Poke Boys

1 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Poke Boys five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 8, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“In-use utensils between-use storage” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Poke Boys' latest score of 52 falls below the Allston average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Commercially packaged quinoa product was noted in the handwashing sink and was at 70F Per the employees the product was removed te previous day to defrost Reviewed proper procedures with the staff- The product was opened and voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Owner shall properly train staff and maintain regular pest control at the location

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Package of product and a bowl were in the handwash sink at the start of the inspection- Remove Ensure the handwash sink remains accesible for proper handwashing

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live cockroaches noted coming out from below equipment at the service line Provide an updated and detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Test strips for chlorine sanitizer at the loaction are damaged and can not be used-Replace

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between wall and table. Store properly on a clean and sanitized solution.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 16, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Conformance with approved procedures (p)

Inspector notes: Lab test and letter of guarantees expired. Provide current ones.

590.008/8-103.12-P

Conformance with approved procedures (pf)

Inspector notes: Logs for sushi ph not mantained since Oct 12 . Mantain daily.

590.008/8-103.12-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wipin cloths sanitizer solution not set up. Provide.

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between refrigerating equipment. Store on clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Mar 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Obseved only wash and rinse bay set up at three bay sink not sanitizing bay. Perform proper warewashing all the time (wash rinse sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Obsverved plastic container being used to dispense bulk food items. Use handled utensils/scoops only.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed knifes stored between equipment. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke Boys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke Boys on file is from Jul 8, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke Boys?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poke Boys.

How does Poke Boys compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Poke Boys most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Poke Boys' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Poke Boys have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Poke Boys 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 Poke Boys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Boys is inspected around three times per year on average.

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