Coreanos
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Coreanos has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings that per the person in charge had been cooked at 11:45am 90F at 1:15pm; fried eggs stored underneath grill 54F had been cooked within 30 minutes per staff. Hold hot TCS foods at or above 135F or at 41F and below. The chicken wings were discarded and denatured by the person in charge with bleach.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: On multiple occassions observed staff washing their hands at the three compartment sink; hands should only be washed at a hand sink not at a prep sink or three compartment sink. Retrain staff on handwashing.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge was unable to provide procedures to clean a vomit and diarrhea event during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The manager on duty who is a certified food protection manager was not able to give answers about the safe internal cooking temperature of any proteins the correct cold holding temperature was not able to name any of the reportable illnesses or symptoms. The person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety and illness policy and that can take active managerial control as the health inspector needed to instruct corrective actions to be taken by staff.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small dark rodent droppings observed inside interior of fryolaters and along stairs leading to basement; clean and sanitize areas of droppings and provide an IPM pest report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils stored in water at 75F in the kitchen. Store utensils on a clean sanitized surface in water 135F or above or in cool running water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of fryolaters have accumulated grease buildup; hood baffles have encrusted grease buildup; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: In the employee restroom provide a covered receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the rear door there is a gap at the bottom left of the door when closed where daylight is visible; repair or replace door and doorsweeps so daylight is no longer visible to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Yellow hood sticker expired November 2025; have licensed hood cleaner service hood and provide updated hood inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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May 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous ready to eat items in the walkin refrigeration with no labeling- Provide date and product name Reviewed at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom shelf of prep tables in the lower level with rust- Repair
590.004/4-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink in the establishment is not enclosed- Repair
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cart used in the kitchen with heavy soils on the shelves and the wheels- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Can of Raid noted in lower level storage area- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company
590.007/7-202.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Thermpmeter available at the time of the inspection has a low temperature of 70F Provide a thermometer that can properly register temperatures for monitoring cold holding temperatures
590.004/4-203.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils used for rice stored in stagnant water- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory with reminder and disclosure for sunny side up egg served on bibimbap. Provide consumer advisory on menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic film used to cover table with rice cooker. Shelving in walk-in refrigerator degraded. Discard plastic and replace shelf liners in refrigerator.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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May 31, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is reusing egg containers in the kitchen for use in food preparation- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bus bucket of cooked chicken on the counter at 62F Per the PIC it was on the counter less than 2 hours- Returned to refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer buckets set up for wiping surfaces in the prep area at 200ppm Lowered to 50ppm at the time of the inspection Properly test
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Cans of Raid noted in establishment- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
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May 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bus bucket of cooked chicken on the counter at 62F Per the PIC it was on the counter less than 2 hours- Returned to refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer buckets set up for wiping surfaces in the prep area at 200ppm Lowered to 50ppm at the time of the inspection Properly test
590.007/7-204.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is reusing egg containers in the kitchen for use in food preparation- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.11-P
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Cans of Raid noted in establishment- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of food preparation in the lower level Per the PICthe employees are washing their hands in a 3 bay sink that is located in the lower level During the inspection there was evidence of food preparation in the sink and food debris Install a handwash sink in the lower level
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Only sanitizing bay set up registered less than 50ppm of chlorine. PIC states she washes and rinse with hand without setting up the other bays. Three bay sink missing two drain plugs. Set up three bay sink properly and perform proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers without labels at lower level . Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with single use containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at cooking line and prep area soiled. Exterior of cooking line equipment and utility line and with large grease build up. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall at the left top of hood vent with grease build-up. -- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Large dumster on the rear overfilled not covered and with loose debris all around. Cover properly with lid and clean up the area. Provide additional pick-up or additional dumster if neccessary.
590.005/5-501.113-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water below 135F . Store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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May 12, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent like-droppings at the establishment. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior side and utility pipes at cooking line soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
May 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. PIC states that he washes with hands. Observed employee washing soiled equipment with hands. Three Bay Sink not set up and filled with soiled dishes. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper cooling methods and proper warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fried noodles and eggs overfilling beyond the line at sandwich unit. Don't overfill the containers or provide additional cold holding capacity if needed.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of fried chicken in a large deep container left in ambient temperature ( 110F). PIC stated that they were left ther for 30 minutes but no logs or any records available. No food thermometer to measure temperature . PIC placed it immediatley in the walk-in unit. Cool properly mantaining proper time/temperature limits.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of cockroaches stuck in glue traps. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Change glue traps to remove dead insects.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in anitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers at lower level without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness certificate on site. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level missing signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent like-droppings at the establishment. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior side and utility pipes at cooking line soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Apr 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. PIC states that he washes with hands. Observed employee washing soiled equipment with hands. Three Bay Sink not set up and filled with soiled dishes. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of fried chicken in a large deep container left in ambient temperature ( 110F). PIC stated that they were left ther for 30 minutes but no logs or any records available. No food thermometer to measure temperature . PIC placed it immediatley in the walk-in unit. Cool properly mantaining proper time/temperature limits.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed fried noodles and eggs overfilling beyond the line at sandwich unit. Don't overfill the containers or provide additional cold holding capacity if needed.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of cockroaches stuck in glue traps. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Change glue traps to remove dead insects.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper cooling methods and proper warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers at lower level without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in anitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level missing signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness certificate on site. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior side and utility pipes at cooking line soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Coreanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Coreanos on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Coreanos?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Coreanos.
How does Coreanos compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Coreanos most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Coreanos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coreanos have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Coreanos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Coreanos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Coreanos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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