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Genki Ya of Boston

Latest: PASS November 5, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Tufts Medical Center (Orange Line)

Address
232 TREMONT ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
106 inspections
53 failures
License
License #22574
Last inspected: November 5, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 5, 2025 at 6:07 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees in kitchen area observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed sheet tray of ra...
FAIL October 28, 2025 at 5:07 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees in kitchen area observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed sheet tray of ra...
PASS March 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Grease container observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove all soils. Label all trash cans with business name.
FAIL February 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Excess trash in alley way where trash is stored. Clean all excess trash. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Grease container observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove ...
FAIL February 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C): Excess trash in alley way where trash is stored. Clean all excess trash. | 590.005/5-501.13-C - Receptacles (C): Grease container observed with soils and debris. Clean to remove ...
PASS January 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Prep employee observed prepping food product with no hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tempura shrim...
FAIL January 14, 2025 at 6:58 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Prep employee observed prepping food product with no hair restraint. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tempura shrim...
PASS November 25, 2024 at 3:55 PM
0 violations
PASS August 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Bulk sugar bin observed with dead roach on lid of bulk container. When lid was lifted dead roach observed inside sugar. Person in charge discarded all effected product. | 590....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Bulk sugar bin observed with dead roach on lid of bulk container. When lid was lifted dead roach observed inside sugar. Person in charge discarded all effected product. | 590....
PASS February 7, 2024 at 7:03 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice machine scoop observed stored on top of machine. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried sweet potato...
FAIL January 31, 2024 at 7:03 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice machine scoop observed stored on top of machine. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried sweet potato...
PASS December 18, 2023 at 6:35 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hand sink in basement leaks. Parts have been ordered | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Hole in wall under 2nd floor service stat...
FAIL December 4, 2023 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor drain in kitchen with soil build-up. Floor under packing station in kitchen with soils and debris. Floor behind basement grease trap and hot water tank with soils and debris Clean all areas ...
FAIL November 27, 2023 at 5:14 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floor drain in kitchen with soil build-up. Floor under packing station in kitchen with soils and debris. Floor behind basement grease trap and hot water tank with soils and debris Clean all areas ...
PASS September 5, 2023 at 6:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Debris under cookline refrigeration. Debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting pests | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): De...
FAIL August 18, 2023 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Debris under cookline refrigeration. Debris under basement shelving. Clean to avoid attracting pests | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): De...
PASS April 3, 2023 at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Schedlued 4/2
FAIL March 27, 2023 at 5:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Packaged nori sheets stored under hand sink at sushi line. Discontinue storing food under pipes. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing test strips for c...
FAIL March 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Packaged nori sheets stored under hand sink at sushi line. Discontinue storing food under pipes. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf): Missing test strips for c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 75F water. Store scoops in hot water over 135F or clean and dry. Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store scoop in clean container next to bin. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (...
FAIL December 14, 2022 at 8:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 75F water. Store scoops in hot water over 135F or clean and dry. Ice scoop stored in ice bin. Store scoop in clean container next to bin. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (...
PASS July 1, 2022 at 4:29 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 80F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or dry and wash hourly to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Four containers of ...
FAIL June 24, 2022 at 7:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoop stored in 80F water. Store scoop in hot water over 135F or dry and wash hourly to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Four containers of ...
PASS February 7, 2022 at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Sponges observed in kitchen rewashing area. Discontinue using sponges for washing food contact surfaces to avoid possible contamination. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual...
FAIL January 27, 2022 at 5:56 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Sponges observed in kitchen rewashing area. Discontinue using sponges for washing food contact surfaces to avoid possible contamination. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual...
PASS October 29, 2021 at 3:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives being used in the second floor bar being stored in between ice cooler and metal bracket. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C -...
FAIL October 21, 2021 at 4:03 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives being used in the second floor bar being stored in between ice cooler and metal bracket. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C -...
PASS May 25, 2021 at 5:43 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergy or Food Safety Certification. Provide a Food Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. Provide documentation of at least one full tim...
FAIL May 13, 2021 at 2:52 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergy or Food Safety Certification. Provide a Food Allergen Certification for the re-inspection. Provide documentation of at least one full tim...
PASS February 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2020. Address and provide up to date Hood and Ventilation tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL January 29, 2021 at 6:34 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper santizing solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Storage rack where ric...
FAIL January 21, 2021 at 6:59 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Disocontinue and provide a proper santizing solution. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Storage rack where ric...
PASS October 22, 2020 at 3:40 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between electrical conduit and walls. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Raw frozen mea...
FAIL October 14, 2020 at 3:51 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between electrical conduit and walls. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected area. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Raw frozen mea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 18, 2020 at 6:22 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no procedure/kit for vomit and diarrhea. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site wit...
FAIL March 11, 2020 at 4:38 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no procedure/kit for vomit and diarrhea. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site wit...
PASS December 20, 2019 at 6:27 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Shrimp tempura sitting on counter @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above (placed in cold unitat time of inspection) | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Eq...
FAIL December 5, 2019 at 6:34 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Shrimp tempura sitting on counter @ 110f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above (placed in cold unitat time of inspection) | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Eq...
PASS September 3, 2019 at 3:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen shrimp thawing in bucket of water thaw under proper refrigeration or under cold running water | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cra...
FAIL August 26, 2019 at 4:04 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Frozen shrimp thawing in bucket of water thaw under proper refrigeration or under cold running water | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cra...
PASS April 10, 2019 at 11:53 AM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried Sweet Potatoes @ 100f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Shrimp thawing in stagnant water thaw under cold running water or under proper refrigeration | 23-4-602.13...
FAIL March 29, 2019 at 12:28 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Fried Sweet Potatoes @ 100f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Shrimp thawing in stagnant water thaw under cold running water or under proper refrigeration | 23-4-602.13...
PASS December 28, 2018 at 1:21 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between equipment and wall store clean and dry (store on knife rack provided) | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Hole found @ stairs at back of sushi counter seal and supply detai...
FAIL December 19, 2018 at 1:46 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored between equipment and wall store clean and dry (store on knife rack provided) | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Hole found @ stairs at back of sushi counter seal and supply detai...
PASS August 6, 2018 at 12:51 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving in kitchen @ microwave area with grease build up clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) roach seen to left of suhsi counter clean to remove 2) roaches seen in ...
FAIL July 17, 2018 at 11:18 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving in kitchen @ microwave area with grease build up clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) roach seen to left of suhsi counter clean to remove 2) roaches seen in ...
FAIL April 2, 2018 at 2:18 PM
4 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer in basement prep with soils clean to remove | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Live and dead roaches seen on basement floor and glue traps clean to remove and supply detailed IP...
PASS December 19, 2017 at 8:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Crab meat on counter @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) Cut Vegetables on counter @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving in kitchen...
FAIL December 5, 2017 at 2:02 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1) Crab meat on counter @ 55f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below 2) Cut Vegetables on counter @ 48f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving in kitchen...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department