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Bonchon Allston

Latest: PASS November 7, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Beaconsfield (Green Line)

Address
101 BRIGHTON AV
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
101 inspections
50 failures
License
License #78286
Last inspected: November 7, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the hold holding unit near the fryolaters chicken at 109F had been cooked two hours ago per the person in charge. Person in charge decided to re...
FAIL October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the hold holding unit near the fryolaters chicken at 109F had been cooked two hours ago per the person in charge. Person in charge decided to re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 13, 2025 at 6:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): The wash and rinse gauges on the high temperature dish machine are not properly measuring the washer temperature. An irrevers...
FAIL June 2, 2025 at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): The wash and rinse gauges on the high temperature dish machine are not properly measuring the washer temperature. An irrevers...
FAIL May 22, 2025 at 3:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): The wash and rinse gauges on the high temperature dish machine are not properly measuring the washer temperature. An irrevers...
PASS February 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): The temperature gauges on the high temperature dish machine are not properly working Per a thermal strip used at the time of the inspection the machine is properly sanitizing A ...
FAIL February 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employee eating in the kitchen- Designate area for employee meals | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): At the time of the inspection prio...
FAIL January 27, 2025 at 7:39 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed employee eating in the kitchen- Designate area for employee meals | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): At the time of the inspection prio...
PASS November 26, 2024 at 7:14 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No irreversible thermometer available at the establishment for the high temperature dishwasher-Provide | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and ...
FAIL November 19, 2024 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): No irreversible thermometer available at the establishment for the high temperature dishwasher-Provide | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and ...
PASS September 27, 2024 at 2:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): At the time of the inspection numerous areas of the establishment including the front counter the dining room and a section of the lower level are under constructed. No work was in pr...
FAIL September 6, 2024 at 2:14 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): At the time of the inspection numerous areas of the establishment including the front counter the dining room and a section of the lower level are under constructed. No work was in pr...
FAIL August 30, 2024 at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): At the time of the inspection numerous areas of the establishment including the front counter the dining room and a section of the lower level are under constructed. No work was in pr...
FAIL August 23, 2024 at 4:40 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed scoops stored in products with the handle in the product Scoops for rice and utensils at the cookline stored in soiled stagnant water- Corrected on site | 590.004/4-204.115-PF...
FAIL August 14, 2024 at 3:58 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed scoops stored in products with the handle in the product Scoops for rice and utensils at the cookline stored in soiled stagnant water- Corrected on site | 590.004/4-204.115-PF...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 2, 2024 at 6:23 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Numerous utensils stored in heavily s...
FAIL March 25, 2024 at 6:43 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Numerous utensils stored in heavily s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 30, 2023 at 6:11 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils used for rice dispencer stored in stagnant at ambient temperature. Discontinue store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Con...
FAIL October 19, 2023 at 3:42 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils used for rice dispencer stored in stagnant at ambient temperature. Discontinue store properly on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 13, 2023 at 3:25 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employees putting on gloves in the lower level to prepare foods without washing hands- Corrected on site | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): The employee that...
FAIL July 6, 2023 at 2:58 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employees putting on gloves in the lower level to prepare foods without washing hands- Corrected on site | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): The employee that...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 13, 2023 at 3:35 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper handwashing practices and proper hot holding. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed several in-use utensils stro...
FAIL March 6, 2023 at 5:12 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper handwashing practices and proper hot holding. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed several in-use utensils stro...
PASS November 23, 2022 at 4:53 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of froylators with large grease build up. Handsink at lower level very...
FAIL November 16, 2022 at 5:01 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Exterior of froylators with large grease build up. Handsink at lower level very...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 15, 2022 at 6:16 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-203.13-C - Pressure Measuring Devices Mechanical Warewashing Equipment (C): High Temp Dish Machine out of order. Three Bay Sink used for warewashing at this time. Dish Machine Scheduled to be replaced ivoice submitted. Repair or repl...
