Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Olitoki

Name: Olitoki
Address: 66 Brighton Av, Boston, MA

66 Brighton Av

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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5 inspections

Inspection

Aug 5, 2026

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small freezer at cooking line with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly.

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 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

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(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed tomato based sauce being cooled in deep plastic containers. No time/temperature limits were being observed. Use proper cooling methods (metal containers and ice wand) and observe proper time/temperature limits.

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 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed sponges near three bay sink used for warewashing. Discontinue.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-903.11-CEquipment and utensils

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(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several boxes with single use take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Cleaned properly.

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, Aug 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 29, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed sponges near three bay sink used for warewashing. Discontinue.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Small freezer at cooking line with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly.

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 590.004/4-903.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)

Inspector’s notes

Several boxes with single use take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Cleaned properly.

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, Jul 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 5, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.17-COther

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Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

Inspector’s notes

No cover for trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin in bathroom.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Screen door at back door does not close completely to prevent pests from entering. Re-fit door or replace to completely prevent pests from entering.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 10, 2024

Passed

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw beef stored above cooked chicken at cookline. Store raw meat below cooked ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bulk bins for rice in basement without labels. Label bulk bins with common name.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

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(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked noodles in refrigerator at 68F with cover. Cooked within past hour. Cool cooked foods uncovered to 41F then covered label and date.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponages may harbor bacteria

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining shelves in walk-in refrigerator. Discard cardboard. Use only materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soils and debris around grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Soils and debris under basement shelves. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.

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 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

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Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Bathroom sink out of papaer towels. Staff using towels from hand sink next to bathroom. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

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Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

Glue traps in basemetn with dead roaches and a dead mouse. Discard traps clean under shelves and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2024

Failed

8 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-501.15-PFFood temperature

Official wording

(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cooked noodles in refrigerator at 68F with cover. Cooked within past hour. Cool cooked foods uncovered to 41F then covered label and date.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponages may harbor bacteria

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soiled cardboard lining shelves in walk-in refrigerator. Discard cardboard. Use only materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Soils and debris around grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Soils and debris under basement shelves. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.

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 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther