Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Waku Waku

Name: Waku Waku
Address: 2 Tyler St, Boston, MA

2 Tyler St

Last inspected Sep 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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12 inspections

Inspection

Sep 22, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide a choke safe certified employee on site.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue any prep in the basement exposed pipes no ceiling) Discussed with PIC to contact ISD Health speak with a supervisor about a plan review for ceiling instalation.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There are prepped items in the basement walkin that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours

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 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a working internal thermometer in the basement walkin.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink.Provide a proper prep sink with an air gap.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling over the 3 bay sink.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the grease from the wall at the rice cooker. (discontinue cooking in the basement(Gas appliance no ventilation system)

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, Sep 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Discontinue any prep in the basement exposed pipes no ceiling) Discussed with PIC to contact ISD Health speak with a supervisor about a plan review for ceiling instalation.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There are prepped items in the basement walkin that are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a working internal thermometer in the basement walkin.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is no prep sink.Provide a proper prep sink with an air gap.

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther

Official wording

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a ceiling over the 3 bay sink.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the grease from the wall at the rice cooker. (discontinue cooking in the basement(Gas appliance no ventilation system)

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

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide a choke safe certified employee on site.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 2, 2025

Passed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cigarette box stored next to clean bowls on production line. Discontinue.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food product uncovered in stand up refrigeration unit. Uncovered spices and seasonings in basement. Cover to prevent potential contaminants.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken breast stored on top of ready to eat bao buns. Corrected on site. Ensure raw foods are stored below ready to eat products to prevent potential contaminants.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No date marking on multiple foods in walk in cooler. Provide for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Table next to production line is rusted. Replace shelfing.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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

Inspector’s notes

All shelfing in walk in cooler observed with black mold like build up. Clean to remove all soils in walk in cooler.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rodent droppings under service area hand sink. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.

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, Oct 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 24, 2025

Failed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cigarette box stored next to clean bowls on production line. Discontinue.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food product uncovered in stand up refrigeration unit. Uncovered spices and seasonings in basement. Cover to prevent potential contaminants.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Raw chicken breast stored on top of ready to eat bao buns. Corrected on site. Ensure raw foods are stored below ready to eat products to prevent potential contaminants.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No date marking on multiple foods in walk in cooler. Provide for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Table next to production line is rusted. Replace shelfing.

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 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

All shelfing in walk in cooler observed with black mold like build up. Clean to remove all soils in walk in cooler.

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 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rodent droppings under service area hand sink. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 9, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee on production line without hair restraint. Provide.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

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(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fried chicken in ambient air at 85F. Discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Foods and sauces without date marking in production kitchen refrigerator. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine observed with detegerent container empty. Corrected on site. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.

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

Build up on walk in cooler doors. Build up on walk in freezer doors. Clean to remove all soils.

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 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 2, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene

Official wording

Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee on production line without hair restraint. Provide.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Fried chicken in ambient air at 85F. Discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Foods and sauces without date marking in production kitchen refrigerator. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-303.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

High temperature dish machine observed with detegerent container empty. Corrected on site. Ensure detegerent is available at all hours.

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

Build up on walk in cooler doors. Build up on walk in freezer doors. Clean to remove all soils.

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, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 14, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Uncovered food product in stand up refrigerator. Cover to prevent potential contamination.

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

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(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Production line employee making raman dish answered cell phone in gloves and did not change gloves after handling the cell phone. Discard gloves and wash hands after changing tasks.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 7, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Uncovered food product in stand up refrigerator. Cover to prevent potential contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther

Official wording

(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Production line employee making raman dish answered cell phone in gloves and did not change gloves after handling the cell phone. Discard gloves and wash hands after changing tasks.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2024

Passed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rodent droppings observed under kitchen area hand sink. Dead roach observed in basement area. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Dead roaches observed in basement area. Clean to remove all effected areas.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

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 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

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

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Rodent droppings observed under kitchen area hand sink. Dead roach observed in basement area. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest reports.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Dead roaches observed in basement area. Clean to remove all effected areas.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 23, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of foods observed uncovered. Provide cover to prevent potential contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed prepped vegetables stored on top of grease trap. Person in charge removed.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Provide.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hoods filters observed with heavy grease and dust build up. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Beverage cooler in server area does not have thermometer. Provide.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post 2024 Permit

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of foods observed uncovered. Provide cover to prevent potential contamination.

In plain English

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

More about other finding

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed prepped vegetables stored on top of grease trap. Person in charge removed.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple containers of food observed without date marking. Provide.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hoods filters observed with heavy grease and dust build up. 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

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature