Umami Crudo

May 13, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters & attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed missing air gap . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled In process (5.13.26) Compliance inspection was based on 24 Hours Next Day Notice
code 590.005/5-204.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: 3 bay sink faucet observed missing attachments. Repair (5.13.26) Plumber scheduled to visit the site on 5.14.26 . PIC showed text messagem exchange between plumber & owner to inspector
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker observed expired 12.19.25 Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company ( 5.13.26) Scheduled for 5.15.26
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Reheating for Hot Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: White rice 54F stored in the rice cooker for reheating. Per PIC the rice was in the rice cooker for 20minutes prior to the inspection process. PIC voluntarily discard the white rice. (corrected on site) Discussed proper reheating procedure with PIC. CFPM to retrain staff on reheating procedures (where how and final temperature)
code 590.003/3-403.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: Sanitizer hold bucket observed at 00ppm. Set up according to law. (cos)
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
System Maintained in Good Repair (P)critical

Inspector note: 3 bay sink faucet observed missing attachments. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed missing air gap . PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If air gap is installed prior to compliance inspection a permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of anyPlumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: PIC could not find their HACCP plan to test the rice. PIC to provide sushi lab to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** Discontinue making sushi until employees have been properly trained on how to follow it to ensure the safety of the rice.
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide V & D procedure and kit. Provide Procedure will be provide via email to the operator
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Assignment (Pf)

Inspector note: Establishment must designate a knowledgeable Certified Food Protection Manager PIC and be present to oversee day to day operations to ensure the food establishment is operating in compliance with the food code at all hours of operation. Notes:At the time of inspection staff on duty unable to demonstrate any managerial controls due to lack of knowledge. CFPM to train staff on food safety PIC to post current ServSafe Certificate
code 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide shell stock tags. Discussed with PIC the importance of maitaining shell stock tags.
code 590.003/3-203.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prep foods in refrigeration unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date to all prep foods prior to storing.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Variance Requirement (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed dry aging fish in dry aging beef unit. Discontinue and contact ISD Health at 1010 Mass Ave to provide detailed explanation on the specialized process for review. Approval must be granted prior to continuing specialized process Facility unable to provide information on ginger pickling. Discontinue until information is available for review
code 590.003/3-502.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer for the high temp diswasher . Provide
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide sanitizer for the low temp bar dishwasher. Discontinue using bar diswasher until detergent is available High temp dishwasher on site in the lower level
code 590.004/4-303.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Interior ice machine observed soiled interior of cold unit observed soiled from visible food spills interior of 3 bay sink observed soiled with grease bulid up and excess food. Clean & sanitize to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Food prep area handsink observed blocked by 2 mop buckets. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to encourage handwashing. PIC to monitor hand washing .
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Sushi area handsink & warewashing handsink observed without handwashing soap. Provide (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Several handsink on site observed without paper towels. Provide to encourage handwashing at all times. (some cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide buffer solution to test the rice or any logs showing that the plan HACCP plan is being followed. CFPM to retrain all staff before resuming the accidification of rice
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Squeeze bottles condiment containers at the cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Mop sink opened inside the kitchen observed missing door. Install door to prevent contamination
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Cutting board observed heavily stained. Clean to remove/ Resurface
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Multiple handwashing sink on site observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide PIC to label food prep sink and 3 bay sink
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate Post current ServSafe Certificate Post current Site Cleanliness Certificate
code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 12, 2026: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 23 previous findings did not recur.

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