B2j Tasty Pot
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
50
Score
Inspectors have visited B2j Tasty Pot four times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which B2j Tasty Pot's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 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: Numerous products including garlic/oil cut vegetables and noodles being held in abient air at 49F-55F. Perthe PIC products were out less than 1 hour All products returned to refrigeration at 41F or below Review procedures with staff
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review procedures with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous prepared items in refrigeration with no labeling of product or production/discard dates- Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the ware washing area was full of equipment- Cleaned at the time of the inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees in kitchen with no hair estraints at the time of the inspection- Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors below/behind equipment with soils and grease- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Closed packages of raw fish defrosting in stagnant water in a bucket at the 3 bay sink- Reviewed proper procedures and corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are preparing products on tables in the lower level. Ceiling is open and there is no handwashing sink available- Disconyinue any food preparation in the lower level without authorization from the Health Department
590.003/3-305.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer solution set up at the time of the inspection and numerous damp wipin cloths were noted in prep areas- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged cooked chicken chicken feet and chicken gizzards observed in refrigerator without any identifying information. PIC stated foods are delivered from commissary in NY state. Provide invoices from central commissary and confirm HACCP plan is approved.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Doing business with another name. Application provided. Complete applicatin for change of name.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in basement. No permission for food preparation in basement. Discontinue prepping food in basement until a plan review is completed and food preparation in basement is approved by Health Department
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No ceiling in basement prep area- only exposed pipes. Discontinue preparing food in basement until an approved ceiling is installed.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on basement floor. Clean and dry area. Monitor for source of water.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
61
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged cooked chicken chicken feet and chicken gizzards observed in refrigerator without any identifying information. PIC stated foods are delivered from commissary in NY state. Provide invoices from central commissary and confirm HACCP plan is approved.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of quats sanitizer for tables testing over 500ppm. Dilute to 200ppm.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing bloked with container of soap for washing pots. Hand sinks are for hand washing only and must be clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Doing business with another name. Application provided. Complete applicatin for change of name.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: No ceiling in basement prep area- only exposed pipes. Discontinue preparing food in basement until an approved ceiling is installed.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on basement floor. Clean and dry area. Monitor for source of water.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was B2j Tasty Pot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B2j Tasty Pot on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B2j Tasty Pot?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at B2j Tasty Pot.
How does B2j Tasty Pot compare to other restaurants in Allston?
B2j Tasty Pot most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has B2j Tasty Pot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at B2j Tasty Pot have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at B2j Tasty Pot 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.
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