Shoyu Boston
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
27
Score
ShoYu Boston, located at 36 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, resulting in a score of 27. The inspection identified one critical violation, six major violations, and eleven minor violations. Past inspections for ShoYu Boston have also predominantly fallen into the high-risk category.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
27
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
45
Mar 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiled glue traps observed.Remove/replace
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard any unused equipment from the basement location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all cook line equipment/smokers/fryers to remove grease build up
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings-utility closet-Mens room
590.006/6-501.13-C
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the can of raid from under the service station handwash sink.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Remove medication container from the 3 bay prep location.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink.Provide proper prep sink with an air gap. (manager stating the 3 bay sink is used)
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent to remove dust buildup. Clean the interiors of multiple walkin units to remove soils(floors/walls/ceiling)
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There is a light out above the cook line.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of roach(glue boards) & mouse activity(droppings) observed.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with dripping grease.Clean to remove grease.
590.004/4-202.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the handwash sink not operating.Repair The cold water fixture at the cook line handsink is not operating.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is prep in the basement multiple exposed pipes were observed.Provide a proper ceiling over the prep locations. Photos were taken & will be discussed with an ISD supervisor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink is missing soap.Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: There are prepped items in the walkins that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up soils/grease
590.004/4-602.13-C
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink was observed obstructed by equipment.Remove equipment. Maintain handwash sink accessible for proper handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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