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Ogawa Coffee

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Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM

Address
10 MILK ST
North End, MA 02109
Category
FT
Violations
6 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 2 major
Facility History
36 inspections
15 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 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.

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 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.

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-501.112-PF

Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)

high temp dish machine Repair and provide wash gauge to wash 150 and rinse 194

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Provide certified food manager and updated allergen trained manager

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(C). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(C) | FDA Code: Section 2
• MINOR 590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Front counter clean the floor under the shelving between the equipment to remove soils Employee restroom clean and organized remove all food items fixed the broken toilet. clean the exterior of ice machine to remove dust clean inside the hand sink to remove coffee spills Outdoor floor fill out the holes on the floor and clean the ground to remove debris. basement seal all holes on the wall Blue hood sticker expired june 16 2024 .call and schedule appoitment to have it clean

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-201.17-C

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

provide properly enclosed ceiling ( smooth durabel and cleaneable) at all food prep/warewashing areas to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, washable surfaces; No holes or damage; Light-colored in food areas; Clean condition

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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