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Shoyu Boston

April 9, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings2
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: There is no prep sink.Provide proper prep sink with an air gap. (manager stating the 3 bay sink is used)
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)critical

Inspector note: Remove medication container from the 3 bay prep location.
code 590.007/7-207.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: 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.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: The handwash sink was observed obstructed by equipment.Remove equipment. Maintain handwash sink accessible for proper handwashing.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: The handwash sink is missing soap.Provide
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: There was evidence of roach(glue boards) & mouse activity(droppings) observed.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Conditions of Use (Pf)

Inspector note: Remove the can of raid from under the service station handwash sink.
code 590.007/7-202.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters observed with dripping grease.Clean to remove grease.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up soils/grease
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Hot water fixture at the handwash sink not operating.Repair The cold water fixture at the cook line handsink is not operating.Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the ceiling vent to remove dust buildup. Clean the interiors of multiple walkin units to remove soils(floors/walls/ceiling)
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Intensity-Lighting (C)

Inspector note: There is a light out above the cook line.Replace bulb
code 590.006/6-303.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Multiple soiled glue traps observed.Remove/replace
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Remove/discard any unused equipment from the basement location.
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floors under/around all cook line equipment/smokers/fryers to remove grease build up • Clean the interior floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings-utility closet-Mens room
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on April 1, 2026: 2 findings recurred. 15 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.