Tiki Rock/Niku Ramen
131 STATE ST, BOSTON, MA 02109
Last inspected Jan 7, 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 25 inspections on record for Tiki Rock/Niku Ramen, spanning January 2019 to January 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 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jan 7, 2026
✓3 violations
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
Dec 23, 2025
✕12 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Dec 16, 2025
✕12 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Apr 23, 2024
✓1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Apr 8, 2024
✕1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Sep 28, 2023
✓Feb 2, 2023
✓Jan 18, 2023
–Dec 2, 2022
✓2 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Nov 18, 2022
✕2 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Aug 3, 2022
✓2 violations
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 31, 2022
✓4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 24, 2022
✕4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Dec 9, 2021
✓2 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Nov 30, 2021
✕2 violations
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 16, 2021
✓2 violations
- Molluscan Shellfish Original Container (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Apr 14, 2021
✕2 violations
- Molluscan Shellfish Original Container (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Jan 21, 2021
✓1 violation
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 7, 2020
✓2 violations
- Cooling (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Jul 31, 2020
✕2 violations
- Cooling (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Dec 18, 2019
✓5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Dec 6, 2019
✕5 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 22, 2019
✓7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
- Soiled Linen Storage
Jan 7, 2019
✕7 violations
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
- Soiled Linen Storage
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