Kimchipapi Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Kimchipapi Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 28, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Kimchipapi Kitchen's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Per location's HACCP plan for acidified rice the pH buffer solutions are expired; the person in charge was able to produce new unexpired buffer solution bottles and no daily log of pH meter testing was able to be produced when asked by the health inspector; location must conform and follow their approved HACCP plan.
590.008/8-103.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs are stored directly above raw salmon that per PIC will not be cooked and are used in their sushi bowls. Store raw eggs below food items that will not be cooked.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large dark rodent droppings in basement in area around water heater; clean and sanitize area of droppings and provide pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov with a treatment before compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In-use rice paddle is stored in water at 100F; in use utensils should be stored in water at or above 135F in cool running water or on a clean sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken in front refrigerator stored over cucumbers and corn. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff to properly acidify rice test every batch of rice and log the pH.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: HACCP plan on site for sushi rice. No current rice testing logs. Rice lab test expired last year. Provide daily testing logs for sushi rice and updated lab test letter.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled aluminum foil and cardboard boxes lining shelves. Degraded plastic matts on shelves. Discard and use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
67
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed prep employee not wash hands while changing task from prepping to cooking raw chicken. Clean hand properly before changing tasks. Reviewed with PIC and employees were instructed to remove gloves wash their hands and change gloves.
590.002/2-301.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: observed employee washing dishes they rinsed the utensils/dish and did not sanitize the equipment before storing it wet. Retrain employees to follow procedures for ware washing: wash with soap and water rinse with clean water sanitize for at least 1 minute then allow the equipment to air dry before storage.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prepped item not date marked. All ready to eat foods prepped and held for more than 24 hrs has to be datemarked.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: They were not familiar with vomit cleanup procedures. Provide instructions and all the items in handout provided.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Observed restroom receptacle has no cover. Provide
590.005/5-501.17-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Observed single use take out containers/bags stored under the sewerage pipe in the basement room. Remove and store away from sewer lines or other sources of contamination
590.004/4-903.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer chest in the basement has heavy ice build. Remove and clean.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: There is a refrigerator in the dining room that is not secured. Protect food from contamination by the customers by securing the refrigerator or moving it to an employee only area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: The chicken is cooked then cooled at room temperature and then transferred to a bowl covered and cooled in the reach in cooler. There is no walk-in cooler in the establishment. Verify that items are being cooled correctly from 135F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours.
590.003/3-501.15-C
50
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Products heavily wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator at 47F. Reviewed cooling process with the PIC and product was placed in the freezer to cool to 41F or below
590.003/3-501.14-P
86
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Parasite destruction (p)
Inspector notes: Letter of guarantee expired. provide a current one.
590.003/3-402.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of properr warewashing . Washing bay set up with detergent and soiled untensil-but overfilled. Other bay used to store soiled utensils. Set up three bay sink properly and provide proper warewashing all the time - Wash-Rinse-Sanitize.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: No records mantained for sushi/rice ph and calibration today or last 7 days. Mantain properly as described in HACCP plan. Letter of Guarantee expired. Provide a current one.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In part of lower level several not in use equipment/utensils piled up on the floor. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Rice dispenser with plastic container without handle. Use scoops/ handle utensils.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Rice bulk food container without label. provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current CFPM certificate employee no longer works at this establishment. Provide 1 full time or two part time employees with CFPM certificate (example- Serve Safe) and Allergen Awarness Certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
55
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-202.12-C
95
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of dead roaches on glue traps at lower level. Provide a current IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-202.12-C
82
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed acidified rice at serving line rice cooker registering 120F. No HACCP plan for sushi is approved/available. PIC voluntarily discarded. Mantain all TCS foods at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Three bay sink is used for washing and dumping/prep on the other two bays. Sanitizer dispenser (pre-mixed with water) appears out of order and does not dispense any sanitizer level. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize). Stop using three bay sink for food prep use prep sink for that.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: No letter of guarantee from the supplier for raw salmon served. Provide.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large amount of cockroaches in glue traps. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Remove glue traps with pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and hot holding. Monitor and minimize pest activity using a licensed exterminator.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths wet on counters while wiping cloths containers are not set up. Set up properly with sanitizer solution and store wipes inside.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Both CFPM and Allergen Awarness Certificates are on the name of an employee that no longer works at the establishment (per PIC). Provide one full time employee or two part time employees with current CFPM and Allergen Awarness Certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kimchipapi Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kimchipapi Kitchen on file is from Nov 28, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kimchipapi Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kimchipapi Kitchen.
How does Kimchipapi Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Kimchipapi Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Kimchipapi Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kimchipapi Kitchen have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kimchipapi Kitchen 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 Kimchipapi Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kimchipapi Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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