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Friday, August 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM

Address
204 HARVARD AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FS
Violations
9 total
⚠️ 2 critical
⚠ 4 major
Facility History
32 inspections
17 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003(A)/3-201.11-P

Compliance with Food Law (P)

Live bullfrogs noted in a soiled plastic container in a basement storage room. No evidence of an approved source or process for the bullfrogs An embargo has been placed on the bullfrogs and a referral is being made to Marine Fisheries Do not remove use or destroy the bullfrogs until embargo is lifted

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003(A). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003(A) | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P

Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)

Prep sinks in the restaurant with no air gaps- Have proper repairs done by a licensed plumber and provide work orders

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002(B). Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002(B) | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Numerous prepared products in refrigeration with no labeling- Product name production/discard dates- Provide

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper temperature control procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-601.11-PF

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Equipment with evidence of dried on food soils stored on hooks in the kitchen Ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized after use Corrected at the time of the inspection

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF
✓ Corrected

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

equipment in the establishment has been moved from the time of the last inspection and a burner has been placed in front of thehandwashing sink at the end of the cookline. The burner in not located under the hood system at this time A referral has been made to Boston Fire Department- Discontinue use of the gas burner in front of the sink- Turned off at the time of the inspection

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C
✓ Corrected

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Floors in lower level with soils and debris- Clean properly

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-501.114-C

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Storage room in hallway that leads to another establishment next to the restaurant with excessove aamounts of boxes and equipment Storage room ceiling is unfinished and needs repirs to be smooth durable nonpourousand cleanable. make proper repairs or remove all items from this area and discontinue use 08-15-25 Room has been partially cleaned but there is still excessive amounts of boxes in area- Ceiling is not properly finished in this area and there is no access for proper pest control

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.008/8-201.13-C
✓ Corrected

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Sauerkraut observed at room temperatures in palstic buckets in a lower storage room. Establishmnet does not have an approved HACCP for specialized processes for the making of this product The product was voluntarily disposed of at the time of the inspection and denatured A disposal order was provided at this time

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.008. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.008 | FDA Code: Section 8
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