Isshindou Ramen

1 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Isshindou Ramen appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hand drying provision”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Isshindou Ramen's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cut vegetables stored above the refrigeration line at 60F- Placed back in refrigeration at 39F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No handsoap at handwashing sink- Corrected

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No papertowels at handwashing sinks- Corrected

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips available for chlorine sanitizer- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Apr 10, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several containers placed for air drying soiled to the touch. PIC stated that dish machine had been malfunctioning and stated that a new dish machine will be installed this week. Ensure that proper warewashing take place in the three bay sink until repairs take place.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC stated he set up bait station for mice himself. Discontinue use a licensed IPM report. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near serving line without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near serving without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(b) cooling methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed pork soup 148F placed for cooling in enclosed plastic containers inside water (no ice). Provide proper cooling methods.

590.003/3-501.15-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in use knives stored in the space between equipments. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-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

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink equipped with soap dispenser . Remove

590.006/6-301.13-C

Dec 6, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Ice machine interior soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Both handsinks at prep area/cooking line without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Food prep equipped with soap dispenser. Remove.

590.006/6-301.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Some boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-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

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigerating/freezer units soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

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

590.003/3-305.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isshindou Ramen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isshindou Ramen on file is from Aug 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Isshindou Ramen?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Isshindou Ramen.

How does Isshindou Ramen compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Isshindou Ramen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Isshindou Ramen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Isshindou Ramen have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Isshindou Ramen 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 Isshindou Ramen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Isshindou Ramen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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