Seoul Soulongtang
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Seoul Soulongtang has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Seoul Soulongtang's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knifes stored on magnetic strips. Clean and sanitize before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items with date - marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line under large cooking pots soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee wiping with paper towels. Wipe properly with wiping clothes in santizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strips soiled and with rust. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed with black mold-like substance and with deep cuts. Replace cutting boards as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under sink at warewashing station. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice in hot cabinet 120F. Product made within the hour reheated to above 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in use does not have an indirect to waste drain. Consult a licensed plumber and install air gap. Provide a copy of plumbing permit from ISD Plumbing upon completion of the work.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat stored above cooked meat at cookline reach in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of prepared foods and cut produce in reach in coolers that is not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies to clean up V&D events. Emailed handout. Provide proper supplies to implement.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergen awareness certificate is expired. Provide current. Priority violations sited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all containers and bags of food in freezers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust on ceiling above dish machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker no hair restraint. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door gasket on reach in cooler in rear is broken. Replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Warewashing sinks use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is washing cut produce in the three bay sink. Discontinue.
590.004/4-501.16-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil containers with visible soils. Clean to remove or contact vendor for replacement containers.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles above dish room. Replace.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door with daylight visible around perameters of door. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. 590.011 (A)Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove debris and litter from around and under back stairs off rear entrance.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products stored on counter in kitchen for use at temperatures below 135F. Cooked beef at 127F and Cooked Cabbage 100F Per the CFPM the products were out for less than 2 hours Placed on the stove and reheated to above 165F to be hot held above 135F Review with Staff
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panels of ice machine with black moldlike buildup- Slicer with dried on food soils Clean all food equipment with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Restriction and storage-medicines ( pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous medications and creams stored on shelving directly above service refrigeration andprep areas- Removed at the time of the inspection Provide area for medications away from food service
590.007/7-207.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous violations including priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils used to dispense products were noted with the handles touching the product- Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled damp wiping cloths on counters throughout the back kitchen- No sanitizer buckets set up Reviewed violation and corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cell phones and employees personal items noted on cutting boards and shelving in food service areas- Maintain personal items away from food service areas and food contact surfaces Corrected on site and equipment sanitized after items were removed
590.003/3-307.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous raw meat products were in various stages of defrosting in the back kitchen including in stagnant water in a prep sink and in containers on tables. Reviewed proper thawing methods with staff and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at multiple sinks- Discontinue use
590.004/4-101.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cutting boards are heavily scored with black buildup- Repair or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet equipment is being removed from the low temperature dishwasher and is being stacked without proper air drying- Reviewd and corrected
590.004/4-901.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Front area of mop sink with extensive damage causing the plaster to be exposed- Repair to make smooth durable nonpourous and cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees in kitchen with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
41
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling vegetables with bare hands- Corrected on site
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Employees storing personal beverages in the ice that is in the ice machine- Ice used in drinks on menu Discontinue
590.003/3-303.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous cut vegetables held on the counter during the lunch rush at 58F Per the PIC the products were removed from refrigeration 1 hour prior to the inspection- Returned to the refrigerator at 38F to cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings noted on floors along walls in back storage areas- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink as you enter the back kitchen with equipment in it- Removed at this time Review with staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: riority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Employees using pint containers as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin is overfilled and products are stored directly on the floor in the walkin- Store a minimum of 6" off the floor Products stored in mesh bags in freezers- Store in proper food quality bags
590.003/3-305.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Brooms and mops stored on the floor directly next to the ice machine- Store properly
590.006/6-501.113-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: 2 bulk food containers in back storage area that were noted to the PIC at the time of theinspection are heavily damaged- Replace
590.004/4-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous employees in back prep area with no hair restraints- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
37
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Flloor under and around cooking line and wall next to it with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed egetable stew placed in ambient temperature registering 119F. PIC stated it had been there for less than 1 hour and placed it for immediate stove top re-heating at 165F or above. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled utensil placed in the handsink at cooikng line. PIC removed it. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several cases with food products stored on the floor inside walk-in and at the storage area. Elevate 6 inches or above.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Flloor under and around cooking line and wall next to it with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-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
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap at the rear solied and with loose debris around. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several refrigearating unit soiled. Clean properly Magnetic Strips for knife storage with rust. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beef Soup placed on counter at ambient temperature registered 122F. PIC stated it had been there less than 1 hour and place it on stove top for immediate re-heating to 165F. Mantain all TCS food at 135 or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Re-train staff with regard to proper hot holding and handsink usage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knifes stored soiled on magnetic strip. Magnetic strip soiled. Clean and sanitize properly before storing away.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line used to store soiled utensils. Remove use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near cooking line without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around and wall behind cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee eating at cooking line area. Discontinue use a disegnated area.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several refrigerating units with soiled interior and exterior. Shelves near cooking line soiled. Bulk food containers with soiled exterior ------ Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Significant gap at bottom of the rear door. Provide a door sweep to close it.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Appointment set up for next Tuesday with cleaning company. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seoul Soulongtang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seoul Soulongtang on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seoul Soulongtang?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Seoul Soulongtang.
How does Seoul Soulongtang compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Seoul Soulongtang most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Seoul Soulongtang's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seoul Soulongtang have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seoul Soulongtang 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 Seoul Soulongtang inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seoul Soulongtang is inspected around two times per year on average.
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