Umami Sushi in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/18/25

BOSTON, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at Umami Sushi in an inspection dated 08/18/2025.

Situated at 417 WASHINGTON ST, the establishment is part of Downtown Crossing's active food service sector. The Downtown Crossing area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 7 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 involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The second violation concerned sanitization. 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. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The third violation concerned equipment maintenance. Inspectors documented: In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C). Improper equipment can cause physical contamination of food.

The fourth violation related to thermal management. Inspectors documented: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: System Maintained in Good Repair (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

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 08/18/2025 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.