Lulus' Allston
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Lulus' Allston has 16 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 24, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Lulus' Allston is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appearsed to be old rat droppings on floor in liquor room at previous inspection have since been cleaned up. No updated pest report upon today's revisit. Fruit flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Tracking powders pest control and monitoring (p)
Inspector notes: UV tracking powder in use in basement. Discontinue. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.007/7-206.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be old rat droppings on floor in liquor room. Fruit flies at bar. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp machine no quats sanitizer for three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall with exposed plaster next to prep sink. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
67
May 20, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
90
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen certificate is expired. Provide current.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hose at dish washer rinse sink is leaking prep sink drain is leaking in basement. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in basement stairwell and in basement prep room with exposed drywall walkin cooler floor and bar floor with exposed concrete. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on HVAC vents above bar. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Foods exposed to noxious odors voluntarily discarded and denatured with bleach in dumpster.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: No mechanical refrigeration on site functioning due to power outage. Manager on site in process of securing dry ice for sealed cold holding units. All foods have been placed into walkin cooler and maintained closed. The unit is still holding at below 41F as this happened within the hour.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Power outage has occured due to construction crew damaging cable digging in street. Business to remain closed until all violations are corrected and power is restored and passes a reinspection Per DP by phone.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of disturbed wall materials with perforations behind heating oil tank in basment. Clean and disinfect. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open wall with exposed studs at top of stair landing from basement to kitchen. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
61
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rodent droppings in basement storage area outside patio & trash storage area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Treat and seal all areas.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat pest related violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open wall with exposed studs at top of stair landing from basement to kitchen. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of disturbed wall materials with perforations behind heating oil tank in basment. Clean and disinfect. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outdoor walking and driving surfaces graded to drain (c)
Inspector notes: Several imperfections in pavement rear of business with broken asphalt. Repair/repave.
590.006/6-202.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under around and behind equipment throughout the basement prep and storage areas of visible soils. Clean under cookline equipment in kitchen. Clean floors at bar from visible moisture.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Disturbed earth around dumpster with evidence of rodent activity. Treat seal any openings clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Out of use ROP machine in basement. REMOVE.
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gnaw marks and disturbed wall materials in basement liqour room. Remove all damaged materials. Repair/replace with pest proof materials. Keep door to patio closed to prevent entrance of vermin.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper hanging from ceiling in hallway to liqour room and in basement kitchen prep area. Remove.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Outside area adjacent to dumpster with burrows and exposed earth. Treat and seal with durable pest proof materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rat activity in basement liqour room and adjacent hallways odrous gnawed wall materials & droppings. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report. Multiple house flies observed in the business. Provide treatments in the updated IPM pest control report. Rodent burrows in outside area next to dumpster. Treat and seal with impervious materials.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper hanging from ceiling in hallway to liqour room and in basement kitchen prep area. Remove.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drop tiles in basment. Replace. Damaged damp wall board in basement liqour room. Remove/replace. Provide properly constructed floors walls and ceilings. Seal any entry points with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outside dumpster door open. Maintain closed.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Outside area adjacent to dumpster with burrows and exposed earth. Treat and seal with durable pest proof materials.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gnaw marks and disturbed wall materials in basement liqour room. Remove all damaged materials. Repair/replace with pest proof materials. Keep door to patio closed to prevent entrance of vermin.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with holes hole in wall in basement hallway outside dry storage missing ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen. Repair. Worn paint on walkin floor. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in prep sink drain pipe. Install indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Benedict eggs missing reminder asterisk. Font size too small. Provide 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM stated one but not all exclusionary symptoms. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall at baseboard in basement prep area with holes hole in wall in basement hallway outside dry storage missing ceiling tiles in basement and kitchen. Repair. Worn paint on walkin floor. Seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Treat and seal rodent burrow in outside area next to dumpster.
590.006/6-202.15-C
64
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salsa at cookline is 50F. Product removed from service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Induction cooker on cart blocking basement handsink strainer in bar handsink. Corrected on site. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Water at handsink 75F. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No asterisk next to items cooked to order. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Gas oven convection oven in basement with no hood. Install.
590.006/6-304.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in walkin cooler and dry storage room with exposed concrete floors and peeling paint openings in dry storage ceiling and missing ceiling tiles above basement prep area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
55
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the main kitchen area. Evidence of live roach activity noted in the main kitchen area. Address. Provide an additional pest control report with current treatment for fruit flies.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the chemical dish machine registering well over 100ppm. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the fryer with excess grease and food debris. Clean to remove. Back storage room with what appears to be chewed insullation on teh ground. Clean to remove and ensure proper monitoring of rodents.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe to the dish machie is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from May 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lower shelf of the 2 door fliptop cooler in the main kitchen area not draining and leaking onto the floor. Address and make any necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Feb 1, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 12.10.22.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 2.5.23
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with built up soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee missing a hair restraint.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
86
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 3.16.22.Provide proper clean from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 8.18.22
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 3.16.22.Provide proper clean from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 8.18.22
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 4, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several items in the open top reach in units reading 50-55F for under 60 min.Maintain items 41F or below. PIC stating most items were prepared earlier in the day. Discussed cooling & cold holding methods with the chef
590.003/3-501.16-P
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Salad station uniot reading 50F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Several reach in units missing internal thermometers.Provide working thermometers. PIC corrected
590.004/4-204.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all clutter & unused equipment from the outside storage. Maintain location clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor near the storage room to remove evidence of mouse droppings. PIC to address with pest control
590.006/6-501.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired on 3.16.22.Provide proper clean from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating appt is on 8.18.22
590.006/6-501.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: provide "hand wash only " signage at the bar handwash station.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls under/around the 3 bay sink to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outside Recycling bin missing covers.Provide proper covers
590.005/5-501.113-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lulus' Allston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lulus' Allston on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lulus' Allston?
Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Lulus' Allston.
How does Lulus' Allston compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Lulus' Allston most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Lulus' Allston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lulus' Allston have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lulus' Allston 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 Lulus' Allston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lulus' Allston is inspected around five times per year on average.
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