Machi Machi
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
64
Score
Machi Machi appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Allston facility scores 80, putting Machi Machi on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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. PIC stated they wash and rinse no sanitizing step mentioned. Provide poper warewashing all the time - Wash Rinse Sanitize.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near prep area with soiled equipment in it. Discontinue Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen Awarness Certificate expired. Provide a currnet one.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food storage containers without label. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed soiled on the counter. Store properly in sasnitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rear door left wide open with no screen door. Provide.
590.006/6-202.16-C
64
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles near the ice machine are no longer adhered to the floor and the grout is gone; repair or replace the floor tiles and grout.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front entrance there are notable gaps at the bottom of the door allowing for pest entry; repair or add a door sweep to the front door
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers touching their faces with bare hands then handling and preparing food without washing hands after contaminating them. Employees must wash hands between tasks or after their hands become soiled.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: There were no buckets of sanitizer bottles with sanitizer and the three compartment sink was not set up and could not be set up properly to sanitize as there are no drain plugs. Per the person in charge they were not sure what the ppm should be and what the contact time is for sanitizing in cholorine. Food contact surfaces during inspection are not being properly sanitized; provide sanitizer and knowlege to staff on how to properly sanitize.
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Milk cheese foam in hotel pan in back area at 58-60F for at least 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge decided to voluntarily discard the quart of milk and 12 ounces of cheese foam. The root cause is there is no acive cooling at that unit and they are relying on the ambient cold from the ice. Hold TCS at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was not able to correctly answer questions related to food safety employee illness and sanitization. The person in charge must be knowlegable about food safety employee illness and sanitization.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge the location does not have procedures to clean a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles near the ice machine are no longer adhered to the floor and the grout is gone; repair or replace the floor tiles and grout.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At the front entrance there are notable gaps at the bottom of the door allowing for pest entry / the rear door during the inspection was propped open allowing for pest entry; repair or add a door sweep to the front door / ensure the rear door is closed during operating hours
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: There are no drain plugs on site per person in charge for the three compartment sink; provide.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
43
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available for sanitizer- Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings noted under equipment and in storage Provide an updated pest control report frpm a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the prep line is being used as a sink for dumping of products. Blenders and equipment have been set up around the sink. The only available sink is on the other side at the arewashing area- Remove all equipment at the warewashing sink and provide soap and paper towels at the sink for proper handwashing
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available at the time of the inspection- Owner to correct immediately
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The PIC at the time of the inspection at the establishment identified himself as the CFPM posted. With further questions he stated that he was not the CFPM posted. The PIC was unable to answer questions regarding temperature control and sanitizing. Ensue there is at lest one full time CFPM for the location and when the CFPM is not on site that the PIC is knowledgable in food safety
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled wiping cloths on couters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
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Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Through speaking with employees it was determined that they are washing their hands in a restroom and not at the designated handwashing sink in the kitchen. Reviewed and corrected
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence that the establishment is preraing foods in the lower level. There is no handsink located in the area Contact the Health Department to submit plans to apply for approval of food preparation space in the lower level Discontinue all food preparation on the lower floor
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no CFPM on site There are 2 certificates posted. One for the owner is expired and the other CFPM certificate is for an individual that is not regularly on site Provide documentation of employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
74
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Machi Machi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Machi Machi on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Machi Machi?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Machi Machi.
How does Machi Machi compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Machi Machi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Machi Machi's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Machi Machi 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 Machi Machi 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 Machi Machi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Machi Machi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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