Ogawa Coffee
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Ogawa Coffee has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 7, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Ogawa Coffee's latest score of 70 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer mixture in 3 bay sink at 0ppm. Mixed to proper PPM. Ensure santizer is in proper range when in use.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Quat test strips observed expired in 2019. Provide new test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-305.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector 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
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector 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
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector 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
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector 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.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine Dishmachine is oprate Ok 09//12/25
590.005/5-205.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector 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
590.006/6-201.17-C
67
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector 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
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector 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
590.006/6-201.17-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 8-21-25/ delime high temp dishmachine
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector 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.
590.004/4-101.19-C
58
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink/ provide proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumbers report and building permit.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector 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.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector 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
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with old coffee debris at service counter area and spills clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
86
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector 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
590.005/5-205.15-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F
590.004/4-703.11-P
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector 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
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drain at service station hand sink. Service as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in ice. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean the bottom shelf to the 1 door Hoshzaki reach in refrigerator in the kitchen area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: resurface or replace the worn and stained cutting boards on the cold units in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels for the hand sink in the kitchen area.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all food items 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the Menumaster Oven in the kitchen.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ogawa Coffee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ogawa Coffee on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ogawa Coffee?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ogawa Coffee.
How does Ogawa Coffee compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ogawa Coffee most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ogawa Coffee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ogawa Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ogawa Coffee means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ogawa Coffee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ogawa Coffee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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