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Wagamama

Latest: PASS August 18, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Back Bay

Address
800 BOYLSTON ST
Boston, MA 02199
Inspection History
74 inspections
37 failures
License
License #30968
Last inspected: August 18, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS August 18, 2025 at 4:06 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Replace the missing hood filters above the cook lines. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): The cove...
FAIL August 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Replace the missing hood filters above the cook lines. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): The cove...
PASS February 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C): Clean the floor from under.around the grease bin to remove soils & grease. | L1 - : Provide current allergen awareness & choke safe certificates from a full time employee.
FAIL February 16, 2024 at 4:35 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the freezer missing c...
FAIL February 6, 2024 at 5:23 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the freezer missing c...
PASS August 14, 2023 at 7:13 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ceramic bowl being used to dispense cooked rice out of rice cooker. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Employee cell phone in close proxmi...
FAIL August 7, 2023 at 3:45 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ceramic bowl being used to dispense cooked rice out of rice cooker. Discontinue. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Employee cell phone in close proxmi...
PASS February 21, 2023 at 5:32 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw animal products stored above ready to eat foods on production line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Bet...
FAIL February 14, 2023 at 4:51 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw animal products stored above ready to eat foods on production line. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Bet...
PASS December 7, 2022 at 7:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple bulk bins without lables. Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed be...
FAIL November 29, 2022 at 4:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple bulk bins without lables. Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed be...
PASS July 5, 2022 at 2:59 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowl being used as a scoop in walk in. Bowl was left inside the sauce container. Remove | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp cloths out on cookline. Remove...
FAIL June 27, 2022 at 6:37 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Bowl being used as a scoop in walk in. Bowl was left inside the sauce container. Remove | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp cloths out on cookline. Remove...
PASS March 11, 2022 at 4:22 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed ROP fish being thawed in package in the walk in. Unpackage before thawing. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Beef and fish in low b...
FAIL March 3, 2022 at 7:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed ROP fish being thawed in package in the walk in. Unpackage before thawing. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Beef and fish in low b...
PASS February 11, 2022 at 5:37 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Kitchen floor grout observed worn/missing.Re-grout kitchen floor as needed. Some tiles on the dining room floor are loose from what appears to be water damage from under them.Repair PI...
FAIL December 17, 2021 at 4:23 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Kitchen floor grout observed worn/missing.Re-grout kitchen floor as needed. Some tiles on the dining room floor are loose from what appears to be water damage from under them.Repair PI...
FAIL December 3, 2021 at 7:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Kitchen floor grout observed worn/missing.Re-grout kitchen floor as needed. Some tiles on the dining room floor are loose from what appears to be water damage from under them.Repair PI...
FAIL November 16, 2021 at 5:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Kitchen floor grout observed worn/missing.Re-grout kitchen floor as needed. Some tiles on the dining room floor are loose from what appears to be water damage from under them.Repair PI...
FAIL November 9, 2021 at 4:57 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Kitchen floor grout observed worn/missing.Re-grout kitchen floor as needed. Some tiles on the dining room floor are loose from what appears to be water damage from under them.Repair PI...
FAIL October 27, 2021 at 3:01 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters missing from cook line #2 vents.Replace | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Storage room shelving...
FAIL October 26, 2021 at 4:51 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters missing from cook line #2 vents.Replace | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Storage room shelving...
PASS July 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in...
FAIL July 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Items in...
PASS February 26, 2021 at 4:51 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): High temp dish machine wash temp reading 140F.Repair Maintain wash temp minimum 150F or per manufactures specifications. Rinse temp reading 181F | 590.004/4-6...
FAIL February 17, 2021 at 5:21 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.110-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf): High temp dish machine wash temp reading 140F.Repair Maintain wash temp minimum 150F or per manufactures specifications. Rinse temp reading 181F | 590.004/4-6...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Excess water observed in the 2 door reach in.PIC states he is aware of a condensation issue.Repair.Clean to remove excess water | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Re...
PASS July 23, 2020 at 6:05 PM
0 violations
PASS March 16, 2020 at 5:46 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 12, 2019 at 3:07 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints at juice bar | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide full kit and written procedures | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measur...
FAIL September 5, 2019 at 3:23 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): provide hair restraints at juice bar | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide full kit and written procedures | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 1, 2019 at 3:19 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn green cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of 3 bay sink/soiled pans in wash bay not in sanitizing bay | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng ...
FAIL March 25, 2019 at 3:21 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface worn green cutting boards | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/provide proper set up of 3 bay sink/soiled pans in wash bay not in sanitizing bay | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 16, 2018 at 3:56 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: dry goods/paper storage room/provide smooth non porous ceiling
FAIL October 1, 2018 at 4:21 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing door gasket on ice machine | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: walk in/repair damaged silver wall outside of walk in dry goods/paper storage room/provide smooth non p...
FAIL September 24, 2018 at 4:59 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing door gasket on ice machine | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: by ice machine/replace damaged wall molding walk in/repair damaged silver wall outside of walk in dry g...
FAIL August 31, 2018 at 2:47 PM
12 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair 1 door reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace missing door gasket on ice machine | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces:...
FAIL August 30, 2018 at 2:38 PM
12 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair 1 door reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: properly secure all co2 tanks restrooms/repair hand dryer | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS January 16, 2018 at 4:09 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair loose front cover to non working grill | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/repair pump to sanitize/will manually feed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior...
FAIL January 9, 2018 at 4:38 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair loose front cover to non working grill | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sink/repair pump to sanitize/will manually feed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior...
PASS November 27, 2017 at 4:42 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Temp guage not registering on low temp glass washer.Repair Chlorine reading 50PPM
FAIL November 9, 2017 at 5:26 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Interior shelving of 3 door reach ibn unit observed with visible rust.Resurface/Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Temp guage not registering on low temp glass washer.Repair Chlorine read...
FAIL October 30, 2017 at 4:46 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Interior shelving of 3 door reach ibn unit observed with visible rust.Resurface/Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Temp guage not registering on low temp glass washer.Repair Chlorine read...
PASS February 17, 2017 at 5:40 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk ncontainer storage bins missing proper labels.Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Left side 2 door reach in at the end of the hot line not operating.Repair. PIC states that she...
FAIL February 8, 2017 at 5:43 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk ncontainer storage bins missing proper labels.Provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Left side 2 door reach in at the end of the hot line not operating.Repair. PIC states that she...
PASS November 8, 2016 at 6:39 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration unit not working.Repair.PIC has unit out of service until repairs are complete. PIC states that a service tech has ordered parts. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish m...
FAIL November 1, 2016 at 6:37 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Refrigeration unit not working.Repair.PIC has unit out of service until repairs are complete. PIC states that a service tech has ordered parts. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: High temp dish m...
PASS March 17, 2016 at 6:18 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken breast 130F for 30 min.PIC will re heat.Maintain all hot holding 140F or above. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink next to fry station leaking from drainpipe area.Repair Handsink faucet ...
FAIL March 7, 2016 at 5:04 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken breast 130F for 30 min.PIC will re heat.Maintain all hot holding 140F or above. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink next to fry station leaking from drainpipe area.Repair Handsink faucet ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 3, 2015 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: wait station juice bar/provide all cut fruits and vegetables prooerly submerged in ice handsink/remove storage of take out containers at shelf above sink provide scoop with handle for all bulk food bins discontin...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department