Kao BBQ

75 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

American

Last inspected: Nov 30, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Kao BBQ has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 30, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Kao BBQ's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 30, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“(p) person-in-charge-duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 30, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Large amount of cardboard boxes on the rear around trash barrels. Clean properly and store in barrels with lid on.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Trash Barrels overfilled and with open lid. Store properly with enclosed lid.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Nov 1, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper handsink usage and controling pests.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: All three handsinks at cooking line used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards at cooking line heavily scored. Resurfaced or replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Exterior of several bulk food units soiled. ---- Clean all properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use equipment stored on the floor at lower level some of it soiled. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic cups being used for dispensing bulk food items. Use handled utensils/scoops only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed several boxes with food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Observed raw meat products store on the top of veggetable. Separate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 26, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper handsink usage and controling pests.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: All three handsinks at cooking line used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards at cooking line heavily scored. Resurfaced or replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Exterior of equipment at the cooking line soiled. Exterior of several bulk food units soiled. ---- Clean all properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed several boxes with food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Observed raw meat products store on the top of veggetable. Separate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed plastic cups being used for dispensing bulk food items. Use handled utensils/scoops only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use equipment stored on the floor at lower level some of it soiled. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kao BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kao BBQ on file is from Nov 30, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kao BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kao BBQ.

How does Kao BBQ compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Kao BBQ most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Kao BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kao BBQ have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kao BBQ 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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