LULUS' ALLSTON
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
May 20, 2025
Address
417 CAMBRIDGE ST
Allston, MA 02134
Inspection History
43 inspections
23 failures
1 closures
License
License #91594
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
Inspection History (43 most recent)
PASS
May 20, 2025
at 6:23 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials. | 590.009(E) - Anti-...
FAIL
April 30, 2025
at 4:17 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hose at dish washer rinse sink is leaking prep sink drain is...
FAIL
April 23, 2025
at 4:20 PM
5 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Hose at dish washer rinse sink is leaking prep sink drain is...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 19, 2024
at 4:12 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Foods exposed to noxious odors voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach in dumpster. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): No me...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 18, 2024
at 5:39 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Foods exposed to noxious odors voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach in dumpster. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): No me...
FAIL
September 3, 2024
at 5:52 PM
8 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat pest related violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors under around and behind equipment thr...
FAIL
August 27, 2024
at 5:54 PM
8 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Repeat pest related violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors under around and behind equipment thr...
PASS
August 1, 2024
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): Outside area adjacent to dumpster with burrows and exposed earth. Treat and seal with durable pest proof materials. | 590.006/6-202.13-C - Insect Control Devices Design and Installa...
FAIL
July 18, 2024
at 5:16 PM
6 violations
590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Outside dumpster door open. Maintain closed. | 590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): Outside area adjacent to dumpster with burrows and exposed earth. Treat and seal with du...
FAIL
July 11, 2024
at 3:15 PM
6 violations
590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Outside dumpster door open. Maintain closed. | 590.006/6-102.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Outdoor Areas (C): Outside area adjacent to dumpster with burrows and exposed earth. Treat and seal with du...
PASS
July 9, 2024
at 2:56 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-203.14-P - Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P): No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with hol...
FAIL
May 31, 2024
at 5:15 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): CFPM stated one but not all exclusionary symptoms. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Proce...
FAIL
May 20, 2024
at 3:43 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): CFPM stated one but not all exclusionary symptoms. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Proce...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 11, 2024
at 6:33 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salsa at cookline is 50F. Product removed from service. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not O...
FAIL
April 3, 2024
at 3:34 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salsa at cookline is 50F. Product removed from service. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not O...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 4, 2023
at 6:21 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Lower shelf of the 2 door fliptop cooler in the main kitchen area not draining and leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the ...
FAIL
September 13, 2023
at 5:48 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Lower shelf of the 2 door fliptop cooler in the main kitchen area not draining and leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the ...
PASS
February 15, 2023
at 4:39 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee missing a hair restraint.Provide | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with built up soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.14-C -...
FAIL
February 1, 2023
at 5:51 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee missing a hair restraint.Provide | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with built up soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.006/6-501.14-C -...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 9, 2022
at 4:20 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired on 3.16.22.Provide proper clean from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 8.18.22
FAIL
August 19, 2022
at 5:08 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired on 3.16.22.Provide proper clean from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 8.18.22
FAIL
August 11, 2022
at 6:33 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several items in the open top reach in units reading 50-55F for under 60 min.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC stating most items were prepared ...
FAIL
August 4, 2022
at 5:05 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Several items in the open top reach in units reading 50-55F for under 60 min.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC stating most items were prepared ...
PASS
November 5, 2021
at 5:46 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency with obstucted handwash sink at cookline. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food workers without hair restra...
FAIL
October 29, 2021
at 6:04 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers are not washing hands with the proper frequency with obstucted handwash sink at cookline. Retrain staff. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food workers without hair restra...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 9, 2021
at 7:17 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): The vegetables are being cut before they're washed. Wash vegetables before cutting. (corrected on site) | 590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): There is ...
PASS
November 6, 2020
at 3:59 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): No evidence that hands are being washed properly if sinks are blocked and had not hot water. This was address and had hot water when I left. Monitor hot water. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting ...
FAIL
October 28, 2020
at 4:31 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): No evidence that hands are being washed properly if sinks are blocked and had not hot water. This was address and had hot water when I left. Monitor hot water. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting ...
PASS
April 26, 2019
at 2:59 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.Storeroom/walk in unit | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw chicken & raw beef stored above ready to ...
FAIL
April 17, 2019
at 4:13 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.Storeroom/walk in unit | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed raw chicken & raw beef stored above ready to ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 9, 2018
at 5:10 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cook line reach in unit missing handle on top cover.Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometer in bar beer chest with milk. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL
July 31, 2018
at 4:23 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cook line reach in unit missing handle on top cover.Replace Basement:bulk storage bin containing sugar observed broken.Replace | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide internal thermometer in ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 1, 2018
at 3:46 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee observed without hair restraint.Provide | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide...
FAIL
April 17, 2018
at 4:08 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employee observed without hair restraint.Provide | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide...
PASS
August 8, 2017
at 5:18 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food items containers at the lower level without proper labeling. Provide | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High Temp Dish Machine not maitaining proper rinse temp (Fluctuating beween...
FAIL
August 1, 2017
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food items containers at the lower level without proper labeling. Provide | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High Temp Dish Machine not maitaining proper rinse temp (Fluctuating beween...
PASS
October 17, 2016
at 7:21 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The walk-in refrigerator was propped open for delivery and the items in the walk-i are elevated marinated vegetables 46F chicken wings 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The items on the top of the...
FAIL
October 13, 2016
at 4:12 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The walk-in refrigerator was propped open for delivery and the items in the walk-i are elevated marinated vegetables 46F chicken wings 47F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The items on the top of the...
PASS
October 9, 2015
at 3:57 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Mashed potatoes are cooling in deep containers. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from70F to 41F in an additional four ho...
FAIL
September 29, 2015
at 6:12 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Mashed potatoes are cooling in deep containers. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from70F to 41F in an additional four ho...
PASS
January 15, 2015
at 6:03 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 13, 2014
at 2:36 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: There is no employee handwash sign in the upstairs bathroom. Provide. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: The trash is overcrowded. Keep area clean.