Clay Pot Cafe

66 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Clay Pot Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“(p) person-in-charge-duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shlef in basement. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable and non-absorbent

590.004/4-101.19-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Bathroom dor is not self-closing. Replace or repair mechanism for self-closing door.

590.006/6-202.14-C

May 19, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: Staff observed washing bucket in prep sink and not sanitizing. All equipment must be washed and sanitized in 3 compartment sink.

590.004/4-702.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at cookline at 66F above prepped foods. Store cooked chicken in refrigerator not above cold zone. Pots of soup at 80F in warmer. PIC stated soup had been out for 1 hour. Moved to refrigerator.

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Raw chicken in refrigerator stored over produce. Store raw chicken below produce.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Basement hand wash sink obstructed by 5 gallon bucket of dish soap. Store soap out of the way of the sink.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: PIC needs to retrain staff to properly set up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 70F water. Store spoon clean and dry of in water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in basement prep area. Soiled cardboard and mats covering exposed floor boards in basement prep area. Discard cardboard and seal or resurface floor so that it is cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under basement shelves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interiors of multiple containers with products in them have encrusted soils on the inside edges and utensils with encrusted soils Remove products and properly clean all containers

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: PIC at the establishmnet shall properly review set up of sanitizer at the 3 bay sink and how to properly test sanitizer solution

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Tables in lower level with rusted areas on lower shelves- Repair

590.004/4-201.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers Utensils in stagnant water in lower level Properly storeutensils- Reviewed at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout the establishment with visible soils Areas include but not limited to: All floors includng under all euipment and walls behind equipment Exeriors of squeeze bottles and food containers Tables and storage shelving Exteriors of refrigeration including door handles Clean establishment throughout

590.004/4-602.13-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Heavily soiled and dry mop stored on the floor at the top of the stairs to the lower level- Store properly at the mop sink

590.006/6-501.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clay Pot Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clay Pot Cafe on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clay Pot Cafe?

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

How does Clay Pot Cafe compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Clay Pot Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Clay Pot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Clay Pot Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clay Pot Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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