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Ogawa Coffee

10 Milk St

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16 inspections

Inspection

Jun 17, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 17, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 2, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Quat test strips observed expired in 2019. Provide new test kit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer mixture in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Mixed to proper PPM. Ensure santizer is in proper range when in use.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 7, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-305.13-CFood temperature

Official wording

Vended Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Original Container (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple squeeze bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Quat test strips observed expired in 2019. Provide new test kit.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer mixture in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Mixed to proper PPM. Ensure santizer is in proper range when in use.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done 09/26/25 On pre-hearing visit Yuka stated the plumber file for a permit but the application is still pending in their system. The plumber is going to call the Plumbing division to schedule an appointment for inspections. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.go

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 26, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done 09/26/25 On pre-hearing visit Yuka stated the plumber file for a permit but the application is still pending in their system. The plumber is going to call the Plumbing division to schedule an appointment for inspections. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.go

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2025

Hearing scheduled

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling Provide varience form via email 09/12/25

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 12, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean ( fail) they schedule On compliance visit the owner said they had a meeting with the landlord to repair the holes in the basement and outside ground. she will provide me the information on time frame when will be done.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine Dishmachine is oprate Ok 09//12/25

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling Provide varience form via email 09/12/25

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 21, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean ( fail) they schedule On compliance visit the owner said they had a meeting with the landlord to repair the holes in the basement and outside ground. she will provide me the information on time frame when will be done.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit. 08/21/25 provide plumber report for the air gap that it can be done

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at front counter food area to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. 08/21/25 Provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Front counter clean the floor under the shelving between the equipment to remove soils Employee restroom clean and organized remove all food items fixed the broken toilet. clean the exterior of ice machine to remove dust clean inside the hand sink to remove coffee spills Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.004/4-501.112-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Backflow Prevention (P)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s notes

provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at all food prep/warewashing areas to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors with old coffee debris at service counter area and spills clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors with old coffee debris at service counter area and spills clean to remove

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 9, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Inspector’s notes

High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water heater is undergoing repair and is not currently hooked up at this time / There is no hot water available at any of the sinks

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 9, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 3, 2024

Voluntarily closed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Inspector’s notes

High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode 590.005/5-205.15-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Hot water heater is undergoing repair and is not currently hooked up at this time / There is no hot water available at any of the sinks

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 25, 2024

Failed

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 590.004/4-703.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)

Inspector’s notes

High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F / 3 bay sink can be used while adjustments are being made to the machine

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 13, 2023

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Slow drain at service station hand sink. Service as needed.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 13, 2023 · Original Source

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