Fish Market

170 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2023
58
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Fish Market is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Fish Market's record stops at Mar 10, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Conformance with approved procedures” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Fish Market's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Letters of guarantees more tha 1 year old. Provide current ones.
590.003/3-402.11-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sushi rice in rice warmer at prep area. PIC stated is yesterday sushi rice. PIC discarded the rice voluntarily. Discard the left over sushi rice daily in accordance with your HACCP plan. PIC using ph paper instead of ph metter as described in HACCP plan. Use ph metter as primary way of measuring rice ph.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab test and letters of guarantee both more than 1 year old. Provide current ones.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower without paper towel . Provide. Remove ice machine draining pipe.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container at rear very soiled with grease built up. Clean properly. Clean loose trash around it.
590.006/6-501.114-C
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Both ph metters are not working properly. Measurment of ph performed with ph paper. Provide a proper working ph metter.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Toilet at lower level - Handsink being used to discharge a plastic hose. Remove hose and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: The screen door at the rear damaged creating a large open space. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fish Market on file is from Mar 10, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, “conformance with approved procedures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fish Market.

How does Fish Market compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Fish Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fish Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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