Yoki Express
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
95
Score
Yoki Express has been inspected 17 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 1, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Yoki Express' latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
17
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at the bottom of front entrance allowing light. Provide door sweep to ensure pest entry is prevented
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sitcker expired January 2026. Instructed PIC while on site to schedule cleaning appointment and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at the bottom of front entrance allowing light. Provide door sweep to ensure pest entry is prevented
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed salmon / tuna / grilled salmon stored on service line between 46F-55F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Observed approved HACCP plan not updated with annual Lab report and Destruction Letter - 2024 documents available. Discussed with PIC to provide updated reports within one week of reinspection as well as updated trained employees
590.008/8-103.12-P
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap at the bottom of front entrance allowing light. Provide door sweep to ensure pest entry is prevented
590.006/6-202.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up interior and exterior of fryolaters; food debris and spills inside Units A & G. Thoroughly clean with frequency to remove all grease / food spills and maintain clean
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sitcker expired January 2026. Instructed PIC while on site to schedule cleaning appointment and submit confirmation to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.14-C
64
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 5/25. Provide proof of updated routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic squeeze bottles on the cook line without proper labels. Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the door sweep broken. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris on the handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
82
May 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a non service animal inside of establishment. Staff was not aware due to the traffic at lunch time. The customer was informed of proper protocols and signage must be placed in a visible location.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for the 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills on the inside of the freezer unit and heavy soils on the exterior of refrigeration equipment. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils and debris under multiple cabinet units and refrigeration equipment. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with heavy soils and food debris. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove Spills and food soils on the floor inside the walk in unit. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cryovac tuna thawing improperly in the walk in. Educated pic on proper thawing practices and also discussed with owner on retraining staff.
590.003/3-501.13-C
90
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on the floor and equipment. PIC states pest control was conducted today. Advised to continue to monitor all areas and clean effectively.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cryovac tuna thawing improperly in the walk in. Educated pic on proper thawing practices and also discussed with owner on retraining staff.
590.003/3-501.13-C
86
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/24. Provide updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches on the floor and equipment. PIC states pest control was conducted today. Advised to continue to monitor all areas and clean effectively.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cryovac tuna thawing improperly in the walk in. Educated pic on proper thawing practices and also discussed with owner on retraining staff.
590.003/3-501.13-C
86
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 compartment sink filled with soiled equipment in all 3 bays with sanitizer. Advised PIC to dump out sanitizer and reclean bay. Retrain staff on proper warewashing.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roaches actively on the wall. Provide an IPM report via email prior to reinspection date of 4.5.24. Clean and remove all debris.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC not actively monitioring proper Haccp procedures. Retrain Staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils inside the handsink in a strainer. Clean to remove and retrain staff on proper use of handsink. Observed the trash barrel blocking the handsink. Remove
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed logging Haccp plan not up to date. Last entry was on 3.20.24. Update and continue to monitor proper daily logging of Haccp requirements. Haccp should be available at all times for review when needed. Provide a copy to maintain on site.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna in cryovac bags thawing in the walk in improperly. Advised pic to retrain staff on proper thawing the bag should be opened partially to evenly thaw. Eductional material will be provided.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mutiple empty boxes stored on the lift. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings around the warewash area under multiple refrigeration units and on the delivery lift. Clean to remove all droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy mold build up on the back wall of 3 compartment sink. Clean to remove and reseal the area to prevent water leaks.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mold build on the the chemical dispensers. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
45
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken being prepared in closed proximity sliced cucumber. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit flies observed throughout. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection for treatment of flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Wall AC unit dripping condensate onto clean equipment rack. Repair. Wash/rinse/sanitize/air dry equipment affected.
590.005/5-403.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walkin floor of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Winping cloth buckets on floor. Elevate.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all bags of foods in reach in freezers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling damaged above rear prep kitchen. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Poke salmon is 44F at serving line. Salmon out of temeprature for one hour cooled to below 41F using indirect contact with ice. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice PH log was not up to date. Rice tested at below 4.1PH at the time of inspection. COS.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
78
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu is missing consumer advisory. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall behind and above clean equipment storage rack above three comparment sink with peeling paint and damaged wall surfaces. Repair. Clean equipment storage rack is rusted in several areas. Resurface or replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice logs not up to date at the time of inspection. Retrain staff test and log rice daily. Rice test at 4.3PH at the time of inspection.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D kit on site. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker using soiled wiping cloth to wipe surfaces. Immerse in approved sanitizer between uses.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificate posted is expired. Provide current CFPM certificate or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide.
590.009(E)
86
May 2, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Due to no soap and service and prep area handsinks it is apparent that hands are not being washed when required. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold cooked salmon 47F. Product placed in unit that was not turned on in error 30 minutes prior. Corrected on site. product cooled to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificate posted is expired. Provide current CFPM certificate or proof of enrollment in a CFPM class.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at service line and prep handsink. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at prep area handsink. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: ROP fish thawing in package. Remove overwrap when thawing. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide.
590.009(E)
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yoki Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yoki Express on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yoki Express?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Yoki Express.
How does Yoki Express compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Yoki Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Yoki Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yoki Express have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yoki Express 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 Yoki Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yoki Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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