Somaek Temple Records

11 Temple St, Boston, MA 02114

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Somaek Temple Records. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Somaek Temple Records' latest score of 41 falls below the Boston average of 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Low temp dishwasher sanitzer observed reading over 200ppm. Use according to law.

590.007/7-204.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Stew potato 47F stored in plastic container in open case cold unit. PIC voluntarily discard the item. PIC to train staff on cold holding

590.003/3-501.16-P

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink sanitzer observed not dispensing and reading 00ppm quatz . Repair PIC to use chlorine until repair is done

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsinks observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time for handwashing. (COS)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Kichen hood vent observed missing parts/attachements. Provide/repair

590.004/4-301.14-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachements observed soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires: 11.3.25

590.004/4-202.18-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored instagnant 67F water. Discontinue

590.003/3-304.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed staff using yellow sponge to clean food contact and equipments. Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Box of lettuce observed stored on the ground. Discontinue/Elevate

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards on site observed heavily scored . Resurface/Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Somaek Temple Records last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Somaek Temple Records on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Somaek Temple Records compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Somaek Temple Records most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Somaek Temple Records' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Somaek Temple Records have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Somaek Temple Records 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.

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