Osaka

514 Benefit Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Osaka is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to nine.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so Osaka trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP tuna filets were observed thawing with the ROP packaging still intact. Tuna filets were observed at 40 DF and were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, cooked shrimp was placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Per PIC, shrimp was cooked 1 hour prior to inspection. Shrimp was moved to sheets pans.

3-501.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Steel wool was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Steel wool was removed at the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an accumulation of grease build up. Hood systems must be maintained.

4-204.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of rice. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors behind the cook line have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floor at the end of the cook line has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Osaka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Osaka on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Osaka?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Osaka.

How does Osaka compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Osaka most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Osaka's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Osaka have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Osaka means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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