Genki Ya of Boston
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Genki Ya of Boston has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Genki Ya of Boston's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
19
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is prep in the basement multiple exposed pipes above the prep tables.Provide proper overhead protection (Discontinue basement prep)
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity observed.(Droppings behind the beverage unit) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the beverage unit to remove evidence of rodent droppings-upper bar Clean the kitchen & basement floors to remove soils & food debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelving & exteriors of cabinets behind the sushi bar to remove soils. Clean the 8 burner rangetop to remove encrusted soils. Clean the wire rack shelving & dunnage racks to remove food soils.--Basement walkin Clean the compressor fan covers to remove dust buildup--Basement walkin
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean knives observed stored between wall pipes.Discontinue Store clean knives in a designated location. PIC correcting
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is prep in the basement multiple exposed pipes above the prep tables.Provide proper overhead protection (Discontinue basement prep) This violation is a carry over from the inspection from 12.5.25 Ceiling is under repair ISD Health will be reviewing when completed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall next to the handsink to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the proper disclosure stating "these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all related items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The owner was instructed to retrain staff to identify & report unnsanitary conditions necessary repairs & perform proper cleaning & sanitizing of all locations throughout.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior panel of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a handsink at the upper bar (PIC stating the sink located at the bar is a dump sink)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rodent activity observed in the basement mop closet outside trash alley rodent dropping throughout dead insects(appears to be roaches) in the light shields(kitchen/basement). Provide a full IPM pest report upon re-inspection. Provide additional pest service to address the issues PIC instructed to forward all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the proper buffer solutions to calibrate the PH meter.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment issued a TSOP for unnsanitary conditions & live pest activity. Owner instructed to request a hearing in writing at ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit observed missing datemarkings.provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. Stored items in the basement observed also on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the basement walkin unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all the reachin units to remove soils & food debris. Clean the shelving inside the walkin unit to remove soils--basement Cook line--Clean the cookline equipment to remove builtup soils Clean the floor under & around the equipment to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside trash container observed overflowing debris throughout the alley.Clean to remove debris provide additional trash pickup
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is prep in the basement multiple exposed pipes above the prep tables.Provide proper overhead protection (Discontinue basement prep)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling above the basement prep stations to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent above the cook line to remove black soils. Clean the interiors of all the light shields to remove evidence of dead insects(basement/kitchen)
590.006/6-201.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand wash only " signage at all handsinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughtout to remove evidence of rodent droppings & dead insects
590.006/6-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The stairs leading to the basement were observed damaged with a hole.Repair to prevent possible pest entry.
590.006/6-501.11-C
21
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: The menu is missing the consumer advisory disclosure. Provide the proper disclosure stating "these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) asterisk all related items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior panel of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a handsink at the upper bar (PIC stating the sink located at the bar is a dump sink)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rodent activity observed in the basement mop closet outside trash alley rodent dropping throughout dead insects(appears to be roaches) in the light shields(kitchen/basement). Provide a full IPM pest report upon re-inspection. Provide additional pest service to address the issues PIC instructed to forward all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the proper buffer solutions to calibrate the PH meter.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment issued a TSOP for unnsanitary conditions & live pest activity. Owner instructed to request a hearing in writing at ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The owner was instructed to retrain staff to identify & report unnsanitary conditions necessary repairs & perform proper cleaning & sanitizing of all locations throughout.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in unit observed missing datemarkings.provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The stairs leading to the basement were observed damaged with a hole.Repair to prevent possible pest entry.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. Stored items in the basement observed also on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the basement walkin unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of all the reachin units to remove soils & food debris. Clean the shelving inside the walkin unit to remove soils--basement Cook line--Clean the cookline equipment to remove builtup soils Clean the floor under & around the equipment to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside trash container observed overflowing debris throughout the alley.Clean to remove debris provide additional trash pickup
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the hole in the mop closet wall to prevent possible pest entry. There is prep in the basement multiple exposed pipes above the prep tables.Provide proper overhead protection (Discontinue basement prep)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling above the basement prep stations to remove food soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling vent above the cook line to remove black soils. Clean the interiors of all the light shields to remove evidence of dead insects(basement/kitchen)
590.006/6-201.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide "Hand wash only " signage at all handsinks
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors throughtout to remove evidence of rodent droppings & dead insects
590.006/6-501.13-C
21
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in ambient air at 74F. Discarded. All hot foods should be kept at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sheet tray of raw salmon stored directly on top of bottled beverage cases. Discontinue.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed stored in stagnet water. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverage observed on cookline in close proximity to food. Removed on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee items observed stored with food product in basement area. Discontinue.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles on back stair case observed broken. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on sushi line observed clogged. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of fryolater are soiled. Flat top grill is soiled and has food debris. Shelfing above cookline is soiled. Shelfing in walk in cooler is soiled with food build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees in kitchen area observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
47
Mar 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove all soils. Label all trash cans with business name.
