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Latest: PASS October 16, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Allston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Harvard Square (Red Line)

Address
1 SOLDIERS FIELD RD
Allston, MA 02163
Inspection History
53 inspections
21 failures
License
License #21676
Last inspected: October 16, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS October 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
0 violations
PASS May 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing per package instructions. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. P...
FAIL April 30, 2025 at 3:44 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing per package instructions. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2024 at 5:12 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Reduced oxgyen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. Ensure tuna packages are pierced or removed prior to thawing. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Mop sink faucet in Spangler servery l...
PASS May 10, 2024 at 2:24 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Multiple prepped foods items held past 7 days or undated: salad dressing hummus dips cooked beans. Discarded by PIC. Review with staff to prep less date all prepped pr...
FAIL May 3, 2024 at 4:22 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-404.11-PF - Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf): Multiple prepped foods items held past 7 days or undated: salad dressing hummus dips cooked beans. Discarded by PIC. Review with staff to prep less date all prepped pr...
PASS August 15, 2023 at 2:59 PM
0 violations
PASS February 9, 2023 at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Area affected by water leak shall be fully cleaned and sanitized following repairs. Provide information to the Health Department for process and products used for cleaning and sanitizing areas | 5...
FAIL February 8, 2023 at 5:45 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salad Bar:Salmon Pasta 46F Quinoa Salad 46F Cantina Station: Tomatoes 46F Guacamole 46F All out of...
FAIL February 1, 2023 at 6:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Salad Bar:Salmon Pasta 46F Quinoa Salad 46F Cantina Station: Tomatoes 46F Guacamole 46F All out of...
PASS September 19, 2022 at 4:41 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report Review cold/hot holding procedures with staff for foods to be held along service line | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temp...
FAIL September 12, 2022 at 4:16 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report Review cold/hot holding procedures with staff for foods to be held along service line | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temp...
PASS July 5, 2022 at 3:05 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): At the time of the initial iinspection water at the handsinks was at 57F-77F due to the water being left on at the tilt skillet area- Water temperature at handsinks is compromised if water...
FAIL May 24, 2022 at 3:49 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-103.11-PF - Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf): At the time of the inspection water at multiple handsinks with temperatures of 57F- 77F Facilities on site at the time of the inspection turned off spray arms at the skillet/tilt kettl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 17, 2022 at 4:51 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above produce in refrigeration at service line- Corrected on site | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or...
FAIL May 11, 2022 at 1:20 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Eggs stored above produce in refrigeration at service line- Corrected on site | 590.003/3-701.11-P - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or...
PASS November 19, 2021 at 3:32 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Both blast chillers in basment kitchen inoperable. Additional blast chiller on site in use along with proper cooling methods.
FAIL August 26, 2021 at 4:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Scrambled eggs at buffet line 121F. Maintain above 135F. COS. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Both blast chill...
FAIL August 16, 2021 at 1:59 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Scrambled eggs at buffet line 121F. Maintain above 135F. COS. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Both bl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 9, 2020 at 4:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): As discussed caulking at hand sink will need to be replaced. Moldy | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards in sandwich station in grab and go location will need to be cleaned t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 11, 2020 at 4:22 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed multiple food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves Observed food handlers not washing hands returning to work station Using hand air dryers in employee bathroom no barrier...
FAIL January 23, 2020 at 6:46 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed multiple food handlers not washing hand prior to donning on clean gloves Observed food handlers not washing hands returning to work station Using hand air dryers in employee bathroom no barrier...
PASS March 18, 2019 at 1:46 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding - Customer Service Steamed broccoli 109 F Removed from service TCS foods are stored above fill line on hot h...
FAIL February 25, 2019 at 3:25 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot holding - Customer Service Steamed broccoli 109 F Removed from service TCS foods are stored above fill line on hot h...
PASS November 2, 2018 at 3:02 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on bulk storage containers | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink hot water(dish room HS #1 & HS #10 fixtures not operating properly Repair Dish room:Hand...
FAIL October 24, 2018 at 5:15 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide proper labels on bulk storage containers | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Hand sink hot water(dish room HS #1 & HS #10 fixtures not operating properly Repair Dish room:Hand...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 19, 2018 at 5:43 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean lower shelves of dish rack to remove soils & spills. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean walls around 3 bay sink to remove soils.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 19, 2017 at 4:02 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: Pic states Time as a public health control being used for buffet station.Discontinue. PIC instructed to provide all necessary documentation to the health department for review. Procedures to be revie...
FAIL December 12, 2017 at 7:07 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.19 - Times as a Public Health Control: Pic states Time as a public health control being used for buffet station.Discontinue. PIC instructed to provide all necessary documentation to the health department for review. Procedures to be revie...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 28, 2017 at 5:27 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cold unit at the action station--48 F. Provide temperature of 41 F or below for unit while supporting food products. | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: Discontinu...
PASS October 7, 2016 at 4:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: There are items on the salad bar that are not at temperature; eggplant 48F kale 50F pickled veggie 50F egs 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are no sneez...
FAIL September 27, 2016 at 5:34 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: There are items on the salad bar that are not at temperature; eggplant 48F kale 50F pickled veggie 50F egs 48F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are no sneez...
PASS April 14, 2015 at 7:11 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The chicken cooked earlier in the day for salad bar and saute station is between 52F - 60F. Properly cool items and when they get to service make sure they are 41F or below. The eelin the sushi area is 127F. Properl...
FAIL April 7, 2015 at 5:01 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The chicken cooked earlier in the day for salad bar and saute station is between 52F - 60F. Properly cool items and when they get to service make sure they are 41F or below. The eelin the sushi area is 127F. Properl...
PASS August 7, 2014 at 2:41 PM
0 violations
PASS May 15, 2014 at 2:55 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The toasted farro salad is at ambient temperature 71F on the salad bar. Items need to be held at 41F or below or a varinace needs to be granted to store items outside of temperature control. The polenta on the pre...
FAIL May 5, 2014 at 4:42 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The toasted farro salad is at ambient temperature 71F on the salad bar. Items need to be held at 41F or below or a varinace needs to be granted to store items outside of temperature control. The polenta on the pre...
PASS December 17, 2013 at 3:40 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced carrot and scallions being left out at room temperature (66F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed foods out of temperature at the time of the ...
FAIL December 10, 2013 at 4:46 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced carrot and scallions being left out at room temperature (66F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed foods out of temperature at the time of the ...
PASS August 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM
0 violations
PASS April 1, 2013 at 1:27 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked shrimp in hot holding unit at stir fry station with tempeatures between 95-100F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F. PIC removed and reheated shrimp to 165F to ensure no bacterial ...
FAIL March 25, 2013 at 2:02 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked shrimp in hot holding unit at stir fry station with tempeatures between 95-100F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F. PIC removed and reheated shrimp to 165F to ensure no bacterial ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 20, 2012 at 5:45 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 Cutting boards in the Taqueria service area visibly soiled and scoared. Clean to remove replace or resurface. | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: Single service paper cups bei...
PASS February 6, 2012 at 6:09 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad in 2 door Traulsen with an elevated temperature of 46F. PIC removed chicken salad at time of inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 41F and below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
FAIL January 30, 2012 at 4:59 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad in 2 door Traulsen with an elevated temperature of 46F. PIC removed chicken salad at time of inspection. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 41F and below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
PASS November 9, 2011 at 6:40 PM
0 violations
PASS March 29, 2011 at 6:54 PM
0 violations
PASS March 18, 2010 at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS January 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM
8 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenanc...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department