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Inspection record

Ichiban Yakitori Sushi House

14 Westland Av · Boston, MA 02115

5inspections since May 2026
55violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Oct 28, 2026HE_Pass6 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Portion of ceiling is open with exposed studs above reach in coolers in basement. Seal with cleanable materials.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label bags of foods and frozen fish in basement coffin freezer.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mice droppings in basement next to reach in freezer on floor near ice machine. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
*Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inside ice machine with visible soils. Clean to remove.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
*Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Condensate drain from walk in cooler leads to a standing bucket of water. Properly plumb.
Oct 21, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
*Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Inside ice machine with visible soils. Clean to remove.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mice droppings in basement next to reach in freezer on floor near ice machine. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated Integrated Pest Management pest control report upon re-inspection. The pest control report must be post dated after today’s inspection.Have your pest control operator perform a service prior to the re inspection and as many visits as necessary to provide a clean IPM pest control report with no captures no evidence of pest activity any structural voids and issues have been resolved and that sanitation is at an acceptable level. Increase the frequency of pest control visits until the situation is brought under control. Literature explaining IPM has been provided to the PIC by email.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Portion of ceiling is open with exposed studs above reach in coolers in basement. Seal with cleanable materials.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Label bags of foods and frozen fish in basement coffin freezer.
*Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
Condensate drain from walk in cooler leads to a standing bucket of water. Properly plumb.
Jun 29, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy build up of soils on shelving in kitchen/sushi prep/storage/bar area/wait station Heavy build up on wire shelving used as a drain board Heavy bulld up of soils on interior exterior handles doors sides tops of all refrigeration/freezer units Kitichen/sushi prep/basement storage
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Large amount of rodent dropping under and behind all equipment shelving etc Prior to reinspection a full extermination must take place and an IPM report must be provided INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Also known as IPM What Is Integrated Pest Management? IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspection of premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriate treatment • Action plan for correction including follow up An IPM reporting system will ensure better communication between you and your pest control company. I reviewed the exterminators report from 6-10-2026 and it does not reflect my findings at today's inspection The owner/operator will contact extermination company
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling in basement above food storage not enclosed - Where there is food stored there must be a ceiling that is smooth durable non absorbant easily cleanable and not openings Tape on carpeting throughout seating area
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Clutter and unorganizion in basement/food prep/sushi bar/basement/chemical closet
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Black build up on interior of ice machine - Basement
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy build up of soils/grease/debris under and behind cooking equipment throughout kitchen/ware washing Heavy build up of soils/debris under and behind all equipment kitchen/sushi prep/basement storage/chemical room Heavy build up of soils/food splashings in walls throughout behind equipment shelving dishwasher sushi bar basement storage Heavy build up of soils/dust on ceiling kitchen/prep/ware washing Dust build up on bathroom ceiling light/vents Heavy build up of grease on ceiling vent above cooking equipment
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment - Cooking line
Jun 22, 2026HE_Hearing18 violations
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers are not labled with common name - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar/basement storage
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Open foods throughout out are not in covered food containers - Kitchen/sushi bar/basement storage
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
The is evidence that the establishment is not being cleaned before leaving at night and prior to opening (see violations) Evidence that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations taking immedicate corrective action and maintaining establishment in compliance with the food code per code
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing. When instructed the employees are not lathering for 20 seconds and using a barrier to turn off faucet Hand washing information provided in english and chinese
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Large amount of rodent dropping under and behind all equipment shelving etc Prior to reinspection a full extermination must take place and an IPM report must be provided INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Also known as IPM What Is Integrated Pest Management? IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspection of premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriate treatment • Action plan for correction including follow up An IPM reporting system will ensure better communication between you and your pest control company. I reviewed the exterminators report from 6-10-2026 and it does not reflect my findings at today's inspection The owner/operator will contact extermination company
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No signage at hand sink in bathroom reminding employees to wash hands I provided signage via email during inspection
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Ceiling in basement above food storage not enclosed - Where there is food stored there must be a ceiling that is smooth durable non absorbant easily cleanable and not openings Tape on carpeting throughout seating area
