O Ya Restaurant

9 East St, Boston, MA 02111

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

O Ya Restaurant appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “miscellaneous sources of contamination”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting O Ya Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Liquid nitrogen tank observed on site. Use of liquid nitrogen not submitted for reviewe with ISD Inspectional Service Please provide specific details on how the intended usec will be what food and beverage will it be for. How product will be handled by staff? Is is use at table side? What precautions will be in place for both the customer and staff. *** Not approve for use until plan is submitted review and assessment by the Health Division and on site by ISD Inspector. Upon re-inspection BFD Captain Hardiman was on site and provided BFD approval for Dippin dots ice cream only ISD Health is requesting the SOP's(standard operating procedures) & all necessary recipes be forwarded to the Health department for review.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Feb 28, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

590.003/3-307.11-C

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Discontinue use of ROP machine until HAAP plan has been submitted reviewed and approved.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: HAAP Plan needs to be updated to include the PH papers. Please submit updated HAAP plan with additional wording.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: There are portions of the floor that have exposed cement.Resurface as needed.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 27, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish machine rinse at 150F- needs to reach minimum of 160F at plate 180F per data plate. May use machine for ware washing then sanitize in 3 compartment sink. Leased machine slated for install in new year Contact when installed and operating

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Dec 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: Dish machine rinse at 150F- needs to reach minimum of 160F at plate 180F per data plate. May use machine for ware washing then sanitize in 3 compartment sink. Service call has been placed

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Contact company to schedule cleaning. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine not rinsing above 140F. New machine is on order. Use three compartment sink and quats sanitizer for washing and sanitizing equipment.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Garlic confit dated 4/15 in walk-in. Discarded by PIC. Do not hold prepped foods more than 7 days to avoid possible contamination.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaging being performed on site. Discontinue reduced oxygen packaging until a HACCP plan has been submitted. Discontinue packing salmon in reduced oxygen.

590.008/8-201.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was O Ya Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O Ya Restaurant on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at O Ya Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “miscellaneous sources of contamination” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O Ya Restaurant.

How does O Ya Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?

O Ya Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has O Ya Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O Ya Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at O Ya Restaurant 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 O Ya Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, O Ya Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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