Stage Karaoke X Studios

138 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134
Other
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Stage Karaoke X Studios four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at bar without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar without soap. provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used as dump sink. Employee states they wash their hands at water station. Use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar without signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-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
67
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Bartender is washing her hands in the dump sink- Faucet at the handwashing sink is wrapped in plastic Reviewed and corrected
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips available for the low temp dish machine at the bar- Provide Tested at 50ppm with inspectors test strips
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection forthe high temperature dishwasher- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
74
Dec 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stage Karaoke X Studios last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stage Karaoke X Studios on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Stage Karaoke X Studios compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Stage Karaoke X Studios most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Stage Karaoke X Studios' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Stage Karaoke X Studios have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Stage Karaoke X Studios 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 Stage Karaoke X Studios inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stage Karaoke X Studios is inspected roughly once per year on average.