9 Thai Express
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2024, 9 Thai Express has eight inspections in the public record. 9 Thai Express was last inspected on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Allston average 80, so 9 Thai Express is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods in reach in cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking under handsink. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Mechanical refrigeration inoperable due to power outage. TCS foods holding at below 41F with indirect ice and doors closed. Spoke with owner by phone who is in process of securing dry ice to maintain temperature control.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Power outage due to construction crew that damged cable in street in front of business. Establishment shall remain closed until power is restored and all violations area corrected and the business passes a reinspection.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking in business. Discontinue.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Make all necessary repairs to electical system that may have incurred damage due to incident. ISD electrical has been informed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat pest violation. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity outside rear door with droppings present. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. No evidence of pest activity inside the restaurant observed. Hole in threshold has been sealed with metal to prevent entrance of pests. Unable to gain access to music studio in basement under restaurant to assess for activity at the time of inspection. Spoke with Landlord Leonard Sherman by phone who will arrange to gain access.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in rear of business along fence bordering trash area and neigboring property line with numerous rodent burrows apparent. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear area with broken asphalt and areas with exposed earth and numrerous rodent burrows. Have pest control Treat and seal burrows seal outside rear driveway with impervious materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be gnaw marks at bottom of exterior door frame to basement. Seal with pest proof materials. PIC states he does not have a key to access the basment only landlord has key. ISD environmental on site will contact landlord to gain access to basement.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in rear of business along fence bordering trash area and neigboring property line with numerous rodent burrows apparent. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear area with broken asphalt and areas with exposed earth and numrerous rodent burrows. Have pest control Treat and seal burrows seal outside rear driveway with impervious materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil barrel is full. Remove. Verify Site Cleanliness permit is active.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be gnaw marks at bottom of exterior door frame to basement. Seal with pest proof materials. PIC states he does not have a key to access the basment only landlord has key. ISD environmental on site will contact landlord to gain access to basement.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preperation/culinary sink does not have air gap/indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on premises. Install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
82
May 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preperation/culinary sink does not have air gap/indirect waste drain. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for Vomit events. Emailed to pic who will purchase cleaning supplies.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods in reach in cooler no date mark.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Gasoline powered scooter vehicle in dining room. Remove. Flammable substances not allowed in an occupied building.
590.007/7-202.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has no knowledge of illness policy. Handout and on site education provided.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove buckets and debris from outside rear door.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking. Discontinue.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Duct buildup on ceiling above kitchen on and around HVAC vent. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Gas power bike in dining room. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on premises. Install.
590.005/5-203.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink is leaking from drain. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 9 Thai Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 9 Thai Express on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 9 Thai Express?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 9 Thai Express.
How does 9 Thai Express compare to other restaurants in Allston?
9 Thai Express most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has 9 Thai Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 9 Thai Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 9 Thai Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 9 Thai Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 9 Thai Express is inspected around five times per year on average.
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