Azama Grill
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
74
Score
Azama Grill appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up six times.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Azama Grill on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection large dark rodent droppings persist in closet in basement and person in charge states they contacted their pest control operator on 12/14/2025 to schedule a service which is scheduled for 12/22/2025.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection person in charge states they contacted the hood inspection company on 12/12/2025 and have scheduled a service to clean and inspect the hood on 12/19/2025
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area sides of the fryolator are heavily encrusted in soils and grease clean and sanitze.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Per the employee working during the inspection they are not able to set up the three compartment sink since there are no drain plugs and there is no warewashing machine; food contact surfaces are not able to be cleaned and sanitized properly at this establishment before and between usage.
590.004/4-703.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: There are no hand towels or an approved drying device to dry hands at any of the hand sinks in the establishment; provide a way to dry hands either with hand towels or approved drying devices.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was not able to answer questions about food safety temperatures sanitization or illness policy; the designated person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer was able to be produced during the inspection; provide a proper thin stemmed food thermometer to meaure internal temperature of foods.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Throughout the establishment observed small and large dark rodent droppings; clean and sanitize the areas of rodent droppings provide most recent pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov and have pest control operator perform service before reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow hood sticker expired September 2025; have licensed hood cleaner perform service and provide current hood inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There are not enough drain plugs for all three compartments of the three compartent sink; provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen area hood baffles sides of the fryolator are heavily encrusted in soils and grease clean and sanitze.
590.004/4-601.11-C
45
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Send most current pest report from licensed pest control company. Majority of cleaning completed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Deli refrigerator holding at 50F. All food- hummus beans dolma at 55F. All food in refrogerator for less than 2 hours. Moved to beverage refrigerator. Service unit as needed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement. Clean basement discard cardboard and empty condensate busket for walk-in refrigerator to avoid attracting pests. Send most current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic trash bag covering grease trap. Discard bag.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain under wash bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide inside thermometer for walkin cooler.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: One of two fans in walkin cooler motor is not working. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is holding at 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: There is no food prep culinary sink in the business. Currently produce is being washed in the three compartment sink. Install food preparation culinary sink or apply for a variance to wash produce in the three bay sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken filling 52F. Made one day prior voluntarily discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in basement walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: 590.011 The online menu is missing the allergen advisory. Provide. "The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if person in your party has a food allergy. " https://azamagrillma.com/azama-grill/locations/ ; No allergen awareness certificate. Provide. Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide inside thermometer for walkin cooler.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: One of two fans in walkin cooler motor is not working. Make all necessary repairs. Unit is holding at 41F.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling tiles of visible soils clean floors under equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and disinfect restroom.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Sweep around dumpsters to remove debris clean waste oil container of visible soils.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwashing signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current. Smoke present in business with hood on appears to be coming out of drop tile seams next to vent hood. To refer to BFD Lek Moy. Grease buildup on walls and ceiling to the left of the vent hood. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
43
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous Ready to Eat products in refrigeration with no evidence of datemarking Provide product name- production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in the lower level with excessive amounts of non food service items including power tools stored on top of inoperable freezer unit Remove all non food service items and inoperable equipment from the lower storage area Upon re-inspection several items have been removed the PIC is working to remove the inoperable chest freezer
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers and squeeze bottles throughout with no labeling
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw in shell eggs stored on the counter at 60F Per the PIC they were on the counter for 1 hour Returned to refrigeration at 40F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsoap bottle located at only one handsink was extremely diluted and was not effective to wash hands No soap available at other handsinks
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the establishment was without hot water Water at all faucets with a temperature of 52F-55f Per the manager the water has not worked for serveral days and the water heater will be repaired by 04/19/24 Following a phone conversation with my Direct Supervisor Diane Chalifoux Judge and Director Thomas McAdams the establishment has voluntarily closed until repairs are made to ensure hot water is available for proper warewashing and handwashing.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available at the time oft he inspection for chrorine sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous Ready to Eat products in refrigeration with no evidence of datemarking Provide product name- production/discard dates
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time time of the inspection the employees on site were unable to provide vomit/diarrhea procedures
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee on site was unable to properly answer questions in regards to food safety There is no documentation at the establishment of a CFPM- Provide Priority violations noted on inspection report
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment was operating with no available hot water
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surfaces throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils Areas include but not limited to: Floors in the lower level Exteriors of refrigeration in the lower level including the handles Walls and floors in the warewashing area and front service areas Exteriors of equipment in the service area Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers and squeeze bottles throughout with no labeling
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls used in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Products wrapped in foil that are held in the freezer in the lower level with damge to the foil and the product is exposed- Store properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters throughout- No sanitizer solution set up
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom used by employees with heavy soils on all surfaces including the toilet and sink/handles- Clean with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in the lower level with excessive amounts of non food service items including power tools stored on top of inoperable freezer unit Remove all non food service items and inoperable equipment from the lower storage area Upon re-inspection several items have been removed the PIC is working to remove the inoperable chest freezer
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Area at the bottom of the stairs leading to the lower storage with no lighting- Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles with heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly
590.005/5-501.116-C
26
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. PIC stated ir is scheduled for repair next week. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Employee states she just washes and rinses the equipment no sanitizing steps. Perform proper warewashing Wash Rinse Sanitize. Set up three bay sink properly.
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the serving line out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap and paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handwashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area soiled/ heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Whole avocado placed on top of shredded cabbage inside sandwich unit. PIC stated it's washed. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area and serving line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: The screen door on the rear damaged. Repair or replace.
590.006/6-202.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. PIC stated ir is scheduled for repair next week. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Griddle in use at prep area without a hood vent. Stop using and remove.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in asnitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and side of cooking line equipment with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Clean properly remove cardboard. Grease trap exterior soiled and covered with foil. Remove nd clean properly. Magnetic strips soiled with rust and dried up food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor/walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
27
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Employee states she just washes and rinses the equipment no sanitizing steps. Perform proper warewashing Wash Rinse Sanitize. Set up three bay sink properly.
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the serving line out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap and paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handwashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walk-in unit at lower level leaking water from ceiling pipe contained with a large metal pan. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor/walls under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and side of cooking line equipment with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Clean properly remove cardboard. Grease trap exterior soiled and covered with foil. Remove nd clean properly. Magnetic strips soiled with rust and dried up food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Griddle in use at prep area without a hood vent. Stop using and remove.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: The screen door on the rear damaged. Repair or replace.
590.006/6-202.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area and serving line without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in asnitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Whole avocado placed on top of shredded cabbage inside sandwich unit. PIC stated it's washed. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep area soiled/ heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
29
Sep 15, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease placed in two open plastic containers. PIC states that the main grease container was filled so he had to put it there. Provide proper storage for grease properly enclosed.
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Observed knifes at magnetic strip soiled with food debris. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing . Three Bay Sink with broken drain plugs which dont block the water. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize). Provide drain plugs.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No Vomiting and Diarrheal clean-up kit nor written instructions. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several trays and pots at dry storage area soiled and some with encrusted debis. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awareness Certificate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under fryolator soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths soiled and not set up in sanitizer solution. Clean properly and store in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Some of the refrigerating unit missing interior thermometers. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some of the storing shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly. Exterior of small refrigerator soiled. Toilet door soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet with no self-closing door. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Azama Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Azama Grill on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Azama Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Azama Grill.
How does Azama Grill compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Azama Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Azama Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Azama Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Azama Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Azama Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Azama Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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