Banh Mi K
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Banh Mi K stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at prep area handsink out of order/brokenRepair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Machine not dispensing sanitizer (0 ppm-chlorine). Repair to mantain between 50-100ppm.
590.004/4-501.15-C
90
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hansink at lower level used to store whole route (not peeled) produce item. PIC removed it. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs case placed directly on cucumber case. Store properly separated.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Machine not dispensing sanitizer (0 ppm-chlorine). Repair to mantain between 50-100ppm.
590.004/4-501.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe near exhaust above cooking line with dust and grease mix. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use utensils placed on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at prep area handsink out of order/brokenRepair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering any chlorine sanitizer. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hansink at lower level used to store whole route (not peeled) produce item. PIC removed it. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use utensils placed 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 eggs case placed directly on cucumber case. Store properly separated.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at prep area handsink out of order/brokenRepair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe near exhaust above cooking line with dust and grease mix. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
64
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection the provided pest control report from 11-25-2025 indicates there is rodent activity; the small rodent droppings observed and pointed out to employees from the initial inspection also persist. Provide a new pest control report and clean and sanitize the basement of rodent drooppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection the provided food thermometer's range is 50F-550F and is not suitable to test the temperature of cold holding; provide a food thermometer suitable to tak temperatures of cold and hot foods.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to name any of the reportable symptoms illnesses or able to describe the two stage cooling process for the pho broth; provide a desginated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
74
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink using the location's chlorine test strips the solution tested at 0ppm; the health inspector instructed the person in charge to add more chlorine to the solution and retested at 50ppm; always have sanitizer solution at proper ppm per manafacturer instructions.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge there is no sanitizer available for use at the low temperature warewashing machine; provide proper sanitizer for use at the low temperature warewashing machine at all times.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge the location does not have a food temperature measuring device; provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to name any of the reportable symptoms illnesses or able to describe the two stage cooling process for the pho broth and the three comparment sink was not set up properly with 0ppm chlorine; provide a desginated person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Throughout basement floor behind equipment on top of shelving in the back room with freezers inside the warewashing machine and on a rice cooker in the kitchen observed small dark rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize the restaurant of the droppings have a pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection and send the report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: The data plate on the low temperature warewashing machine can no longer be read; provide a data plate that is readable
590.004/4-501.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge there was frozen shrimp left on a drainboard to thaw before prep; thaw frozen foods using approved methods as discussed.
590.003/3-501.13-C
52
Apr 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer and tested at 0ppm chlorine at the time of the inspection # bay set up at the time tested at 50ppm Use 3 bay for equipment until dish machine is repaired
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in lower level with sils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile with heavy staining in back area- Not over products or equipment Replace ceiling tile
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw chicken stored over ready to eat pickled daikon & carrots. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine out of chlorine sanitizer. Corrected on site. Train staff to monitor chemical levels to ensure safe sanitizing of equipment and utensils.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared desserts for self-service sale without labels. Provide labels on packaging with complete label information.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu to disclosed and remind consumers that mayo is made with raw egg yolk. Update menu to indicate that mayo is made with raw egg yolk.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under stove behind dish machine and in basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door propped open without screen. Keep door closed or install screen to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under reach-in refrigerators with soils and debris. Drawer refrigerator at stove with soils and debris. CLean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
52
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the back prep is not working- Make immediate repairs Additional handsink available at the front service area
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced meats in containers at the slicer at 48F-50F Per the employee on site the productwas sliced about an hour prior to the inspection Placed back in refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity in the establishment. Expired roaches on glue traps and rodent droppings/traps in lower level Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts in a self service refrigeration unit with no labeling including allergens- Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: There is a mopsink directly next to clean equipment shelving in the upper kitchen. Per previous inspection reports the establishmnet discontinued using this mopsink when an additional mopsink was installed in the lower level. Soiled mops were observed in the no longer used mop sink in the upper level. Discontinue storage of maintainence equipment in this area directly next to clean equipment
590.003/3-307.11-C
52
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair to dispense sanitizer properly. Three bay sink (QUATs 200ppm) is being used until repair takes place.
590.004/4-204.118-C
95
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink filled with soiled dishes. PIC states warewashing is performed in the afternoon from dishwasher. Ensure proper warewashing take place all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator equipment at the serving line out of order. Some food items mantained on ice. PIC will move them to another unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed glue trap with what appear to be dead cockroaches. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Remove glue traps with pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at cooking line and serving line paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line blocked with equipment in front. Keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single-service utensils/containers stored on the floor at lower level. elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door observed wide open without screen door. Provide screen door or mantain closed.
590.006/6-202.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine scheduled for repair to dispense sanitizer properly. Three bay sink (QUATs 200ppm) is being used until repair takes place.
590.004/4-204.118-C
43
Aug 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink filled with soiled dishes. PIC states warewashing is performed in the afternoon from dishwasher. Ensure proper warewashing take place all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks at cooking line and serving line paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line blocked with equipment in front. Keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed glue trap with what appear to be dead cockroaches. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Remove glue traps with pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator equipment at the serving line out of order. Some food items mantained on ice. PIC will move them to another unit. Repair or replace.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single-service utensils/containers stored on the floor at lower level. elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door observed wide open without screen door. Provide screen door or mantain closed.
590.006/6-202.16-C
45
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink not enclosed. Enclose properly.
590.006/6-501.16-C
95
Nov 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink not enclosed. Enclose properly.
590.006/6-501.16-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Banh Mi K last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi K on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Banh Mi K?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi K.
How does Banh Mi K compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Banh Mi K most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Banh Mi K's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Banh Mi K have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Banh Mi K 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 Banh Mi K inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi K is inspected around four times per year on average.
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