590.005/5-501.13-C
95
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in back liquor room basement. Clean to remove. Provide updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove all soils. Label all trash cans with business name.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash in alley way where trash is stored. Clean all excess trash.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep damaged on back door. Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp in ambient air at 70F. Discarded. Hot hold foods at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu does not indicate which items are served raw or undercooked. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Prep employee observed prepping food product with no hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Basement drain observed not working properly resulting in pooling water in storage part of basement. Plumber is on site during time of inspection. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on sides of stove and oven. Under equiptment has food debris and soils. Basement flooring and walk in cooler floor needs to be cleaned. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp on production line at 64F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bulk sugar bin observed with dead roach on lid of bulk container. When lid was lifted dead roach observed inside sugar. Person in charge discarded all effected product.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Blue liquid by dish machine obsevred unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas in basement with dead roches observed. Rat droppings observed on stair case leading to second floor. Clean and sanitize all effected area. Call Pest company for additional service and provide updated report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Roach infestation in basement. Multiple areas in basement with dead roaches. Rodent droppings observed. Dead roaches in food product. Clean and sanitize all areas. Call pest company to increase treatment in effected areas.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing on fry station is soiled with food and grease debris. Salamander oven has carbon build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container has soils on the exterior of of bin. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiled traps in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed soiled. Rice cooker observed stored on top of grease trap. Person in charge removed. Clean grease trap and do not store equiptment on top.
590.005/5-402.12-C
39
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Bulk sugar bin observed with dead roach on lid of bulk container. When lid was lifted dead roach observed inside sugar. Person in charge discarded all effected product.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Shrimp stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tempura shrimp on production line at 64F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Roach infestation in basement. Multiple areas in basement with dead roaches. Rodent droppings observed. Dead roaches in food product. Clean and sanitize all areas. Call pest company to increase treatment in effected areas.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas in basement with dead roches observed. Rat droppings observed on stair case leading to second floor. Clean and sanitize all effected area. Call Pest company for additional service and provide updated report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Blue liquid by dish machine obsevred unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container has soils on the exterior of of bin. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing on fry station is soiled with food and grease debris. Salamander oven has carbon build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed soiled. Rice cooker observed stored on top of grease trap. Person in charge removed. Clean grease trap and do not store equiptment on top.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple soiled traps in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
39
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried sweet potato and tempura shrimp left in ambient air at 120F. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: PH meter for sushi is not working properly. PH meter not turning on. Tested with inspector PH kit. In acceptable range after test. Ensure ph meter is working properly to maintain proper records.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi line hand sink observed with no paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer in basemnet observed with food soils. Interior of ice machine with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under cookline is soiled. Under sushi bar is soiled. Sides of oven and cooking equiptment are soiled with grease. Lights in hood area are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice machine scoop observed stored on top of machine. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths in upstairs bar. Remove.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
52
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement leaks. Parts have been ordered
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall under 2nd floor service station. Repair to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under cook line and 2nd floor server station. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in kitchen with soil build-up. Floor under packing station in kitchen with soils and debris. Floor behind basement grease trap and hot water tank with soils and debris Clean all areas and maintain clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple dead cockroaches in basement. Clean and discard to prevent contamination. Reviewed pest report. Follow pest control recommendations for cleaning.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall under 2nd floor service station. Repair to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Aug 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches on glue trap under dish machine and under basement shelving. Clean and monitor. Reviewed pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under cookline refrigeration. Debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Schedlued 4/2
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: HACCP letter from fish purveyor expired. Provide current letter.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing test strips for chlorine dish washer at 2nd floor bar. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches in basement and on glue trap under dish machine. Discard dead roaches and clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Food and debris under cookline and kitchen equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Soils and debris under sushi line hand sinks and drain and far end of sushi station under stairs. Clean to avoid attracting pests Debris and soils under 2nd floor bar station. Food debris on walk-in cooler floor. Door of ice machine soiled. Debris under basement shelves. Clean all areas and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged nori sheets stored under hand sink at sushi line. Discontinue storing food under pipes.
590.003/3-305.12-C
67
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple dead roaches throughout basement. Clean under all shelving and behind tables. Discard unused equipment and store items off the floor to facilitate cleaning and prevent harborage of pests. Rat droppings under wok station. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports- follow pest control recommendations regarding storing soiled towels
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer in baseent prep area visibly soiled. Store clean and sanitized. Soda noxxle at upstairs bar visibly soiled. PIC stated nozzle is not functioning. Store clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Tempura sweet potato 75F and tempura shrimp 100F stacked in plastic containers at cook line. Spread out in single layer to allow for rapid cooling. Cook within the previous hour. Moved to walk-in cooler.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 75F water. Store scoops in hot water over 135F or clean and dry. Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store scoop in clean container next to bin.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under sushi line hand sink leaks. Repair as needed and regularly discard water from catch tray.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils debris and rat droppings under wok station. Debris and roaches under dish machine. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Jun 24, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink out of towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in basement covered in plastic trash bag. Do not use trash bags foil plastic film or cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable non-absorbent and durable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Four containers of cooked tempura sweet potato stacked in reach in cooler at 80-90F. Moved to walk-in cooler. Cool cooked foods spread out in metal containers uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 80F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or dry and wash hourly to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in kitchen and basement with dead roaches. Multiple dead roaches in basement under shelving. Dead rat on trap in liquor storage. Remove dead pests regularly and consult licensed pest control as needed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under kitchen dish machine and cook line. Debris under back shelf in kitchen with to-go containers. Rat droppings under shelves in liquor room. Floor drain at sushi line with organic soils. Clean all areas and monitor for pest activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple degraded cardboard boxes an electronic box tools and miscellaneous containers in liquor room. Dispose of unused boxes and equipment to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Genki Ya of Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Genki Ya of Boston on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Genki Ya of Boston?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Genki Ya of Boston.
How does Genki Ya of Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Genki Ya of Boston most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Genki Ya of Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Genki Ya of Boston have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Genki Ya of Boston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Genki Ya of Boston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Genki Ya of Boston is inspected around five times per year on average.
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