BBQ Chicken

182 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

Korean

Last inspected: Jun 21, 2022

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. BBQ Chicken was last inspected on Jun 21, 2022. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at BBQ Chicken since Jun 21, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, which has been cited two times.

BBQ Chicken's latest score of 55 falls below the Allston average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 21, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing and rinsing only. Sanitizing bay was covered with a cutting board and not in use. Set up three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser at cooking line without soap and loose. Provide soap and repair.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cooking line counter below cooking equipment soiled. Bulk food containers soiled.---- Clean all properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Some old equipment still in the process of being moved. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths soiled on counter. store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jun 14, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Soap dispenser at cooking line without soap and loose. Provide soap and repair.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths soiled on counter. store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Large pile of old and not in use equipment sitting on the floor at lower level. Clean and store properly or remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cooking line counter below cooking equipment soiled. Bulk food containers soiled.---- Clean all properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Can opener with encrusted debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was BBQ Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at BBQ Chicken on file is from Jun 21, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at BBQ Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at BBQ Chicken.

How does BBQ Chicken compare to other restaurants in Allston?

BBQ Chicken most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at BBQ Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at BBQ Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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