Yaba Sushi in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

BOSTON, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Yaba Sushi in an inspection dated 08/12/2025.

Located at 106 CAMBRIDGE ST in the Beacon Hill area, the establishment serves the local community. The Beacon Hill neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 3 distinct violations requiring correction. These findings represent specific conditions observed during the inspection that must be addressed to meet health code requirements.

The first violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

The second violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Records Creation & Retention (Pf). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The third violation involved sanitization. Inspectors documented: Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Allergen cross-contact can occur when surfaces are not properly cleaned between uses.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 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.