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Hoshi Ya
529 WASHINGTON ST, BRIGHTON, MA 02135
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 23 inspections on record for Hoshi Ya, spanning January 2019 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 12 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 5, 2026
✓12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Jul 28, 2026
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Aug 19, 2025
✓2 violations
- Thawing (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Feb 19, 2025
✓3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Feb 5, 2025
✕3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Aug 6, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 1, 2024
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Jul 25, 2024
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Jan 12, 2024
✓13 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Dec 29, 2023
✕13 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 20, 2022
✓2 violations
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Dec 13, 2022
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Dec 6, 2022
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Nov 23, 2021
✓9 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)
- Parasite Destruction (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Nov 16, 2021
✕9 violations
- (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Raw Animal Foods-Cooking (P)
- Parasite Destruction (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)
Nov 19, 2020
✓2 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 12, 2020
–14 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Nov 5, 2020
✕14 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 28, 2019
✓4 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Number Convenient
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Jan 25, 2019
✕4 violations
- Equipment Thermometers
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Number Convenient
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
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