Boston Soup Dumplings

113 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Chinese

Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Boston Soup Dumplings has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

That's lower than the typical Allston restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 16, 2025

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: Cooked eggs held at room temperature 80F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue holding eggs at room temperature- hold hot over 135F or cold under 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Rinse bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Second hand sink in kitchen without soap. Corrected on site. Staff using main hand sink to wash. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked yellow peas in deep container covered with plastic at 166F Cool cooked foods spread out uncovered. Peas spread out cooled to 115F in 30 minutes. Review cooling parameters.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Blanched bean sprouts stored in water. Discontinue storing bean sprouts in water.

590.003/3-303.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in basement with what appears to be mice droppings between coffin freezers. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove broken equipment and boxes from basement.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in stagnant water Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers Reviewed and corrected on site

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jan 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Soup Dumplings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Soup Dumplings on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Boston Soup Dumplings compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Boston Soup Dumplings most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Boston Soup Dumplings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Soup Dumplings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boston Soup Dumplings 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 Boston Soup Dumplings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Soup Dumplings is inspected around two times per year on average.

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