Garlic 'n Lemons
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Garlic 'n Lemons seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Garlic 'n Lemons' latest score is in line with the Allston average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the food prep sink on the first floor there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink; have a licensed plumber pull permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: In the single door Traulsen refrigerator next to the warewashing machine the internal light bulb does not turn in; repair or replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the hot holding sandwich station cut chicken shawarma is 110F; per the person in charge had been out less than one hour. Health inspector directed the person in charge to have the staff reheat the chicken on the flat top grill to 165F and place in a sanitized hotel pan and then back in the hot holding unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the food prep sink on the first floor there is a direct connection between the sewage system and the prep sink; have a licensed plumber pull permits and install an air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee wetting or washing a dish cloth in the hand sink next to the three compartment sink; person in charge spoke with the employee after the observation. Hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing and nothing else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge the location does not have temperature test strips or an irreversible thermometer for the high temperature warewashing machine; provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: In the single door Traulsen refrigerator next to the warewashing machine the internal light bulb does not turn in; repair or replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: In the walk in refigerator there is no internal thermometer; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
55
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor below shelving in walkin with soils Area below grease trap with grease and soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Employees are using cleaned milk crates to hold whole onions after cutting- Use proper food contact containers
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Prepared products held in a walkin refrigerator in the lower level at 52F Products that were recently delivered and uncut vegetables were removed and placed in refrigeration at 41F or below 3 containers of product that had been in the walkin since 04/14/24 were voluntarily discarded and denatured at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: One of the two walkin refrigeration units in the lower level is measuring an internal temperature of 55F for an undeterminedamount of time All products were removed at the time of the inspection and and a service call was made for repairs to the unit Discontinue use of the unit until a temperature of 41F or below is maintained
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceilings in kitchen at vents with heavy dust buildup- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall tile behind prep area missing- Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at prep area out of order. Repair or replace. Other hand sink is being used at this time.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine out of order. Three bay sink being used at this time. Repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
78
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some packaged food items and single use articles stored next to handsink at serving line without barries/splash guard. Provide barrier or remove items.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of some refrigerating units (including walk-in unit) soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed some wiping cloths stored wet on counter and no sanitizer solution containers set up. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed knifes stored tucked in against the wall and knife box. Store properly in the box after cleaning and sanitizing.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: The sweets refrigerating unit without an interior thermometer. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Lower Level- Not in use refrigerating unit soiled with grease. Clean properly to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garlic 'n Lemons last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garlic 'n Lemons on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garlic 'n Lemons?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Garlic 'n Lemons.
How does Garlic 'n Lemons compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Garlic 'n Lemons most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Allston average of 80.
Has Garlic 'n Lemons' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garlic 'n Lemons have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Garlic 'n Lemons means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Garlic 'n Lemons inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garlic 'n Lemons is inspected around two times per year on average.
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