Kaju Tofu House
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
86
Score
Kaju Tofu House appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers with prepared foods without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on the counters without sanitizer solutions. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
86
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tofu stored in bucket in front of cook line without any active refrigeration 79F; tofu was moved back into active refrigeration. Store cold TCS at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef kalbi left on stove per employees cooked at 11:30 109F. Staff decided to move beef to walkin refrigerator to cool to 41F. Hold hot TCS at 135F or above or 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: During the inspection the designated person in charge was not able to answer questions regarding food safety illness policy and sanitization. Provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers in refrigerators of ready to eat foods without date marking; provide date marking for ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops stored in mop closet in five gallon buckets with liquid that are not in use; store mops to allow for air drying after use.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet with the mop sink there is a ceiling tile that is damaged or missing the men's room hand sink leaks when in operation; repair or replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement observed a hotel pan and a plastic container containing cooked and frozen pork that per the employee the staff had removed from the chest freezer to defrost at 11:00am. The temperature of the frozen pork was 34F-35F and the health inspector instructed the employee to place the pork in a refrigerator. Thaw frozen foods using proper methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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May 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef at 155F with cover. Cool cooked foods uncovered in shallow pans with ice bath if possible. Beef cooled to 125F in 10 minutes uncovered in ice bath.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 80F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of prepared foods in refrigeration with no labeling- Provide Reviewedwith owner at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Employees arestoring personal items and clothing on shelving in the lower level that is used for storage of food service items- Use provided locker area
590.006/6-501.110-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and containers throughout with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
82
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Several food items at lower level walk-in without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.18-P
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use pans and a cutting board on the floor at lower level. elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at lower soiled . Clean properly. Small refrigerator used for egg storage with soiled interior. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jun 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink filled with soiled dishes at wash and sanitize bays and soiled at rinse bay. Provide proper warewashing all the time set up properly three bay sink (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with single use articles stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Designated areas-employee accommodations for eating / drinking/smoking (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired last month. PIC stated he has contacted hood vent company to come this month. Provide current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-403.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaju Tofu House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaju Tofu House on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaju Tofu House?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kaju Tofu House.
How does Kaju Tofu House compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Kaju Tofu House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Kaju Tofu House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kaju Tofu House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kaju Tofu House 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 Kaju Tofu House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kaju Tofu House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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