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Osaka Express

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2017

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Boylston (Green Line)

Address
8 PARK PZ
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
37 inspections
15 failures
License
License #32129
Last inspected: July 12, 2017

Inspection History (37 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 12, 2017 at 6:23 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Wall below door to walkin refrigeration damaged- Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 26, 2017 at 8:08 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Small amounts of odor noted at grease trap at 3 bay sink. Grease trap cleaned frequently and last cleaned 01/09/17. Have grease trap inspected and repair seal as needed. No evidence in area around grease tr...
PASS August 23, 2016 at 2:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all items in walk in refrigeration unit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of true upright reach in freezer. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean ...
FAIL August 16, 2016 at 3:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Properly cover all items in walk in refrigeration unit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of true upright reach in freezer. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean ...
PASS February 10, 2016 at 7:44 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap at warewashing area extremely odorous- Last service noted in September 2015. Maintain proper cleaning schedule | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Stoppers broken at 3 bay sink using pla...
FAIL January 29, 2016 at 7:11 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Grease trap at warewashing area extremely odorous- Last service noted in September 2015. Maintain proper cleaning schedule | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Stoppers broken at 3 bay sink using pla...
PASS September 10, 2015 at 2:59 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Provide proper storage of cutting board next to ice machine on the floor elevate at least 6 inches off the floor.PIC corrected during inspection. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade ...
FAIL September 3, 2015 at 3:25 PM
4 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Provide proper storage of cutting board next to ice machine on the floor elevate at least 6 inches off the floor.PIC corrected during inspection. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 9, 2015 at 3:56 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: provide proper refrigeration for sushi station | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide distilled water to perform sushi rice test Properly label all sushi containers.
FAIL April 2, 2015 at 4:07 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cucumber for sushi stored at 67F.Remove and store 41F or below | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Shrimp defrosting ...
FAIL March 26, 2015 at 4:20 PM
22 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced cucumber for sushi stored at 67F.Remove and store 41F or below | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Shrimp defrosting ...
PASS December 9, 2014 at 3:36 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Several wiping cloths at the serving line stored soiled on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Stove used for heating oil very soiled.Cl...
FAIL December 2, 2014 at 3:57 PM
5 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Several wiping cloths at the serving line stored soiled on the counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Stove used for heating oil very soiled.Cl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 2, 2014 at 3:36 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired from March 2014 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Conformance letters for sushi grade fish from January 2013 / Provid...
FAIL April 25, 2014 at 6:26 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood tag expired from March 2014 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP. | M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Conformance letters for sushi grade fish from January 2013 / Provid...
PASS October 2, 2013 at 3:25 PM
12 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove utensils from stagnant water and properly store. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of cardboard on shelving and carts. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repaint/replace r...
FAIL September 26, 2013 at 3:54 PM
12 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Remove utensils from stagnant water and properly store. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Discontinue use of cardboard on shelving and carts. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repaint/replace r...
PASS January 14, 2013 at 3:19 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean interior and exterior of all rice food storage contai...
FAIL January 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean interior and exterior of all rice food storage contai...
PASS September 4, 2012 at 3:19 PM
3 violations
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: Provide proper backflow preventer for hose connection at 3 compartment sink. | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Properly replace all cracked light shields in establishment...
FAIL August 21, 2012 at 3:24 PM
3 violations
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: Provide proper backflow preventer for hose connection at 3 compartment sink. | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properly shielded: Properly replace all cracked light shields in establishment...
PASS May 2, 2012 at 4:19 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper sanitizing reading at 3 compartment sink. (Need 50ppm - 100ppm). | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Properly secure all CO2 tanks in rear food prep area. (Chain)
FAIL April 20, 2012 at 3:14 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper sanitizing reading at 3 compartment sink. (Need 50ppm - 100ppm). | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Properly secure all CO2 tanks in rear food prep area. (Chain)
PASS January 17, 2012 at 3:40 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean fan on floor in kitchen area. | 30-5-203.14 - Cross C...
FAIL January 9, 2012 at 4:53 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution in food prep area's. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly clean fan on floor in kitchen area. | 30-5-203.14 - Cross C...
PASS December 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM
1 violation
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsinks blocked with equipment - keep accessible for handwashing
FAIL November 29, 2011 at 3:32 PM
1 violation
31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: handsinks blocked with equipment - keep accessible for handwashing
PASS September 21, 2011 at 5:12 PM
0 violations
PASS May 9, 2011 at 5:40 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 31, 2011 at 3:30 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: resurface rusted grease trap
PASS December 28, 2010 at 3:48 PM
0 violations
PASS June 7, 2010 at 3:15 PM
0 violations
PASS November 16, 2009 at 3:48 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 1, 2009 at 2:17 PM
2 violations
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: Hose at the mop sink and three compartment are setup with no backflow preventer. Provide. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The hood appears to be working but ...
FAIL May 20, 2009 at 5:30 PM
2 violations
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: Hose at the mop sink and three compartment are setup with no backflow preventer. Provide. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: The hood appears to be working but ...
PASS March 27, 2009 at 2:02 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide rice sample to test. Provide lab report. Provide details about excluding ill employees
FAIL March 24, 2009 at 2:14 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Provide rice sample to test. Provide lab report. Provide details about excluding ill employees
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department