BOSTON, MA - Santouka received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 08/07/2025.
Situated at 66 HEREFORD ST, the establishment is part of Back Bay's active food service sector. The Back Bay area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Thawing (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The second violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: (A )Cooling Methods (Pf). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.
The third violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.
The fifth violation concerned food equipment. Inspectors documented: (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.
The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The seventh violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outer Openings Protected (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/07/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Boston Public Health Commission
The establishment was cited for health code violations during the inspection. See the full article for detailed violation information.
Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Boston Public Health Commission. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Massachusetts Food Code (105 CMR 590), FDA Food Code 2022
⚠️ Important Note: Restaurant conditions can change rapidly. This inspection represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking recent reviews or contacting the establishment directly.
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