GRASSHOPPER VEGETARIAN
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
March 6, 2024
Address
1 N BEACON ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
73 inspections
35 failures
1 closures
License
License #23973
Last inspected: March 6, 2024
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
March 6, 2024
at 7:19 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Beer bottles stored in ice machine. Discard ice and discontinue storing anything in ice machine. Ice is food and should be safely handled protected from contamination...
FAIL
February 28, 2024
at 7:41 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Beer bottles stored in ice machine. Discard ice and discontinue storing anything in ice machine. Ice is food and should be safely handled protected from contamination...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 30, 2023
at 4:53 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of rodent activity in multiple places in the lower level Braman on site at the time of the inspection- Establishmnet is on monthly treatment plan Treatments shall be more often until rodent ...
FAIL
November 14, 2023
at 7:26 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Top of cooking area at the woks with heavy encrusted black buildup- Clean daily | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Wal...
FAIL
November 2, 2023
at 4:47 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Top of cooking area at the woks with heavy encrusted black buildup- Clean daily | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Wal...
PASS
September 7, 2023
at 6:14 PM
15 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Numerous repeated violations are noted on the inspection report Establishment shall follow cleaning schedule Establishment shall maintain proper food protection and tempera...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 25, 2023
at 12:32 PM
26 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Numerous packs of cigarettes including an open pack and evidence of smaoking in the kitchen- Discontinue Open beer at the cookline in a glass bottle- Provide covered cups with straws | ...
FAIL
August 24, 2023
at 6:46 PM
26 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Numerous packs of cigarettes including an open pack and evidence of smaoking in the kitchen- Discontinue Open beer at the cookline in a glass bottle- Provide covered cups with straws | ...
PASS
February 1, 2023
at 6:17 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Bulkhead located at the rear of the establishment with damaged wood and numerous openings- Bulkhead is access to lower level of the establishmeny Make proper repairs to the area to reduce access ...
FAIL
January 24, 2023
at 5:53 PM
14 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Numerous repeated priority violations noted at establishment | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Owner of establishment who was present at the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 13, 2023
at 5:30 PM
27 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed the owner drinking from an open cup at the cookline at the start of the inspection. Numerous packages of open cigarettes and smoking paraphernelia on prep areas and in food serv...
FAIL
January 12, 2023
at 7:34 PM
27 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Observed the owner drinking from an open cup at the cookline at the start of the inspection. Numerous packages of open cigarettes and smoking paraphernelia on prep areas and in food serv...
PASS
December 22, 2022
at 7:36 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
FAIL
December 14, 2022
at 7:03 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 12, 2022
at 6:46 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Open bags of products stored on shelving Provide tightly closing NSF containers to store products | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Areas througho...
FAIL
August 29, 2022
at 2:45 PM
33 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employees preparing foods after entering the kitchen from the dining room the rear exterior of the restaurant and from the lower level storage with no handwashing. Employees must properly wash hands...
FAIL
August 26, 2022
at 4:47 PM
28 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employees preparing foods after entering the kitchen from the dining room the rear exterior of the restaurant and from the lower level storage with no handwashing. Employees must properly wash hands...
PASS
June 1, 2022
at 4:40 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Sinks visibly dry at the time of the inspection No paper towels available at handwashing sink in kitchen Review handwashing procedures | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (P...
FAIL
May 25, 2022
at 6:26 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Sinks visibly dry at the time of the inspection No paper towels available at handwashing sink in kitchen Review handwashing procedures | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (P...
PASS
December 6, 2021
at 5:08 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees without hair restraints. Provide . | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-3...
FAIL
December 2, 2021
at 4:41 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees without hair restraints. Provide . | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-3...
PASS
June 16, 2021
at 6:33 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bags of food in reach in basement ...
FAIL
June 10, 2021
at 3:35 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bags of food in reach in basement ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 19, 2021
at 7:16 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Wooden cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 590.004/4-501.15-C - Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C): Dish machine door jams when opening. Repair. | 590.006/...
FAIL
March 12, 2021
at 7:03 PM
20 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Staff not washing hands with the proper frequency when returning to work area. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple P & Pf violations cited. Provide act...
FAIL
March 11, 2021
at 6:21 PM
20 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Staff not washing hands with the proper frequency when returning to work area. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Multiple P & Pf violations cited. Provide act...
