Ogawa Coffee
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 8, 2025
Address
10 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
36 inspections
15 failures
1 closures
License
License #133955
Last inspected: October 8, 2025
Inspection History (36 most recent)
PASS
October 8, 2025
at 7:23 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): 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...
FAIL
September 26, 2025
at 5:05 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): 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...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2025
at 6:22 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): 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 | 590.006/6-201.17-C -...
FAIL
September 12, 2025
at 5:58 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): provide proper reminder and discluser on the menu to alert consumers of raw food consumption. | 590.004/4-101.19-C...
FAIL
August 21, 2025
at 4:50 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eli...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 4:35 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eli...
PASS
February 21, 2025
at 6:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Floors...
FAIL
February 7, 2025
at 4:11 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior of ice machine with mold like build up clean to remove | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Floors...
PASS
May 9, 2024
at 2:03 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hot water heater is undergoing repair and ...
🚫 CLOSURE
May 3, 2024
at 5:19 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): High temp machine rinse between 172-176F / Provide rinse temperatures between 180-194F | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Hot water heater is undergoing repair and ...
FAIL
April 25, 2024
at 3:03 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-703.11-P - Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P): 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
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 13, 2023
at 4:23 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Slow drain at service station hand sink. Service as needed.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 22, 2023
at 4:29 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine with handle in ice. Person in charge corrected.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 30, 2022
at 5:32 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): resurface or replace the worn and stained cutting boards on the cold units in the kitchen. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean the bottom shelf to the 1 door Hoshzaki reach in refri...
PASS
August 4, 2022
at 5:59 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Keep all food items 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the Menumaster Oven in the kitchen. | 590.006...
FAIL
July 28, 2022
at 5:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Keep all food items 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the Menumaster Oven in the kitchen. | 590.006...
PASS
March 24, 2022
at 6:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): on the cold unit in the kitchen resurface or replace the worn and sta...
FAIL
March 17, 2022
at 6:12 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): on the cold unit in the kitchen resurface or replace the worn and sta...
PASS
August 5, 2021
at 4:10 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2021
at 4:48 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS
August 6, 2020
at 4:26 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): The cleanup kit is not available. Provide a cleanup kit and procedures. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): There is no irreversible ther...
FAIL
July 31, 2020
at 11:47 AM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): The cleanup kit is not available. Provide a cleanup kit and procedures. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): There is no irreversible ther...
FAIL
July 6, 2020
at 6:11 PM
2 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): The cleanup kit is not available. Provide a cleanup kit and procedures. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): There is no irreversible ther...
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 5:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Resurface or replace worn and heavily stained cutting board on the cold unit in t...
FAIL
October 17, 2019
at 6:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Resurface or replace worn and heavily stained cutting board on the cold unit in t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 8, 2019
at 6:17 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in us. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor area in front of and next to the locker area in the basement storage room.
PASS
November 1, 2018
at 5:35 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Rersurface or replace worn and stained cutting board on cold unit in the kitchen. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair or replace faucet to the hand sink in the back of the kitchen. Ensure...
FAIL
October 18, 2018
at 3:43 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Rersurface or replace worn and stained cutting board on cold unit in the kitchen. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair or replace faucet to the hand sink in the back of the kitchen. Ensure...
PASS
May 3, 2018
at 5:15 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for thawing PHF's. Chickin observed thawing in stagnant water. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean resurface or replace worn and scoured cutting boards on cold...
FAIL
April 19, 2018
at 3:36 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Provide proper methods for thawing PHF's. Chickin observed thawing in stagnant water. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean resurface or replace worn and scoured cutting boards on cold...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 4, 2017
at 7:12 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door hinge to the coffin style freezer in the basement storage are damaged. Repair. Freezer is still operational. | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Pro...
PASS
February 24, 2017
at 4:44 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce contianers with no labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sponge being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: | 1...
FAIL
February 17, 2017
at 4:39 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce contianers with no labels. Provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sponge being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: | 1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 18, 2016
at 6:00 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue using. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: No paper towels at the hand sink near the dish machine. Provide.
PASS
July 29, 2015
at 5:30 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 13, 2015
at 2:45 PM
0 violations