Azama Grill
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
June 10, 2025
Address
44 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
53 inspections
26 failures
1 closures
License
License #37229
Last inspected: June 10, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
June 10, 2025
at 6:56 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
FAIL
June 5, 2025
at 6:01 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Send most current pest report from licensed pest control company. Majority of cleaning completed. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood stic...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 28, 2025
at 4:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Deli refrigerator holding at 50F. All food- hummus beans dolma at 55F. All food in refrogerator for less than 2 hours. Moved to beverage refr...
FAIL
May 19, 2025
at 5:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Deli refrigerator holding at 50F. All food- hummus beans dolma at 55F. All food in refrogerator for less than 2 hours. Moved to beverage refr...
PASS
January 10, 2025
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): Provide inside thermometer for walkin cooler. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): One of two fans in walkin cooler motor is not working. Ma...
FAIL
January 3, 2025
at 8:09 PM
12 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): 590.011 The online menu is missing the allergen advisory. Provide. "The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if person in your par...
FAIL
December 27, 2024
at 5:10 PM
12 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): 590.011 The online menu is missing the allergen advisory. Provide. "The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if person in your par...
PASS
April 26, 2024
at 3:27 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers and squeeze bottles throughout with no labeling | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking ...
FAIL
April 19, 2024
at 7:19 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time time of the inspection the employees on site were unable to prov...
🚫 CLOSURE
April 18, 2024
at 3:58 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees with no hair restraints- Provide | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time time of the inspection the employees on site were unable to prov...
PASS
August 15, 2023
at 2:44 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. PIC stated ir is scheduled for repair next week. Repair.
FAIL
July 27, 2023
at 4:34 PM
17 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handwashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in as...
FAIL
July 20, 2023
at 3:40 PM
16 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handwashing. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in as...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 24, 2023
at 7:37 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 22, 2022
at 2:40 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease placed in two open plastic containers. PIC states that the main grease container was filled so he had to put it there. Provide proper storage for grease properly enclosed.
FAIL
September 15, 2022
at 5:56 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease placed in two open plastic containers. PIC states that the main grease container was filled so he had to put it there. Provide proper storage for grease properly enclosed.
PASS
April 26, 2022
at 6:19 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No Vomiting and Diarrheal clean-up kit nor written instructions. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Allergen Awareness Certifica...
FAIL
April 19, 2022
at 6:25 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No Vomiting and Diarrheal clean-up kit nor written instructions. Provide. | 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No Allergen Awareness Certifica...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 20, 2021
at 3:42 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Reach in unit running at 51F and leaking water / Scheduled for repair today. Nothing is stored in the bottom of the unit food up top is on ice in order to maintain co...
FAIL
September 7, 2021
at 4:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hummus 55F / Discussed keeping the top reach in cover closed while not busy to keep cold air in. Item moved to low boy to cool down / Provide ...
FAIL
August 31, 2021
at 6:46 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hummus 55F / Discussed keeping the top reach in cover closed while not busy to keep cold air in. Item moved to low boy to cool down / Provide ...
PASS
April 29, 2021
at 7:31 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all used wiing cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): cutting board on the cold unit on the service line is scoured and ...
FAIL
April 22, 2021
at 3:02 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all used wiing cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): cutting board on the cold unit on the service line is scoured and ...
PASS
December 23, 2020
at 8:35 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager or owner needs to establish routine protocols for this establishment. Upon inspection there is no routine cleaning preformed on a consistent bases at this establishment | 590...
FAIL
December 16, 2020
at 6:00 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Manager or owner needs to establish routine protocols for this establishment. Upon inspection there is no routine cleaning preformed on a consistent bases at this establishment | 590...
PASS
July 30, 2020
at 6:45 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): repair damaged screen on back door. Ensure no entry of outside pests. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): clean floor throughout basement. Remove...
FAIL
July 23, 2020
at 4:30 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all unused wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): repair damaged screen on back door. Ensure no entry of outside ...
FAIL
July 16, 2020
at 4:24 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all unused wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): repair damaged screen on back door. Ensure no entry of outside ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 16, 2019
at 5:48 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Bulk food containers at lower level missing proper labeling. Provide. ...
FAIL
September 9, 2019
at 5:01 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Bulk food containers at lower level missing proper labeling. Provide. ...
PASS
September 4, 2018
at 5:09 PM
12 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing drain plugs PIC states that towels are used to bolck it. Provide d...
FAIL
August 23, 2018
at 4:32 PM
12 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting board at the serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Three Bay Sink missing drain plugs PIC states that towels are used to bolck it. Provide d...
PASS
June 19, 2017
at 2:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep 50 pound bag of onions 6 inches off the floor. Keep all food supplies 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: rpair broken cabinet door below prep table. | 21-3-304....
FAIL
June 2, 2017
at 4:26 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep 50 pound bag of onions 6 inches off the floor. Keep all food supplies 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: rpair broken cabinet door below prep table. | 21-3-304....
PASS
April 26, 2016
at 2:54 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the walk in cooler keep all food items 6 inches off the floor. Clean interior and exterior of heavily soiled onion container. Discontinur storage of onions in container until container is washed rinsed and ...
FAIL
April 12, 2016
at 3:33 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the walk in cooler keep all food items 6 inches off the floor. Clean interior and exterior of heavily soiled onion container. Discontinur storage of onions in container until container is washed rinsed and ...
PASS
June 29, 2015
at 4:54 PM
5 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: The clean equipment is stored on top of the grease trap. Store equipment properly. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: There are no soap and paper towels at the front h...
FAIL
June 11, 2015
at 4:17 PM
5 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: The clean equipment is stored on top of the grease trap. Store equipment properly. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: There are no soap and paper towels at the front h...
PASS
August 25, 2014
at 3:02 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The front handsink is adjacent to a prep table. Provide a separation to prevent contamination. The walk-in cooler is unorganized and there are products stored on the ground. Clean the refrigerator and store ite...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 18, 2014
at 4:41 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The front handsink is adjacent to a prep table. Provide a separation to prevent contamination. The walk-in cooler is unorganized and there are products stored on the ground. Clean the refrigerator and store ite...
FAIL
August 8, 2014
at 5:12 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The front handsink is adjacent to a prep table. Provide a separation to prevent contamination. The walk-in cooler is unorganized and there are products stored on the ground. Clean the refrigerator and store ite...
PASS
September 27, 2013
at 6:33 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bags of beans observed being stored on the ground in the basement storage area. Dsicontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Metal bowl bein...
FAIL
September 19, 2013
at 3:24 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Large bags of beans observed being stored on the ground in the basement storage area. Dsicontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Metal bowl bein...
PASS
January 25, 2013
at 4:28 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers evident at the time of the inspection. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cutting board and table observed being used directly next to mop sink with no protection from dirty...
FAIL
January 18, 2013
at 3:37 PM
8 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers evident at the time of the inspection. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cutting board and table observed being used directly next to mop sink with no protection from dirty...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 17, 2012
at 3:18 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Beef and lamb being on an open air vertical broiler at 126F at the begining of the inspection. A tempertature was taken at the end of the inspection as well before Azamar opened to the public and the final temperatu...
FAIL
April 10, 2012
at 2:24 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Beef and lamb being on an open air vertical broiler at 126F at the begining of the inspection. A tempertature was taken at the end of the inspection as well before Azamar opened to the public and the final temperatures ...