PASS
December 4, 2020
at 9:55 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Manager cannot explain required employee health policy exclusion and restriction requirements. Develop and train staff in employee health policy. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P)...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 2, 2020
at 6:41 PM
21 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): Manager cannot explain required employee health policy exclusion and restriction requirements. Develop and train staff in employee health policy. | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P)...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 17, 2020
at 3:12 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of tobacco use near warewashing area. Discontinue. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Provide hair restraints for food workers. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF -...
FAIL
July 15, 2020
at 5:25 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Evidence of tobacco use near warewashing area. Discontinue. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Provide hair restraints for food workers. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF -...
PASS
October 26, 2019
at 2:13 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit for clean up of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): No proof of certified...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 25, 2019
at 2:27 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Evidence that no hand washing is being performed - Observed no hand washing during inspection | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit for c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 21, 2019
at 3:38 PM
24 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Evidence that no hand washing is being performed - Observed no hand washing during inspection | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures and kit for c...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 7, 2018
at 1:04 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Non commercial grade (NSF approved) refrigeration/freezer units in food prep/basement area. No splash guard between hand sink and food prep area - Kitchen/prep | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Fl...
FAIL
March 23, 2018
at 1:04 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Non commercial grade (NSF approved) refrigeration/freezer units in food prep/basement area. No splash guard between hand sink and food prep area - Kitchen/prep | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: T...
FAIL
March 17, 2018
at 2:09 PM
23 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice on counter at 60 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Noodles and other food stored in soiled food containers. Food products stored in barrels meant for trash - Basement Tools stored with food items. Food pr...
🚫 CLOSURE
March 14, 2018
at 2:06 PM
21 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice on counter at 60 F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Noodles and other food stored in soiled food containers. Food products stored in barrels meant for trash - Basement Tools stored with food items. Food pr...
PASS
October 11, 2017
at 3:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement walk in cooler keep al food supplies 6 inches of fthe floor area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards in kitchen are heavily stained with deep grooves in the surface. Res...
FAIL
September 21, 2017
at 4:20 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: In the basement walk in cooler keep al food supplies 6 inches of fthe floor area. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards in kitchen are heavily stained with deep grooves in the surface. Res...
PASS
August 8, 2017
at 5:42 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold Hoding Unit at the cooking line-Tofu 53F Vegetable Shrimp 50F Vegeytable Beef 46F. Unit 46F. PIC added ice to the food for immediate use and remove the rest to the main walk-in. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or bel...
FAIL
August 1, 2017
at 4:28 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cold Hoding Unit at the cooking line-Tofu 53F Vegetable Shrimp 50F Vegeytable Beef 46F. Unit 46F. PIC added ice to the food for immediate use and remove the rest to the main walk-in. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or bel...
PASS
October 27, 2016
at 7:02 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items on top of the in line refrigeration are filled above the fill lines; tofu 52F garlic 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items that were elevated were discarded) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contac...
FAIL
October 18, 2016
at 5:15 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items on top of the in line refrigeration are filled above the fill lines; tofu 52F garlic 56F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (Items that were elevated were discarded) | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contac...
PASS
November 17, 2015
at 7:27 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The soup made yesterday and cooling in the refrigerator is 48F in the center and 43F along the exterior. Properly cool food products and stir during cooling to be sure that the items is cooled properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - C...
FAIL
November 10, 2015
at 7:10 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The soup made yesterday and cooling in the refrigerator is 48F in the center and 43F along the exterior. Properly cool food products and stir during cooling to be sure that the items is cooled properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - C...
PASS
July 23, 2015
at 4:49 PM
3 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The dishwasher is leaking. Repair. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: The dumpster is soiled. Clean to remove. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: The floor in ...
FAIL
June 19, 2015
at 6:48 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice on the counter is 88F carrot and potato soup in the steam table is 96F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The in-line refrigerator is not working properly tofu 58...
FAIL
June 17, 2015
at 4:17 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Brown rice on the counter is 88F carrot and potato soup in the steam table is 96F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The in-line refrigerator is not working properly tofu 58...
PASS
May 8, 2015
at 6:17 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: The broccoli is being cut without being washed. Other vegetables are cut and not washed. Properly wash all vegetables before they are sliced. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are open fly t...