FAIL September 6, 2022 at 3:33 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-203.13-C - Pressure Measuring Devices Mechanical Warewashing Equipment (C): High Temp Dish Machine out of order. Three Bay Sink used for warewashing at this time. Dish Machine Scheduled to be replaced ivoice submitted. Repair or repl...
FAIL August 9, 2022 at 4:15 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-203.13-C - Pressure Measuring Devices Mechanical Warewashing Equipment (C): High Temp Dish Machine out of order. Three Bay Sink used for warewashing at this time. Dish Machine Scheduled to be replaced ivoice submitted. Repair or repl...
FAIL July 26, 2022 at 4:21 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-204.116-PF - Manual Warewashing Equipment Heaters and Baskets (Pf): High Temp Dish Machine out of order. Three Bay Sink used for warewashing at this time. Repair or replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Cooking l...
PASS March 30, 2022 at 4:30 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping cloths soiled on counters and empty container for sanitizer solution. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed chicken thawing (in a...
FAIL March 23, 2022 at 5:23 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed wiping cloths soiled on counters and empty container for sanitizer solution. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Observed chicken thawing (in a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 22, 2021 at 5:33 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the basmeent storage ...
FAIL November 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): In the basmeent storage ...
PASS May 12, 2021 at 5:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): clean exterior of the oil storage container outside next to the dumpster. | 59...
FAIL May 4, 2021 at 6:26 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): clean exterior of the oil storage container outside next to the dumpster. | 59...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 4, 2021 at 8:45 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all food products stored on the floor in the main kitchen and downstairs in the walk in cooler. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equip...
FAIL February 25, 2021 at 7:40 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Remove all food products stored on the floor in the main kitchen and downstairs in the walk in cooler. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equip...
PASS December 9, 2020 at 7:45 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Remove heavy ice buildup on walk in freezer floor in the basement. Check condensor for leak. Remove ice buildup on condensor in the last walk in cooler. Defrost unit. | 590.005/...
FAIL December 2, 2020 at 4:54 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Remove heavy ice buildup on walk in freezer floor in the basement. Check condensor for leak. Remove ice buildup on condensor in the last walk in cooler. Defrost unit. | 590.005/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 1, 2020 at 8:08 PM
8 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide a Certified Food Manager. Current post certificate is a manager that no longer works rthere according to the PIC/Supervisor on duty. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Pre...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 26, 2020 at 7:10 PM
10 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): provide a Certified Food Manager. Current post certificate is a manager that no longer works rthere according to the PIC/Supervisor on duty. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Pre...
FAIL August 19, 2020 at 4:22 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Only use scoops with handles for dispensing bulk food items. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove heavy buildup of soils on...
PASS March 24, 2020 at 3:19 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): remove plastic bowls used for dispensing sauce in the sauce container located in the basement. Use a ladel or scoop with a handle for dispensing bulk sauce. | 590.00...
FAIL March 16, 2020 at 4:00 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): remove plastic bowls used for dispensing sauce in the sauce container located in the basement. Use a ladel or scoop with a handle for dispensing bulk sauce. | 590.00...
PASS December 19, 2019 at 4:55 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re train staff with regard to proper HACCP plan procedures and proper hand sink usage. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk...
FAIL December 12, 2019 at 5:07 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Re train staff with regard to proper HACCP plan procedures and proper hand sink usage. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk...
PASS December 2, 2019 at 7:04 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): provide professional company to clean grease trap/provide report | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): remove white drain pipe from draining into handsink | 590.006/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 25, 2019 at 4:41 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): provide professional company to clean grease trap/provide report | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): remove white drain pipe from draining into handsink | 590.006/...
FAIL November 22, 2019 at 9:25 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): provide professional company to clean grease trap/provide report | 590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): repair floor drain and piping from dishroom remove white drain...
PASS August 21, 2019 at 6:07 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to maintaining required HACCP plan logs Proper warewashing at three bay sink Proper rodent monitoring. | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durabil...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department