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Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 7, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Longwood (Green Line)

Address
278 BABCOCK ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
60 inspections
25 failures
License
License #19349
Last inspected: November 7, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Throughout the the dining common observed in-use bottles with liquids or sauces not identified with name labels; provide name labels for containers when foods tr...
FAIL October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Throughout the the dining common observed in-use bottles with liquids or sauces not identified with name labels; provide name labels for containers when foods tr...
PASS April 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple items in the salad bar with temperatures above 41F Canteloupe 52F Beets 54F Products out for less than 1 hour and were returned to re...
FAIL April 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple items in the salad bar with temperatures above 41F Canteloupe 52F Beets 54F Products out for less than 1 hour and were returned to re...
PASS December 3, 2024 at 4:56 PM
5 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 procedures with staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
FAIL November 21, 2024 at 5:42 PM
5 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 procedures with staff | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
PASS May 1, 2024 at 6:38 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products in lift top refrigeration unit located in the deli at above 41F. Tuna 47F Sliced Roast Beef 55F Ham 46F Unit is not properly holding t...
FAIL April 24, 2024 at 1:34 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Products in lift top refrigeration unit located in the deli at above 41F. Tuna 47F Sliced Roast Beef 55F Ham 46F Unit is not properly holding t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 5, 2023 at 2:29 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Area at drink station where cut lemons will be displayed with a sneeze guard that does not adequately protect the area- Correct | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Re...
FAIL August 28, 2023 at 4:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Area at drink station where cut lemons will be displayed with a sneeze guard that does not adequately protect the area- Correct | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Re...
PASS March 29, 2023 at 2:59 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): High Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair still out of order. Repair.
FAIL March 17, 2023 at 2:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): High Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair still out of order. Repair. | 590.005/5-103.12-PF - Pressure (Pf): No hot water for high temp dish machines and kettle...
FAIL March 16, 2023 at 2:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): High Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair still out of order. Repair. | 590.005/5-103.12-PF - Pressure (Pf): No hot water for high temp dish machines and kettle...
FAIL March 2, 2023 at 6:30 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-204.113-C - Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C): High Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair still out of order. Repair.
FAIL February 23, 2023 at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS September 21, 2022 at 4:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 2, 2022 at 4:51 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food storage unit at pizza station missing label. Provide. | 590.006/6-201.17-C - Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C): Ceiling tile missing in the middle o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 5, 2021 at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): At the service area clean interior of both top and bottom convection oven. Remove buildup of soil insode the convection oven. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): I...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 25, 2021 at 4:52 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the mens locer room in the basement carpeting contains loose debris and there is trash on the floor area of the individual stalls. Clean floor area remove loose debris and tra...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 6, 2020 at 5:15 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Provide covering for the temporary dumspter used for trash storage at the loading dock area. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor areas of the men's an...
PASS February 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 30, 2019 at 4:20 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelves at airdrying area soiled. Clean properly.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 1, 2019 at 3:27 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Pot Washing Machine Area- Hand Sink next to air drying storage shelves without barrier/splash guard. Provide.
PASS September 28, 2018 at 6:13 PM
0 violations
PASS April 13, 2018 at 3:23 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Salad /Fruit area- Knifes and other utensils stored in stagnant water. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Vegan Section- Cutting Board heavily scored. ...
FAIL April 6, 2018 at 4:43 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Salad /Fruit area- Knifes and other utensils stored in stagnant water. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Vegan Section- Cutting Board heavily scored. ...
PASS December 21, 2017 at 4:12 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced Turkey........49 F Tuna.....................51F Dressing in jar.......50 F Items stored in 2 door reach in at deli station. Items were transported back to the main walk in to cooler to cool to 41 F or below. ...
FAIL December 7, 2017 at 4:14 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced Turkey........49 F Tuna.....................51F Dressing in jar.......50 F Items stored in 2 door reach in at deli station. Items were transported back to the main walk in to cooler to cool to 41 F or below. ...