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Clutter and unorganizion in basement/food prep/sushi bar/basement/chemical closet
*Shells Use Limitations (C)
Reusing shells - Stored behind hand sink in sushi bar
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn cutting board at sushi bar
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloth buckets stored in direct contact with floor. Wiping cloth buckets ares not seperated for Raw Animal Product Ready to eat foods and non food contact surfaces - Kitchen/sushi prep
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy build up of soils/grease/debris under and behind cooking equipment throughout kitchen/ware washing Heavy build up of soils/debris under and behind all equipment kitchen/sushi prep/basement storage/chemical room Heavy build up of soils/food splashings in walls throughout behind equipment shelving dishwasher sushi bar basement storage Heavy build up of soils/dust on ceiling kitchen/prep/ware washing Dust build up on bathroom ceiling light/vents Heavy build up of grease on ceiling vent above cooking equipment
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Built up soils on grease bin and dirty linen container and ground area below
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Ice bucket is being store 1" above the ground in basement Plates bowls etc including single use food containers are not inverted and properly storage
*Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Wet nesting bowls in basement
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy build up of soils on shelving in kitchen/sushi prep/storage/bar area/wait station Heavy build up on wire shelving used as a drain board Heavy bulld up of soils on interior exterior handles doors sides tops of all refrigeration/freezer units Kitichen/sushi prep/basement storage
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment - Cooking line
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Black build up on interior of ice machine - Basement
Jun 15, 2026HE_Fail18 violations
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Heavy built up soils on all cooking equipment - Cooking line
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn cutting board at sushi bar
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing. When instructed the employees are not lathering for 20 seconds and using a barrier to turn off faucet Hand washing information provided in english and chinese
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
The is evidence that the establishment is not being cleaned before leaving at night and prior to opening (see violations) Evidence that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations taking immedicate corrective action and maintaining establishment in compliance with the food code per code
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Open foods throughout out are not in covered food containers - Kitchen/sushi bar/basement storage
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Using disposable (heavily soiled) food container on pipe of dish washing unit and floor Ceiling in basement above food storage not enclosed - Where there is food stored there must be a ceiling that is smooth durable non absorbant easily cleanable and not openings Screen door to the rear egress is in disrepair Tape on carpeting throughout seating area Chipped paint on exterior of chest type freezer - located next to mop sink with not splash guard or barrier to prevent mop water from contamination food Using disposable food containers to catch excess grease on hood
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Old dirty containers that are empty are being stored in kitchen/sushi prep/ware washing and basement storage Clutter and unorganizion in basement/food prep/sushi bar/basement/chemical closet
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Large amount of rodent dropping under and behind all equipment shelving etc Prior to reinspection a full extermination must take place and an IPM report must be provided INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Also known as IPM What Is Integrated Pest Management? IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspection of premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest infestation • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriate treatment • Action plan for correction including follow up An IPM reporting system will ensure better communication between you and your pest control company. I reviewed the exterminators report from 6-10-2026 and it does not reflect my findings at today's inspection The owner/operator will contact extermination company
*Handwashing Signage (C)
No signage at hand sink in bathroom reminding employees to wash hands I provided signage via email during inspection
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Heavy build up of soils/grease/debris under and behind cooking equipment throughout kitchen/ware washing Heavy build up of soils/debris under and behind all equipment kitchen/sushi prep/basement storage/chemical room Heavy build up of soils/food splashings in walls throughout behind equipment shelving dishwasher sushi bar basement storage Heavy build up of soils/dust on ceiling kitchen/prep/ware washing Dust build up on bathroom ceiling light/vents Heavy build up of grease on ceiling vent above cooking equipment
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Built up soils on grease bin and dirty linen container and ground area below
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Ice bucket is being store 1" above the ground in basement Plates bowls etc including single use food containers are not inverted and properly storage
*Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Wet nesting bowls in basement
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloth buckets stored in direct contact with floor. Wiping cloth buckets ares not seperated for Raw Animal Product Ready to eat foods and non food contact surfaces - Kitchen/sushi prep
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Heavy build up of soils on shelving in kitchen/sushi prep/storage/bar area/wait station Heavy build up on wire shelving used as a drain board Heavy bulld up of soils on interior exterior handles doors sides tops of all refrigeration/freezer units Kitichen/sushi prep/basement storage
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Many food contact containers in use are visiably soiled - Kitchen/Sushi Prep/Basement storage Black build up on interior of ice machine - Basement
*Shells Use Limitations (C)
Reusing shells - Stored behind hand sink in sushi bar
*Food Labels (C)
Food containers are not labled with common name - Kitchen/prep/sushi bar/basement storage

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