Asia Wok
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
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Score
Asia Wok has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Asia Wok on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the walk in refrigerator chicken wings 49F chopped vegetables 49F chicken fingers 49F held out of temperature for an unknown amount of time. An emergency service call was placed during the inspection to repair the walk in refrigerator. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge who is a certified food protection manager was not able to name any of the reportable symptoms or illnesses was not able to give the correct minimum internal temperatures for foods to be cooked to could not explain two stage cooling for the chicken fingers and chicken wings observed in the walkin refrigerator and was not able to set up the location's sanitizer to correct parts per million of chlorine. The certified food protection manager should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures were able to be produced during the inspection when the health inspector asked the person in charge to provide procedures for clean up of vomit and diarrhea event; provide procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: The provided analog food thermometer from the establishment read 50F when the health inspector's calibrated thermometer read 41F for cut onions in the sandwich cooler. Repair or replace food thermometer.
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: The walk in refrigerator does not have an internal thermometer; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet in the basement there are excessive cardboard boxes and clutter; remove cardboard boxes and items no longer used at restaurant to allow for proper cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The shelving above the sandwich coolers are encrusted with soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard is used to line the top shelf above the cook line; cease usage of cardboard; nonfood contact surfaces should be cleanable durable and nonporous.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The gasket at the door of the walkin refrigerator is damaged; repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: A large bowl of rice on the cookline at 78F Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Fan in lower level blocked by fan Fan at cookline blocked by a cart Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer in lower level with soils Can opener blade with soils Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surfaces throughout the establishmnet with soils and food splashes Areas include but not limited to: Refrigeration including handles doors and door tracks Prep tebles and counters including shelves below Carts in the kitchen The rear door to the establishment Walls and floors in the lower level and kitchen Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Aug 21, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting chicken handling raw chicken with bare hands. Minimize contact with raw chicken use gloves.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper usage of hand sink and proper handwashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives stored soiled in knive box. Clean and sanitize before storing away. Can opener soiled and rusted. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line blocked with equipment in front a container on it. Hand sink at lower level blocked with a fan on it. PIC removed the equipment. Keep handsinks accessible all the time and use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroach at lower level and rodent-like droppings. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator clean areas properly.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed onions stored on the floor. Elevate properly Observed some bulk food unit without proper enclosing lid. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal trays stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dough Mixer with soiled exterior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level soiled under the shelves and at upper level soiled under and around cooking line. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of bulk food units soiled. ---Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Asia Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Asia Wok on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Asia Wok?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Asia Wok.
How does Asia Wok compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Asia Wok most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Asia Wok's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Asia Wok have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Asia Wok means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Asia Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Asia Wok is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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