PASS May 10, 2017 at 5:21 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to diush machine. Repair ceiling leak inside merchandise room located in...
FAIL April 19, 2017 at 4:48 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Repair leak to diush machine. Repair ceiling leak inside merchandise room located in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 23, 2016 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair or replace hot holding cabinet at the gluten free station. Unit reads 180 F but internal thermometer reads 135 F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean out both ...
FAIL November 16, 2016 at 4:35 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: repair or replace hot holding cabinet at the gluten free station. Unit reads 180 F but internal thermometer reads 135 F. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean out both ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 11, 2016 at 3:13 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair damaged hood filter on hot line.
PASS December 14, 2015 at 3:56 PM
1 violation
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: High Temp Dish Machine (Pots) registering 120F for wash cycle. Repair to maintain 150F or above.
FAIL December 7, 2015 at 4:14 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Station- Pork 110F. PIC states it has been cooked an hour ago and re-heated to 165F. Maintain all PHFs at 140F or above. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: High Temp Dish Machine...
FAIL November 30, 2015 at 5:53 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Station- Pork 110F. PIC states it has been cooked an hour ago and re-heated to 165F. Maintain all PHFs at 140F or above. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: High Temp Dish Machine...
PASS February 24, 2015 at 4:26 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut cantelope in self service cold hold line at 53F. Ensure product is cold held at 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in refrigeration. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe to handwash sinks in piz...
FAIL February 17, 2015 at 1:51 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut cantelope in self service cold hold line at 53F. Ensure product is cold held at 41F or below. Removed by PIC and placed in refrigeration. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe to handwash sinks in piz...
PASS May 1, 2014 at 3:22 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ten trays of parcooked french fries are stored at room temperature 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (discarded by manager) Garbanzo beans on and kidney beans on the salad bar are 62F and 63F. Prov...
FAIL April 23, 2014 at 7:47 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Ten trays of parcooked french fries are stored at room temperature 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (discarded by manager) Garbanzo beans on and kidney beans on the salad bar are 62F and 63F. Prov...
FAIL November 7, 2013 at 7:09 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several large bulk food containers not being labled with the proper address. Ensure all foods are being labeled appropriately. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hot dogs in the 2 door hamburger cool...
PASS October 4, 2013 at 2:37 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large pan of hamburger meat with varying tempeatures between 44-53F. PIC stated that the meat had been recently cooked and cooled. Ensure proper cooling methods are in place. PIC remove...
FAIL September 26, 2013 at 2:24 PM
6 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Large pan of hamburger meat with varying tempeatures between 44-53F. PIC stated that the meat had been recently cooked and cooled. Ensure proper cooling methods are in place. PIC remove...
PASS February 20, 2013 at 7:04 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pasta with temperatures ranging from 52-56F. PIC removed and discared pasta at the time of the inspection. Ensure all foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Mussels of wa...
FAIL February 13, 2013 at 6:53 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked pasta with temperatures ranging from 52-56F. PIC removed and discared pasta at the time of the inspection. Ensure all foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Mussels of wa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS September 26, 2012 at 3:58 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked Turkey Goulosh of walk-in cooler at 60F. PIC stated that it had been in the walk-in cooler over night. Ensure proper cooling methods are in place and monitored. PIC removed and voluntarily discarded at the time of the...
FAIL September 18, 2012 at 2:39 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked Turkey Goulosh of walk-in cooler at 60F. PIC stated that it had been in the walk-in cooler over night. Ensure proper cooling methods are in place and monitored. PIC removed and voluntarily discarded at the time of the...
PASS February 3, 2012 at 3:27 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked noodles pasta and cold slaw between 45-46F. American cheese in small deli cooler at 47F. Ensure all foods are maintained at 41F and below. PIC voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - ...
FAIL January 27, 2012 at 4:14 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked noodles pasta and cold slaw between 45-46F. American cheese in small deli cooler at 47F. Ensure all foods are maintained at 41F and below. PIC discarded at time of inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protect...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department