Inspection record
Symphony Sushi
45 Gainsborough St · Boston, MA 02115
3inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
May 21, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Variances (C)
No copy of variance for acidifcation of sushi rice available when requested. Provide. Emailed Variance application. Provide completed variance application and updated HACCP plan for sushi and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov
May 8, 2026HE_FailExt10 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Sides of equipment floors under cookline door handles to reach and walkin in coolers refrigerator doors floors in basement all with visible buildup of soils. Thoroughly clean floors walls and equipment throughout the business.
*Anti-Choking
590.011 Choke save certificates posted are expired. Provide current.
*Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Clean inside and outside of ice machine of visible soils and filth.
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Waste oil containers with soils. Clean to remove or call the company for new receptacles.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures and pest control. Provide active managerial control.
*Variances (C)
No copy of variance for acidifcation of sushi rice available when requested. Provide. Emailed Variance application. Provide completed variance application and updated HACCP plan for sushi and email it to isdhealth@boston.gov
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Numerous bags and wrapped portions of fish in coffin freezers not labeled. Provide.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice activity with droppings present on floor next to wait station in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Pest control through Elrich. Increase visits until situation is brought under control. Most recent report from 4/22/26 states 4 house mouse catches. Provide full IPM pest control assesment and sealing of entry points. Ensure updated IPM pest control report states above drop ceilings are being treated and indentifies corrective actions and any contributing sanitary conditions that need to be addressed.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Containers of cut tofu and other TCS foods in walk in cooler not dated or labeled. Provide.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
One of two sushi sliding door coolers holding at 63F. TCS foods in unit prepared within the hour removed to alternative refirgeration holding at below 41F.
May 1, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Containers of cut tofu and other TCS foods in walk in cooler not dated or labeled. Provide.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Numerous bags and wrapped portions of fish in coffin freezers not labeled. Provide.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
PIC is not monitoring holding temperatures and pest control. Provide active managerial control.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
One of two sushi sliding door coolers holding at 63F. TCS foods in unit prepared within the hour removed to alternative refirgeration holding at below 41F.
*Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C)
Clean inside and outside of ice machine of visible soils and filth.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Sides of equipment floors under cookline door handles to reach and walkin in coolers refrigerator doors floors in basement all with visible buildup of soils. Thoroughly clean floors walls and equipment throughout the business.
*Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Waste oil containers with soils. Clean to remove or call the company for new receptacles.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of mice activity with droppings present on floor next to wait station in dining room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Pest control through Elrich. Increase visits until situation is brought under control. Most recent report from 4/22/26 states 4 house mouse catches. Provide full IPM pest control assesment and sealing of entry points. Ensure updated IPM pest control report states above drop ceilings are being treated and indentifies corrective actions and any contributing sanitary conditions that need to be addressed.
*Variances (C)
No copy of variance for acidifcation of sushi rice available when requested. Provide.
*Anti-Choking
590.011 Choke save certificates posted are expired. Provide current.
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