Banh Mi Ok

44 School St, Boston, MA 02108

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Banh Mi Ok has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Banh Mi Ok is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tofu at steam table @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies found on wall of ware washing area / prep area in back of service line clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing vegetables while sitting on floor with bowl discontinue and slice on food grade counter or cutting board

590.003/3-302.11-C

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink being used as a storage area for food and bags remove to allow proper access to properly wash hands (Manager removed at time of inspection)

590.006/6-301.13-C

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Tofu at steam table @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fruit flies found on wall of ware washing area / prep area in back of service line clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink being used as a storage area for food and bags remove to allow proper access to properly wash hands (Manager removed at time of inspection)

590.006/6-301.13-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing vegetables while sitting on floor with bowl discontinue and slice on food grade counter or cutting board

590.003/3-302.11-C

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Noodles hot held @ 115f ensure 135f or above

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove

590.004/4-602.11-P

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Shredded beef on production line hot holding unit at 120F. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods observed in glass beverage refrigerator with out proper date marking. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed in warewash area. Remove.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: Damp cloths on production line. Remove

590.004/4-901.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on shelfing for cooking equiptment. Surfaces must be easily cleanable. Remove.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen is blocked with equippment. Remove items stored in the hand sink. Use hand sink for hand washing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths ar not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clen shelf below hand sink cabinet. Remove buildup of soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove cardboard lining the shelving inside the beverage cooler at the customer area.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: remove plant hanging over wall from the customer area to the hand sink area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: proivde thermometers for all the refrigerators that do not have one. Refrigerators should be opersting at 41 degrees F or below.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean shelving to the cabinets below the counter tops.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: remove tin foil on wire shelving inside multiple 2 door reach in coolers.

590.004/4-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banh Mi Ok last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banh Mi Ok on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banh Mi Ok?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Banh Mi Ok.

How does Banh Mi Ok compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Banh Mi Ok most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Banh Mi Ok's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banh Mi Ok have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banh Mi Ok 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 Ok inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banh Mi Ok is inspected around three times per year on average.

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