Ali's Uyghur Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Ali's Uyghur Kitchen 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Ali's Uyghur Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the ceiling including above the service area and the kitchen with heavin damage and peeling plaster/paint Referred to the Building Department Upon re-inspection on 9.11.25 ceiling was observed to have been scraped to remove any peeling paint. Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Location to remain voluntarily closed pending receipt & review of a licensed plumbers report for the food court. Report to be sent to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the ceiling including above the service area and the kitchen with heavin damage and peeling plaster/paint Referred to the Building Department Upon re-inspection on 9.11.25 ceiling was observed to have been scraped to remove any peeling paint. Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the employee was wearing a pair of gloves on his hands. I observed the employee handle his phone leave the kiosk and return and then go to prepare foods without changing his gloves Review glove use procedures with all employes
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in the hot holding display with temperatures of 115F-126F Products were removed during the inspection and reheated to above 165F and the hot holding unit temperature was raised
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee at the establishment at the time of the inspection was unable to properly answer questions pertaining to food safety and was unable to properly set up sanitizer for wiping cloths or in the 3 bay sink- Review proper procedures with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted along the front service line area- Evidence of rodent droppings noted behind equipment in the kitchen Following a phone conversation with the owner I was informed that they do not have a pest control company Contact a licensed pest control company to perform a pest control tretment and provide a detailed pest control report to the Health Department Referred to the Enviromental Department for review
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor under and behind the cookline with heavy grease and debris buildup- Establishment shall be thouroughly cleaned with proper frequency Interiors of refrigeration and freezer with heavy encrusted soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the ceiling including above the service area and the kitchen with heavin damage and peeling plaster/paint Referred to the Building Department
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed worning in the kitchen with no hair restraint- Corrected
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No evidence of a CFPM at the location- Provide documentation of a CFPM or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM course
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen foods stored directly on freezer shelves and in partially open store bags in the freezer Store products properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
47
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken lamb and beef stored above produce and prepped foods. Ensure raw meat is stored below produce or ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cok foods in steam table 90-100F for several hours- tofu eggs beef bok choy. Discarded by PIC. Confirm unit is working correctly before using to hold hot foods- over 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and noodles in cold display at 60F for several hours. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue using cold unit until serviced and working correctly- holding foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to take active managerial control of hot and cold holding and warewashing procedures. Train staff to monitor temperatures for hot and cold holding and to set up 3 compartment sink for warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle with pink chemical unlabeled. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at cookline without towels. Staff using napkins. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up to wash rinse and sanitize during operational hours. Retrain staff and replace drain plaugs as needed to ensure staff can set up sink to wash rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of cookline refrigerator with soils and spills. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Feb 22, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water handle on the handwashing sink in the back prep has broken off and staff are using the shutoff handle below nthe sink to turn hot water on and off- Make proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting vegetables in the back prep area with no gloves on The product was discarded the employee washed his hands and put on gloves Review procedures with staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Foods in hot holding service unit at 115F-120F Per the PIC the products have been on the line less than 30 min All products were removed and reheated to 165F or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Products are observed in refrigeration units stored directly on the shelving not in containers- Discontinue and store foods properly
590.003/3-304.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper handwashing by employees- At the time of the inspection there was no soap or papertowels at both of the handwashing sinks- Reviewed with the PIC and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No papertowels available at all handwashing sinks- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for chlorine sanitizer that is used at the 3 bay sink- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer available for use at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at all handwashing sinks- Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous violations including priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review all procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout with no sanitizer set up- Correct
590.003/3-304.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling area in building above the establishm net with heavy damage and chipping/damaged plaster- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interiors of refrigeration and freezers with heavy soils on the shelves and doors- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops used for food products stored in stagnant water- Store properly
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Employees cutting products on a broken cutting board- Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
21
Feb 22, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink soiled and used for storage of equipment. Provide proper warewashing-Wash Rinse Sanitize- all the time.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Line - Beef and onion 122F Beef and Potato 119F. PIC stated food bean out for less than 1hour and place it for immediate reheatin at 165F also increased the hot holding temperature of the unit. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at serving line paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to hot holding and proper warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled in counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Line - Beef and onion 105F Beef and Potato 112F Coliflower Stew 120F. PIC stated food bean out for less than 1hour and place it for immediate reheatin at 165F also increased the hot holding temperature of the unit. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink soiled and used for storage of equipment. Provide proper warewashing-Wash Rinse Sanitize- all the time.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to hot holding and proper warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at serving line and prep area without paper towels. Provide/
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at prep area and serving line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges in use at three bay sink. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Dough machine stored on the floor elevate properly.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly. Exterior of equipment at cooking line soiled. clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled in counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food container units missing labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
41
Sep 23, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroaches on the glue traps. PIC states that he sets glue traps himself. Provide an IPM report from a Licensed Exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Re-train staff with regard to proper hand sink staffing/usage and monitor properly pest activity.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the small refrigerating units at prep area out of order. Repair to mantain 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line and prep area without soap. PIC states he uses dish detergent as he ran out of it. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroaches on the glue traps. PIC states that he sets glue traps himself. Provide an IPM report from a Licensed Exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroaches on the glue traps. PIC states that he sets glue traps himself. Provide an IPM report from a Licensed Exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths boxes not set up unclear how PIC cleans and sanitizes several soiled prep areas. Provide wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several storage counters soiled. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled.----Clean all properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around cooking line and around bulk food storage area soiled. Walls neat several prep area soiled.---- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
50
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Re-train staff with regard to proper hand sink staffing/usage and monitor properly pest activity.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line and prep area without soap. PIC states he uses dish detergent as he ran out of it. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cockroaches on the glue traps. PIC states that he sets glue traps himself. Provide an IPM report from a Licensed Exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the small refrigerating units at prep area out of order. Repair to mantain 41F or below.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several storage counters soiled. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled.----Clean all properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths boxes not set up unclear how PIC cleans and sanitizes several soiled prep areas. Provide wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and around cooking line and around bulk food storage area soiled. Walls neat several prep area soiled.---- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
52
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink soiled and unable to be set missing two drain plugs. Set three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing (Wash Rinse Sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsinks without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handsink without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Test Strips for chlorine sanitizer solution on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Clean-up Kit available and no written procedures. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers availble. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No interior thermometers at some refrigerating units. Ensure that all refrigerators have interior thermometers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open bag of bulk food item and no enclosed commercial grade containers are available. Store properly in enclosed containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No wiping cloths boxes set up and no available ones on site. Provide proper wiping clothes boxes to set up with sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Several knifes trays and other equipment soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of some equipments at cooking line soiled. Handsinks and three bay sinks soiled------ Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line missing cold water faucet. Provide. Handsink at serving line with cold water faucet out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ali's Uyghur Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ali's Uyghur Kitchen on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ali's Uyghur Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ali's Uyghur Kitchen.
How does Ali's Uyghur Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Ali's Uyghur Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Ali's Uyghur Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ali's Uyghur Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ali's Uyghur Kitchen 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 Ali's Uyghur Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ali's Uyghur Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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