Inspection record
Hojoko
1271 Boylston St · Boston, MA 02215
4inspections since May 2026
6violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 30, 2026HE_Fail3 violations
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold- like substance
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Replace
**Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Low temp dishmachine behind the bar W- 108 R- blank- Tested the machine and no sanitizer Low temp dishmachine at the wait station - W- 96- R- 50. Tested the machine and no sanitizer. Contact licensed company to repair machines. Discontinue using machines until repaired. Use the high temp dish machine in basement.
May 28, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Controlling Pests (C)
No evidence at today's inspection. PIC provided the last 2 pest reports 5/21 and 5/22. Activity is noted on reports. The PIC walked around with the exterminator and found the root of the problem. They are taking steps to remedy the isssue. Continue with the exterminor and closely monitor and clean any droppings. Please send over pest reports after every inspection. The reports must confirm that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Provide door sweep to front door to ensure no daylight come through the middle of the door.
May 22, 2026HE_Fail1 violation
*Controlling Pests (C)
No evidence at today's inspection. PIC provided the last 2 pest reports 5/21 and 5/22. Activity is noted on reports. The PIC walked around with the exterminator and found the root of the problem. They are taking steps to remedy the isssue. Continue with the exterminor and closely monitor and clean any droppings. Please send over pest reports after every inspection. The reports must confirm that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. Provide door sweep to front door to ensure no daylight come through the middle of the door.
May 5, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Outdoor Storage Surface (C)
Observed grease on the outside grease container. Clean to remove grease on container and on the ground. Observed oily/water substance around the ground drain near the storage container. Ensure staff is not dumping grease or mop water down the drain. Observed no lid on the dumpster and a full recycle bin. Provide lid for the dumpster and ensure that it is closed. Break down boxes in the recyle bin and ensure that the lid is closed.
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