Inspection record
Haju Kitchen
175 Massachusetts Av · Boston, MA 02115
3inspections since May 2026
31violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 24, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Build up of soils on floor under and behind all equipment Build up of soils on walls ceilings and attachments
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary items and clutter throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing and basement including steps
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth durable easily cleanable
Aug 6, 2026HE_Hearing14 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Using single use and bowls without handles to scoop condiments
***Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sanitizer in 3 bay sink above 400 PPM
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Spray bottles and dish soap dispenser not labeled Labels on chemical dispensers on walls are not label and/or mislabel
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth durable easily cleanable
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Build up of soils on floor under and behind all equipment Build up of soils on walls ceilings and attachments
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
AC draining into hand sink at wait station
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Food bowls plates pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up of soils on food containers throughout basement storage
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers not labeled - Prep/kitchen/storage
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
At 3 bay sink there are chemical lines that are not longer in use attached to wall and hoses are in the actual sinks - Remove Raise all food boxes etc 6" above the floor
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/ in the kitchen properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary items and clutter throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing and basement including steps
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor under and behind all equipment - Wait station kitchen/ware washing and basement throughout Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple hand sinks do not employee hand wash signs posted
Jul 30, 2026HE_Fail14 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of Rodent dropping on the floor under and behind all equipment - Wait station kitchen/ware washing and basement throughout Provide full extermination and IPM report prior to reinspection
***Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Sanitizer in 3 bay sink above 400 PPM
**Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Spray bottles and dish soap dispenser not labeled Labels on chemical dispensers on walls are not label and/or mislabel
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling tiles in wait station basement kitchen/prep/ware washing are loose Ceiling tiles in kitchen are not smooth durable easily cleanable Floor throughout basement not smooth durable easily cleanable in food storage areas Chipped paint on walk in door Expanding foam around pipes not smooth durable and easily cleanable
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unnecessary items and clutter throughout kitchen/prep/ware washing and basement
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Multiple hand sinks do not employee hand wash signs posted
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Build up of soils on floor under and behind all equipment Build up of soils on walls ceilings and attachments
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
AC draining into hand sink at wait station Ice machine in prep area draining into hand sink the handsink in the back was blocked with equipment. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible where the employee could wash their hands)
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Food bowls plates pans etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep/storage areas
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up of soils on food containers throughout basement storage
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers not labeled - Prep/kitchen/storage
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
At 3 bay sink there are chemical lines that are not longer in use attached to wall and hoses are in the actual sinks - Remove Raise all food boxes etc 6" above the floor
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/ in the kitchen properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Using single use and bowls without handles to scoop condiments
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