Onezo
Last inspected: May 11, 2023
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Onezo, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 11, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Onezo's record stops at May 11, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“(p) person-in-charge-duties” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Onezo's latest score of 58 falls below the Allston average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
May 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Employee new on duty unable to describe proper warewashing. I explained her the process. Provide proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: properlInterior of ice machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff to perform proper warewashing .
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of the upright refrigerator near serving line soiled. Flip-on freezer at lower level soiled with loose food products at the bottom.---- Clean properly all properly and remove thicl layers of ice. Area under/around dough mixer soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several boxes with take-out single use utensils stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels at rear overfilled and with loose trash around. Store propely enclosed and clean the area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open rear door without a screen door. Provide screen door or mantain closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Employee can not explain proper warewashing steps. Three bay sink very soiled and not set up. Perform proper 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 three bay sink used to place equipment parts. Remove and use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. Allergen Awarness Certificate expired. Provide a current one.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine with soiled interior (slime-like). Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several wiping cloths observed stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of cardboard boxes piled up at lower level. Remove and store properly .
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with single-use take-out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with food products stored on the floor on both levels. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Oct 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Observed employee scrubing large pot with water . No detergent or sanitizer used and three bay sink not set up. Provide proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize) all the time.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test strip on site.Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine very soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retain staff with regard proper warewashing and handsink usage/handwashing.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level and handsink at toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed several equipment parts placed in the handsink at prep area. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with single use take-out containers stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with packaged food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of proper warewashing. Employees unable to set up three bay sink at this time only one drain plug available. Despite having several other prep sinks tea leaves are being washed at rinse bay. PIC clean up three bay sink and tries to set up three bay sink but only one drain plug available. PIC states that equipment is washed with hands (without filling the wash bay) rinse with hands at rinse bay and sanitized at sanitizing bay. Sanitizing bay set up with QUATs tablets and PIC tries to measure concentration with chlorine test strips. I explain him that they are the wrong ones but the only QUATs test strip on site is totally damaged by water. Provide proper warewashing all the time.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level warewashing area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper warewashing. Ensure all handsinks are equipped properly. Health Permit not renewed. Ensure that Health Permit for 2022 is renewed.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet door at lower level not self closing. Provide.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level prep area/warewashing area without light (out of order). Repair to provide proper lighting.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level toilet very soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area upstairs without barriers and equipment stored next to it. Provide proper splash guards/barriers or discontinue storage of equipment there.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloth 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: Some boxes with single service containers stored on the floor at lower level and serving line. Elevate 6 inches or above.
590.004/4-903.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Onezo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Onezo on file is from May 11, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Onezo?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Onezo.
How does Onezo compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Onezo most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Onezo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Onezo have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Onezo means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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