Seoul Tteokbokki
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
74
Score
Seoul Tteokbokki has been inspected five times since 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Seoul Tteokbokki's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic pipe from AC draining at the handsink at serving line. Remove and plumb properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead cockroach on the glue trap. Provide an IPM report by a licensed exterminator. Remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
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: Bag of sugar stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
74
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw carrots during preparation with bare hands- Reviewed glove use procedures and corrected at the time of the inspection
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous repeat violations noted on the inspection report- Review policies and procedures with all staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Equipment and sponge stored in handwashing sink at prep area- Removed at this time Handwashing sink shall be maintained clear and used for handwashing only
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit available on site to test chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher at the time of the inspection. Test kit provided by inspector at this time tested at 50ppm
590.004/4-501.116-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is holding prepared rice at 125F in a sushi rolling machine- Establishment does no have an approved HACCP for the holding of acidified rice at temperatures below 135F. Violation was noted on last inspection report. Establishment shall immediately discontinue holding rice at temperatures below 135F and submit HACCP procedures to the Health Department for review. Sushi machine was removed at the time of the inspection and rice that was prepared less than 1 hour to the inspection was placed on a cookie sheet and placed in a refrigerator to cool
590.008/8-201.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat being thawed in stagnant water in the prep sink- Reviewed procedures and corrections were made at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.13-C
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling rice with bare hands- Product was discarded and the employee washed her hands and put on gloves
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the lower level partially blocked by shelving- Move to allow full access to sink Handwashing sink in the kitche nand in the lower level with equipment in them- Maintain clear for proper handwashing
590.005/5-204.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using rice in a sushi rolling machine without a HACCP Rice was at 120F without acidification Products was removed and placed in refrigeration to properly cool
590.008/8-201.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed beef defrosting in a bucket in the lower level- Reviewed proper thawing methods and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
64
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live cockroaches at lower level floor area and some in glue traps. Provide an IPM report from a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper handwashing and pest monitoring.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board near serving area scored and stained. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under shelves at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
55
Aug 11, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line with pipe draining in it fro AC sysytem. Remove and install properly.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer on site. Provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: 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 food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly. Observed open bulk food bags at lower level. Store properly in enclosed containers. Observed Raw Pork meat stored above lettuce and other ready to eat foods at uper level - multiple door refrigerating unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Several boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and some counters at lower level soiled and with rodent like droppings. Also observed not in use equipment and toilet sit. Remove and clean properly all areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves at prep area soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seoul Tteokbokki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seoul Tteokbokki on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seoul Tteokbokki?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seoul Tteokbokki.
How does Seoul Tteokbokki compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Seoul Tteokbokki most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Seoul Tteokbokki's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seoul Tteokbokki have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seoul Tteokbokki 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 Tteokbokki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seoul Tteokbokki is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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