Sharon Korean Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Sharon Korean Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Hand drying provision” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Sharon Korean Kitchen's latest score of 70 falls below the West Roxbury average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Sinlge use gloves bein re-used to handle foods. Discontinue and ensure gloves are for single use only.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from soiled hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used in several sinks. Discontinue and use only approved cleaning equipment.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Carboard being used to line several shelves in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and ensure all suraces remain cleanable durabel and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to date mark containers in storage as discussed.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store rice or any food on the drain board to the three bay sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed discontinue to store knives beween wall and cutting board. Also in soiled water on cooking line.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please label sinks in kitchen and basement prep so staff knows what sink to wash hands in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
78
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher gauges not working. PIC will need to have repaired. The dishwasher was not being used at this time. All equipment being washed in three bay sink. Disk is not getting to 160 at the plate so do not use until repaired or replaced.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep had a hose in the sink and it was dry. PIC was doing prep. Hand sink in kitchen had sanitizer bucket in it. PIC will need to review with staff not to block sinks and to was hands in hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at front counter did not have paper towels. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
74
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement prep had a hose in the sink and it was dry. PIC was doing prep. Hand sink in kitchen had sanitizer bucket in it. PIC will need to review with staff not to block sinks and to was hands in hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishwasher gauges not working. PIC will need to have repaired. The dishwasher was not being used at this time. All equipment being washed in three bay sink. Disk is not getting to 160 at the plate so do not use until repaired or replaced.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at front counter did not have paper towels. PIC corrected at this time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
74
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: As discussed please review with staff not to store raw chicken above sauces in walk in or refrigerator.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Two hand sinks did not have paper towels. Please fill dispensers.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher gauges will need to be repaired. Wash temperature was between 112F to 163F and rinse temperature was between 134F to 176F. The temperature at the plate was 164F. Dishwasher can still be used until repaired.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to line shelves with card board in kitchen and walk in. Must be a cleanable surface.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In the walk in in the basement found Raw whole eggs above peeled vegetables raw chicken stored above beef. PIC corrected at this time.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewashing area did not have paper towles. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken and vegetables thawing at room temperature in basement prep sink.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden shelf on cooking line will need to be sealed. As discussed PIC can use a stain or paint.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label small and labe bulk food containers as discussed. Some food containers had labels but did not match the food in the containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Dec 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is expired. Have the vent cleaned and provide an update hood sticekr.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is expired. Have the vent cleaned and provide an update hood sticekr.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is expired. Have the vent cleaned and provide an update hood sticekr.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: They have a HACCP plan for the production of kimchi but they are still toggling between making their own kimchi and adding ingredients to commercial kimchi. The kimchi was stored out of refrigeration at 79F and the pH was 3.4. Provide updated procedures for how the kimchi si being produced and make sure the plan is approved by the department and that is the recipe you use. (they will use commercial kimchi and keep it refrigerated unitl another procedure is approved)
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is expired. Have the vent cleaned and provide an update hood sticekr.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 15, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sharon Korean Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sharon Korean Kitchen on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sharon Korean Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sharon Korean Kitchen.
How does Sharon Korean Kitchen compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Sharon Korean Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Sharon Korean Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sharon Korean Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sharon Korean Kitchen 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 Sharon Korean Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sharon Korean Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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