Meet Fresh
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Meet Fresh, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “hand drying provision” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Meet Fresh on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at servinl line corner floor. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the Men's toilet not draining clogged . Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the prep area and serving line without papertowels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line and prep area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several packages with food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at prep area soiled. Top of dish machine soiled. Exterior of some refrigerating unit soiled.--- Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current ine.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Water accumulation in the lower level from an unknown location Establishment shall schedule a service with a licensed plumber for proper repairs
590.005/5-205.15-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspection for sanitizer- Replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted on the bottom of the door that leads from the establishment to the alley- Provide new door sweep
590.006/6-202.16-C
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC or documented CFPM at the location at the time of the inspection Employees unable to properly answer food safety questions during inspection Provide registration for Food Protection Manager certification
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
90
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC or documented CFPM at the location at the time of the inspection Employees unable to properly answer food safety questions during inspection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the low temperature dishwasher- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee eating food with her hands in the kitchen Addressed and corrected during inspection
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Excessive amounts of product noted in the lower area and many of the boxesare stored directly on the floor in the dry storage and in the freezers- Store a minimum of 6 inches off the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket with 0ppm chlorine at the time of the inspection Corrected and tested at 50ppm
590.003/3-304.14-C
70
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Three handsinks at prep area and serving line without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice cream freezer soiled. Top of dish machine soiled. Clean all Properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open desert cups stored next to hand sink (down). Remove. Several boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level and inside the walk-in refrigerator. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. 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: Several boxes with single use articles/containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
70
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at serving line and prep area without paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with food items stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area and serving line without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Stairs going to lower lever soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some containers for bulk food storage without labels. provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not working inside walk-in unit at lower level. Repair.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use cotainers for take out stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with tea products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
May 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area ( at the very end) without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of carboard boxes piled up at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.006/6-501.114-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
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(b)-(d) gloves use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with equipment stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-304.15-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meet Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meet Fresh on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Meet Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Meet Fresh.
How does Meet Fresh compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Meet Fresh most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Meet Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Meet Fresh have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Meet Fresh 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 Meet Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meet Fresh is inspected around two times per year on average.
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