Al's South St. Express

179 Essex St, Boston, MA 02111
American
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2024
78
Score
Low Risk

Al's South St. Express has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Al's South St. Express's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 5, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around two violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Al's South St. Express on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in steam table at 115F. Person in charge indicated it had been put in unit one hour prior. Chicken observed uncovered. Person in charge removed and heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked mushroom in sandwich unit at 65F. Ensure mushrooms are properly cooled prior to putting them on sandwich unit.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice at steam table at 100F. Reheated to 170F. Keep rice in steam table above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked mushrooms in grill cooler at 75F cooked over one hour prior. Spread out in shallow pan and place in reach-in cooler.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves of two door reach-in cooler with soiled cardboard. Discard cardboard and discontinue lining sheves with cardboard. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al's South St. Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al's South St. Express on file is from Feb 5, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Al's South St. Express?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Al's South St. Express.

How does Al's South St. Express compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Al's South St. Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Al's South St. Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Al's South St. Express have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Al's South St. 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.