Olitoki
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Olitoki, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector 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.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin in bathroom.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Jul 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above cooked chicken at cookline. Store raw meat below cooked ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked noodles in refrigerator at 68F with cover. Cooked within past hour. Cool cooked foods uncovered to 41F then covered label and date.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector 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.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelves in walk-in refrigerator. Discard cardboard. Use only materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris around grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Soils and debris under basement shelves. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector 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.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk bins for rice in basement without labels. Label bulk bins with common name.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces. Sponages may harbor bacteria
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Jul 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container at the rear very soiled with grease. Clean properly to remove. Clean area around it as well.
590.005/5-501.116-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent without any cleaning sticker. PIC stated that is burned/melted due to heat. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior/side of equipment at the cooking line as well as utility lines behind it with grease built up. Clean properly as requested in IPM report.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink slow leaking at the bottom on wash bay side contained with plastic container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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May 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at rear door and lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator and clean properly.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumster at the rear overfilled not enclosed properly. Store properly enclosed.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear screen door with gaps at the bottom. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and wall under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Floor at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent without any cleaning sticker. PIC stated that is burned/melted due to heat. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.006/6-501.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The exterior/side of equipment at the cooking line as well as utility lines behind it with grease built up. Clean properly as requested in IPM report.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink slow leaking at the bottom on wash bay side contained with plastic container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves near cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at rear door and lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator and clean properly.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Dumster at the rear overfilled not enclosed properly. Store properly enclosed.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink slow leaking at the bottom on wash bay side contained with plastic container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear screen door with gaps at the bottom. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and wall under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly. Floor at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves near cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent without any cleaning sticker. PIC stated that is burned/melted due to heat. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door not self-closing. Provide.
590.006/6-501.19-C
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May 5, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating Unit at cooking line - Eggs 65F Shredded Cheese 65F Guacamole 60F- PIC stated unit broke today and moved food to another refrugerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to cold holding and monitoring of temperatures. Ensure that variance is obtained from Board of Health if specialized processes area applied.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at cooking line appears out of order. Registers 62F. Repair. PIC moved all TCS foods inside the other refrigerating unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed 3 boxes with kimchi at lower level in ambient temperature 67F. PIC stated he just prepared them and placed them in the walk-in. Obtain a variance for specialize processes or discontinue.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No working food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters on both levels. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean all properly. Area around grease trap and floor under and around three bay sink soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior and side of equipment at cooking line soiled. Utility lines behind cooking line soiled. -----Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate expired. No Allergen Awarness certificate posted. Provide both current certificates
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olitoki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olitoki on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olitoki?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Olitoki.
How does Olitoki compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Olitoki most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Olitoki's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Olitoki have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olitoki 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 Olitoki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olitoki is inspected around three times per year on average.
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