Little Tao
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Little Tao appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Little Tao on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 90F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 70F water. Store rice spoons clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard used to line shelves in kitchen. Discard cardboard. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Nov 13, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knifes stored soiled on between table and wall. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at the prep area soiled. Clean all properly. Magnetic strip for knife storage soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several products inside walk-in prepared more than 24 hours ago without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food units without labels. Provide/
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Side and exterior of cooking line equipment soiled with grease build up and covered with foil. Clean all properly remove the soil foil. Wall inside walk-in unit very soiled. Bottom of the two door freezer soiled. Magnetic strip at prep area soiled. ---- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers without handles used to dispense some bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only.
590.004/4-903.11-C
67
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Observed three bay sink with soiled dishes placed for washing at wash compartment and sanitizer bay filled with water and raw meat in it. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towel.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing and handsink usage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pots stored inside restroom. Remove and store properly.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between table and the rear wall. Discontinue store properly. Rice dispenser utensils observed in stagnant water in ambient temperature. Discontinue store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes stored soile and wet in a bucket. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat being washed at three bay sink while wash compartment was full of soiled dishes in detergent solution. Discontinue food prep in three bay sink. Install a prep sink or review the food prep procedures.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Jul 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No Test Strips for QUATs Sanitizer used at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: No sccops / handled utensils available observed plastic cups in use. Provide.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Mop Sink not enclosed. Provide.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet without self closing door. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Tao last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Tao on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Tao?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Tao.
How does Little Tao compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Little Tao most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Little Tao's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Tao have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Tao 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 Little Tao inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Tao is inspected around two times per year on average.
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