Mountain House
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
52
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Mountain House stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Uncooked shell eggs 61F left out since the morning per the person in charge cut peapod stems 51F and other cut vegetables 51F left out of active refrigeration; also observed two trash cans full of pickled vegetables at 54F; keep TCS at 41F or below. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the shell eggs and the two trash cans of pickled vegetables and placed the vegetable greens in the walkin refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was unable to answer questions about food safety illness policy or sanitization and was not able to take active managerial control at the restaurant during the inspection where the health inspector needed to instruct staff and management on corrective actions that should be taken of the observations of code violations; provide a designated person in charge that is knowelgable about food safety illness policy sanitization and that can take active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The establishment was unable to produce a food thermometer; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In multiple cold holding units throughout kitchen observed cut ready to eat vegetables that per the employees had been prepared the day before or older without date marking; provide date labeling for ready to eat or TCS foods.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed pork inside a perforated bowl in the food prep sink placed under cool running water but the water is not able to pool to properly and safely thaw foods; the pork was 30-32F and an employee retrieved an unperforated bowl to propely thaw the product under cool running water. Thaw foods using approved methods.
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cups stored in food containers used to scoop out foods; provide food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The floors underneath the cookline and the baffles above the cookline are heavily encrusted in grease and food soils the underside of the ice machine cover and the front of the ice machine are heavily soild; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Observed large containers of cabbage left at ambient temperature 54F that the person in charge indicated is containers of pickled cabbage and vegetables. The person in charges states the restaurant pickles the vegetables in house and there is no HACCP plan in place.
590.008/8-201.13-C
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May 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed handling cooked beef tounge with bare hands. Discontinue. product discarded instructed employee to wash hands and don new gloves.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Approximately 50 gallons of pickled cabbage out at room temperature 74F. Product voluntarily denatured and discarded into the outside dumpster.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priorty violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared foods not dated or labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment pickling cabbage held at room temperature. Repeat violation. Discontinue process. Submit HACCP plan and apply for a variance.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small flies evident in the dining room. Decorative fountain may be contributing to the issue. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Consult your pest control company on best way to treat.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under cookline equipment of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Hood found with dripping grease. Clean to remove. Provide current hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee drag bags of raw chicken that was dripping over containers of ready to eat cooked beef. Retrain staff. All foods cooked to 165F. Surfaces sanitized. Raw meats stored above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler. Discontinue. REPEAT.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Chopping machine used to chop dry hot peppers. Provide proof of NSF grade certified equipment or equivalent.
590.004/4-101.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet broken on handsink. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Chopping machine with caked on food soils. wash/rinse/sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment was fermenting two large containers of cabbage at room temperature. Discontinue. 60lbs of fermented cabbage fermented voluntarily discarded and denatured on site.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of cut vegetables and prepared cooked beef in refrigerators not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. No allergen statement on online menu. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Hood found with dripping grease. Clean to remove. Provide current hood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on floors under dish machine and refrigerators. Clean to remove. Determine source and repair. Floors under cookline equipment with grease and food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Mutiple food storage containers not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Bug zapper at bar. Provide proper self contained device by licensed pest control provider.
590.006/6-202.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom with soils. Clean and disinfect.
590.006/6-501.18-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Fermenting of cabbage occuring. No HACCP plan. Discontinue process. Apply for variance and submit detailed HACCP plan.
590.008/8-201.13-C
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May 6, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee blowing his nose with gloves on Reviewed and corrected on site
590.003/3-304.15-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee blowing his nose in the kitchen with gloved hands. He went to return to food preparation without removing his gloves or washing his hands Reviewed and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed leaking packages of raw pork stored on a table next to a box of raw vegetables Numerous raw products including raw in shell eggs packaged raw chicken and raw pork in bowls stored directly on top of cases of fresh vegetables in the walkin Reviewed with Manager and corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the back area is not properly working and employees are washing their hands in the 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the manager/CFPM was not at the location There was no designated PIC at the time Employees were unable to answer food safety and sanitizing questions Designate a PIC and review procedures
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of handwashing sink at the warewashing area is broken- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous products in various stages of thawing in the kitchen Per a conversation with the employees it was verified that the products were defrosting Reviewed proper procedures with the employees and the products were placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous packaged foods were stored directly on the floors of both the walkin refrigerator and freezer- Store properly
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily scored and soiled cutting boards in the kitchen- Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple metal baskets used to remove products from the woks with heavy damage- Replace
590.004/4-201.11-C
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Nov 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mountain House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mountain House on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mountain House?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mountain House.
How does Mountain House compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Mountain House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Mountain House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mountain House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mountain House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mountain House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mountain House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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