Inspection record
Avana Sushi
58 Franklin St · Boston, MA 02110
4inspections since May 2026
30violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 23, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Noted HACCP records not maintained daily for recording PH.Maintain daily and provide training
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted handwashing sink near the dish area blocked with plastic covers.Discontinue and retrain staff
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink not enclosed.Provide to prevent contamination
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted grease build up under the frylator and on the wall around it.Clean Noted mold on the dish area sink and the 3 bay sink.Clean
Oct 16, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Noted handwashing sink near the dish area blocked with plastic covers.Discontinue and retrain staff
**Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Noted HACCP records not maintained daily for recording PH.Maintain daily and provide training
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Mop sink not enclosed.Provide to prevent contamination
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted grease build up under the frylator and on the wall around it.Clean Noted mold on the dish area sink and the 3 bay sink.Clean
Aug 27, 2026HE_Pass11 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Bottom of refrigeration unit obsevred with soils. Under fryer and sides of fryer are soiled with grease build up. Under ice machine and refrigeration has soils. Clean to remove.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Food items in coffin freezers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Detergent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. This was corrected on site. Ensure detergent is avalable at all hours.
*Receptacles (C)
Grease container observed with grease build up on the exterior. Clean to remove.
**Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
PH logs for the past week have been recorded incorrectly. Previous weeks have been recorded correctly. Sushi rice tested during inspection OK at 3.9ph. Ensure proper compliance of HACCP records.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Plastic containers observed stored in bulk rice bins. Discontinue.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Tempura shrimp observed in ambient air at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of hot foods at 135F or above.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door observed open during inspection. Corrected. Ensure doors are closed to prevent potential pests.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment and update sticker.
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw fish observed stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
Aug 20, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw fish observed stored over ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Plastic containers observed stored in bulk rice bins. Discontinue.
*Receptacles (C)
Grease container observed with grease build up on the exterior. Clean to remove.
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Tempura shrimp observed in ambient air at 80F. Discarded. Ensure proper hot holding of hot foods at 135F or above.
**Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
PH logs for the past week have been recorded incorrectly. Previous weeks have been recorded correctly. Sushi rice tested during inspection OK at 3.9ph. Ensure proper compliance of HACCP records.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Food items in coffin freezers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
**Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
Detergent on high temperature dish machine observed empty. This was corrected on site. Ensure detergent is avalable at all hours.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Bottom of refrigeration unit obsevred with soils. Under fryer and sides of fryer are soiled with grease build up. Under ice machine and refrigeration has soils. Clean to remove.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door observed open during inspection. Corrected. Ensure doors are closed to prevent potential pests.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment and update sticker.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology