Kung Fu Tea

125 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134
Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Kung Fu Tea, the earliest from 2022. Kung Fu Tea was last inspected on Dec 4, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Allston restaurants, the typical score is 80; Kung Fu Tea is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted under shelving in back prep area- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors below shelving and equipmen along walls with soils and droppings- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evedince ofpest activity in back prep area- rodent droppings noted Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in the back prep area around the water heater and under equipment with heavy encrusted soils and debris- Clean properly Walls in back prep area with soils and splashes- Clean properly Shelving along the fron service line withs oils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 25, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap for handsink at servimg line. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit for QUATs sanitizer . Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
82
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at serving line handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test kit for QUATs sanitizer . Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap for handsink at servimg line. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
74
Jan 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Employee states she just rinse with water and sanitize. No detergent on site and three bay sink not set. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize). Provide detergent.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strips on site . Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. Provide. Other hand sink near by at prep area being used at this time.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelf above three bay sink soiled. Top of water heater (near foo storage shelves) very soiled with dirt and dust. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Sep 8, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strips for QUATs sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at serving line handsink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose draining at prep area hand sink. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage counter at prep area very soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
May 18, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor areas around the water heater under the hand sink and around the grease trap in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils. Clean the wall below the hand sink in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaking faucet to the prep sink in the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove unecessary items stored in the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
82
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Child permit for establishment's main permit not renewed. Renew the child permit.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kung Fu Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea on file is from Dec 4, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Tea.

How does Kung Fu Tea compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Kung Fu Tea most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Kung Fu Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kung Fu Tea 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 Kung Fu Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kung Fu Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.