Coffee Turco
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
67
Score
Coffee Turco has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Coffee Turco on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate posted. Provide. 590.011 No allergen awareness certificate. Provide.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove butane canisters from the business.
590.007/7-202.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Menemem (tomato green pepper sauce paprika) 53F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Gas butane burners in use without working commercial ventilation. Establishment has installed a commercial grade hood vent and ansul system that is currently inoperable. Obtain all necessary permits from all applicable ISD agencies and BFD prior to use. Schedule plan review with isdhealth@boston.gov and any added equipment.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Holes in ceiling around where hood duct work has been installed. Seal repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Review with and retrain staff to correctly dilute quats sanitizer. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermometers for refrigeration units in kitchen or basement. Provide thermometers to ensure safe storage temperature.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Cover missing from bathroom trash bin. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Residential exhaust hood in kitchen. Butane burners observed for cooking eggs. PIC stated Fire Department instructed establishment to discontinue cooking on butane burners. No cooking observed.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hairnet or hats for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to clean food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
64
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be a non commercial grade household vent hood above propane gas burners in kitchen with no ansul system. REMOVE PROPANE BURNERS. REPEAT VIOLATION. Spoke with Lek Moy by phone who will contact the owner and has already issued a violation for this.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Bread stored in a trash bag. Discontinue.
590.004/4-101.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: The three compartment sink is not setup properly. Provide wash/rinse/sanitizer waters at the proper concentration & temperature.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Double door reach in cooler is inoperable. Repair. Additional flip top unit is holding at 39F
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: What appears to be a non commercial grade household vent hood above propane gas burners in kitchen with no ansul system. REMOVE PROPANE BURNERS. REPEAT VIOLATION. To refer to BFD Lek Moy.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls with visible dust and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler in kitchen is holding at 50F. No perishible foods are in unit at this time. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means of refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen is dimly lit bulb out. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Propane burners in use in kitchen without a commerical grade hood vent. Remove.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing outlet cover at cookline seal hole in dry wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a valid health permit Closure notice issued--Change of ownership. PIC instructed to come to 1010 Mass ave-Health division-4th floor to submit all necessary documents & provide the permit fee.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace household refrigeration units & electric stove. Provide commercial grade NSF equipment
590.004/4-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide current certifications(Allergy & food protection manager) Provide a current choke safe employee certificate Provide an Allergy warning on the menu
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the handwash sink not operating.Repair Alternate counter sink to be used.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a Quats test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment operating without a valid health permit Closure notice issued--Change of ownership. PIC instructed to come to 1010 Mass ave-Health division-4th floor to submit all necessary documents & provide the permit fee.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed w/soils-Counter Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at the handwash sink not operating.Repair Alternate counter sink to be used. Basement--Outside drain at the rear door entrance observed clogged--Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace household refrigeration units & electric stove. Provide commercial grade NSF equipment
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all refrigeration units
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide current certifications(Allergy & food protection manager) Provide a current choke safe employee certificate Provide an Allergy warning on the menu
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
61
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation and oversees day to day operations as required Since the opening inspection the owner added a residential hood non NSF approved oven fryolators Non NSF approved electric grill and non NSF approved refrigeration units.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/serving line and ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot pans etc not inverted kitchen/ware washing
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Living or sleeping quarters separation (c)
Inspector notes: Bed and dresser etc in office area in basement
590.006/6-202.112-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration units in prep area do not have thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter unused unnecessary articles wood items equipment in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area under dumpster is littered and soiled
590.005/5-501.115-C
55
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit for 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager confirmed that they are not on the premises full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation and oversees day to day operations as required Since the opening inspection the owner added a residential hood non NSF approved oven fryolators Non NSF approved electric grill and non NSF approved refrigeration units.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible measure device for high temp dish machine (repeat violation)
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area under dumpster is littered and soiled
590.005/5-501.115-C
Living or sleeping quarters separation (c)
Inspector notes: Bed and dresser etc in office area in basement
590.006/6-202.112-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration units in prep area do not have thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter unused unnecessary articles wood items equipment in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot pans etc not inverted kitchen/ware washing
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/serving line and ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
41
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 10 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Medication stored with food equipment and food products in kitchen PIC took corrective action
590.007/7-207.11-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Food items stored on top of chemical container in food prep - Corrected by PIC Toxic items stored on shelving with food items in food prep area - Corrected by PIC
590.007/7-201.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling ready to eat foods with bare hands
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler not washing hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at hand sink in kitchen/ware washing
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Access to hand sink blocked by stove/oven and items in hand sink basin in kitchen/ware washing area Access to hand sink blocked by shelving bottled water etc Serving/coffee area PIC took corrective action during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit for 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible measure device for high temp dish machine (repeat violation)
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on menu and menu boards Per PIC Eggs are cooked to order
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection providing proof that the employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation and oversees day to day operations as required Since the opening inspection the owner added a residential hood non NSF approved oven fryolators Non NSF approved electric grill and non NSF approved refrigeration units.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager confirmed that they are not on the premises full time
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC at time of my arrival - I asked the employee to contact the owner/pic PIC arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC did not know what the kit and written instructions were On 12-16-21 and today I provided the owner with the code requirement
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration units in prep area do not have thermometers
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter unused unnecessary articles wood items equipment in basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door open - Provide proper protection or keep closed
590.006/6-202.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Living or sleeping quarters separation (c)
Inspector notes: Bed and dresser etc in office area in basement
590.006/6-202.112-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground area under dumpster is littered and soiled
590.005/5-501.115-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using sponges in kitchen/ware washing areas
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution - Kitchen/prep/serving line and ware washing
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pot pans etc not inverted kitchen/ware washing
590.004/4-903.11-C1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coffee Turco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coffee Turco on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coffee Turco?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Coffee Turco.
How does Coffee Turco compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Coffee Turco most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Coffee Turco's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee Turco have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Coffee Turco 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 Coffee Turco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Turco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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