pork above raw fish in walkin. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holdin...
FAIL
July 12, 2024
at 4:22 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw pork above raw fish in walkin. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holdin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2024
at 4:20 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): No consumer advisory for raw foods on online menu. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Provide. | 590.005/5-202.13-P ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 1, 2024
at 3:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No consumer advisory for raw foods on online menu. http://yamato02116.com/menu.asp Provide. | 590.005/5-202.13-P ...
FAIL
January 24, 2024
at 7:05 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Manager could not state all symptoms of exlusion for proper employee health policy. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Mul...
FAIL
January 17, 2024
at 4:35 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Manager could not state all symptoms of exlusion for proper employee health policy. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Mul...
PASS
October 31, 2023
at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Establishment has scheduled an inspection/treatment with ECOLAB later this week. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Upon re-inspection Manager stating that the appt was rescheduled fo...
FAIL
October 24, 2023
at 5:47 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Establishment has scheduled an inspection/treatment with ECOLAB later this week. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Upon re-inspection Manager stating that the appt was rescheduled fo...
FAIL
October 17, 2023
at 4:24 PM
8 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior bottom of walk-in u...
FAIL
October 10, 2023
at 5:25 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior bottom of walk-in u...
PASS
June 5, 2023
at 3:19 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations including repeat violations were noted on the inspection report. Spoke with the manager at this time and he is scheduling a meeting with staff to review...
FAIL
May 26, 2023
at 4:36 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations including repeat violations were noted on the inspection report. Spoke with the manager at this time and he is scheduling a meeting with staff to review...
PASS
April 10, 2023
at 6:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage s...
FAIL
April 3, 2023
at 6:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Numerous areas throughout establishment with food soils and encrusted buildup- Areas include but not limited to Cabinets below sinks at sushi bar Floors along cabinets and under equipmet Storage s...
FAIL
January 30, 2023
at 4:58 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees drinking from open glasses in kitchen- Provide cups with lids/straws Corrected | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations ...
FAIL
January 20, 2023
at 6:02 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Employees drinking from open glasses in kitchen- Provide cups with lids/straws Corrected | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations ...
PASS
December 6, 2022
at 5:50 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Containers of ice cream in cooler are uncovered and not in use. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Te...
FAIL
November 28, 2022
at 5:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Containers of ice cream in cooler are uncovered and not in use. Cover to prevent potential contamination. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Te...
PASS
October 28, 2022
at 5:52 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods on sushi line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified w...
FAIL
October 21, 2022
at 4:48 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat foods on sushi line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 20, 2022
at 6:08 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Cardboard boxes with food items soiled - on selving near walk in | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Grease build up on hood - Hood company is schedul...
FAIL
May 6, 2022
at 3:52 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Cardboard boxes with food items soiled - on selving near walk in | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Grease build up on hood - Hood company is schedul...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 17, 2022
at 3:05 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no hand washing by employees until instructed by inspector and PIC | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations n...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 3, 2022
at 6:53 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no hand washing by employees until instructed by inspector and PIC | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations n...
FAIL
February 24, 2022
at 7:28 PM
20 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no hand washing by employees until instructed by inspector and PIC | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple Priority Priority Foundation and core violations n...
FAIL
February 10, 2022
at 7:41 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection Review procedures with all staff | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food storage containers...
FAIL
February 2, 2022
at 5:51 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection Review procedures with all staff | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food storage containers...
PASS
September 29, 2021
at 3:21 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employees are not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing tasks and gloves. COS. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide activ...
FAIL
September 22, 2021
at 3:41 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employees are not washing hands with the proper frequency between changing tasks and gloves. COS. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide activ...
PASS
September 2, 2021
at 5:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top units on the cooking line are elevated; raw salmon 48F raw chicken 45F crab rangoon 45F cooked chicken ...
FAIL
August 26, 2021
at 4:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The items on the top of the flip top units on the cooking line are elevated; raw salmon 48F raw chicken 45F crab rangoon 45F cooked chicken ...
PASS
March 26, 2021
at 6:32 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.12-C - Toilets and Urinals (C): Two bathrooms out of use due to leak in ceiling from leaking floor drain in parking garage above. Handicap restroom still accessible for customer use. Make all necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-501.11-C -...
FAIL
February 24, 2021
at 5:00 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed sushi worker handle raw fish and touch multiple surfaces with contaminated gloves and not change gloves and wash hands between changing tasks. COS. Retraint staff. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and...
FAIL
February 17, 2021
at 4:08 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed sushi worker handle raw fish and touch multiple surfaces with contaminated gloves and not change gloves and wash hands between changing tasks. COS. Retraint staff. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 16, 2020
at 1:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 17, 2020
at 6:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Walls off dining area behind tarped off section with exposed inner wall surfaces. Repair with durable and cleanable materials. Area was recently damaged by a leak. Building is in pr...
FAIL
August 20, 2020
at 2:42 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Cooked chicken stored next to raw beef in walkin cooler. COS. ...