Hello Yummy
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
67
Score
Hello Yummy appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Hello Yummy was last inspected on Apr 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Allston restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stated they wash with detergent. No sanitizer step. Provide properr warewashing- Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of fryolator and utility pipes attached soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths wet on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
67
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Location to remain voluntarily closed pending receipt & review of a licensed plumbers report for the food court. Report to be sent to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide repairs for the exterior roof & interior ceiling. Repairs were discussed with the manager on site. Manager stating he has received a quote & signed a repair contract
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Breading container with encrusted product on inside Reviewed procedures with the PIC to clean/change equipment a minimum of every 4 hours Corrected on site
590.004/4-602.11-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee preparing vegetables in the back prep with no gloves on- She touched the product with bare hands Reviewed and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review proper procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floors behind cooking equipment with built up soils Top to freezer next to the 3 bay sink with heavy encrusted soils- Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple products defrosting in the the 3 bay sink at thetime of the inspection- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoop used for rice and spatulas used for crepes stored in stagnant water- Discontinue Reviewed proper procedures at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-304.12-C
58
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Bowls of raw chicken stored over fresh produce. Store raw chicken under produce to rpevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips on site. Provide test strips to ensure chlorine is properly diluted for sanitizing.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink leaks onto floor. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 66F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Mar 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: A bowl of raw beef was stored on top of packaged vegetables in the 2 door refrigerator- Reviewed and corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the handwashing sink at the time of the inspection- Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report Reviewed with the PIC at the time of the inspection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors behind the cookline with heavy soils and debris- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the warewashing area- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the front service area and in the back prep area at the rice cookers- Reviewd and corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged noodles noted on shelving above the warewashing area A large covered bucket of sauce was under thehandwashing sink Violations reviewed and corrected on site
590.003/3-305.12-C
55
May 1, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observes some boxes with beverage products and take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent above fryolator with grease build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of display refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths solution registered no sanitizer levels. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Observed three bay sink filled up with utensils/equipment. PIC states they warewash once a day at the end. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize). Ensure that food contact surfaces are cleaned and santized at least every 4 hours.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strip on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wer sponges at three bay sink area. Discontinue using.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats placed above veggies at refrigerating unit in the prep area. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet in the counter. Store in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hello Yummy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hello Yummy on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hello Yummy?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hello Yummy.
How does Hello Yummy compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Hello Yummy most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Hello Yummy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hello Yummy have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hello Yummy 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 Hello Yummy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hello Yummy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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