Kung Fu Tea
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2024
58
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Kung Fu Tea, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 26, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Kung Fu Tea on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Boba machine observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit observed heavily soiled with visible food spills and encrusted soils interior and exterior of microwave observed soiled from food spills and exteriors of all sinks including the prep sink and the 3 back sink Clean and sanitze to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small flies observed in the kitchen area. PIC to provide current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment shall implement a more frequency cleaning schedule for the location.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips. Provide Inspector test was used.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout and below equipment along walls observed heavily soiled. Walls around all the sinks and prep area observed heavily soiled by food splashes. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and brooms stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue and provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks and faucets with heavy encrusted soils- Clean and maintain clen. maintain clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
May 3, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grout between the tiles on the floor in both the front service area and in the back prep is either heavily worn or missing. Water is pooling between tiles Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters- no sanitizer solution set up
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surfaces throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils and food splashes Areas include but not limited to: All walls in back prep All shelving in back prep and service areas All cabinets including inside doors and handles All refrigeration including interiors doors and handles Exteriors of all sinks including the prep sink and the 3 back sink Floors throughout especially below equipment and along walls All areas shall be completely cleaned and a cleaning schedule shall be put into place at the location
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at the 3 bay sink is not properly working- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity at the location Droppings and nesting material noted below equipment Cardboard on shelving is being shredded Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at the handsink- Corrected
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the handsink in the back prep Handsink at front service counter with soap Provide soap at all sinks
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Equipment used to make boba with heavy soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations nored on the inspection report Establishment shall implement a regular cleaning schedule for the location Establishment shall have weekly pest control treament at the location- Provide updated pest control reports to the Health Department
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard used on shelving in back prep- Remove
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surfaces throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils and food splashes Areas include but not limited to: All walls in back prep All shelving in back prep and service areas All cabinets including inside doors and handles All refrigeration including interiors doors and handles Exteriors of all sinks including the prep sink and the 3 back sink Floors throughout especially below equipment and along walls All areas shall be completely cleaned and a cleaning schedule shall be put into place at the location
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters- no sanitizer solution set up
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks and faucets with heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly and maintain clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grout between the tiles on the floor in both the front service area and in the back prep is either heavily worn or missing. Water is pooling between tiles Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unused equipment including a fryolator located in the prep area in the back- Remove all unnessesary equipment from the establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and brooms stored on the floor in the back prep- Store properly
590.006/6-501.113-C
37
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Some water leaking from the ceiling at the prep area near hood vent. PIC states it leaks whem it rains. Repair. Provide evidence of repair work performed by a licensed company.
590.005/5-205.15-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
90
Nov 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks without paper towels nearby. A paper roll placed away from both sinks. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
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: Counter shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Some water leaking from the ceiling at the prep area near hood vent. PIC states it leaks whem it rains. Repair. Provide evidence of repair work performed by a licensed company.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water faucet at three bay sink leaking continously broken. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelf above three bay sink soiled. Bottom of refrigerating unit used for milk storage soiled.---- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose discharging from A/C unit to handsink. Remove and install properly .
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Large build up of dust at the hood vent. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: New employee does not know how to perform proper warewashing. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose appears to be discharging liquid in serving line handsink. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Large build up of dust at the hood vent. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose discharging from A/C unit to handsink. Remove and install properly .
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: New employee does not know how to perform proper warewashing. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic hose appears to be discharging liquid in serving line handsink. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Large build up of dust at the hood vent. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Health Permit (child license) not renewed. Renew child license.
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 26, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited eight 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 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Kung Fu Tea's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kung Fu Tea 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 Kung Fu Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kung Fu Tea is inspected around four times per year on average.
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