Fruity Tea

77 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Oct 12, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Fruity Tea has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Oct 12, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Fruity Tea's record stops at Oct 12, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Across the inspection history, “cutting surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Fruity Tea's latest score is in line with the Allston average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live roaches at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed pest control company.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boars at prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Apr 11, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing on site. Employee states that she washes knifes at prep sink and three bay sink is currently used as prep sink. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit on site. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Retrain staff to perform proper warewashing all the time.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves at serving line and warewashing area soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single service cobtainers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small cutting board at prep area very soiled/heavily scored. Resurface and clean properly or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruity Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruity Tea on file is from Oct 12, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fruity Tea?

Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fruity Tea.

How does Fruity Tea compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Fruity Tea most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Allston average of 80.

Has Fruity Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruity Tea have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruity Tea 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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