Sweet Kingdom

145 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sweet Kingdom, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Sweet Kingdom's latest score of 55 falls below the Allston average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Restriction and storage-medicines (p)

Inspector notes: Numerous first aid items ncluding medications and creams stored on a prep table at the mixer- Reviewed with the owner and instructedhim to provide an area designated for these items away from the food service area

590.007/7-207.11-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review and correct all violations

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the back prep had trays in it that were removed by the wner- Maintain sinks clear for proper handwashing

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the establishment- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Internal panels ofice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors below equipment with black buildup Exteriors of refrigeration and ice machine with food soils and splashes- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at the walk-in unit under shelves soiled. Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at prep area. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Area equipment abd counters at lower level soiled with flour dust. Clean properly

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jul 13, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at lower level toilet without battery/not working. Repair. PIC provided roll of paper towel.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed large amount of fruit-like flies at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils stored in stagnant water in room temperature. Discontinue store properly in a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Space between two refrigerating unit at prep area very soiled with food debris. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with food items stored on floor. Elevate properly 6 inches or above.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters Store properly in anitizer solutio.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Lower Level- Three Bay Sink soiled. Not in use walk-in unit very soiled inside. Floor under and around dry storage area soiled. Clean all properly.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at upper level under and around equipments soiled. Clean all properly.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Kingdom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Kingdom on file is from Oct 23, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweet Kingdom?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sweet Kingdom.

How does Sweet Kingdom compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Sweet Kingdom most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Sweet Kingdom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Kingdom have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sweet Kingdom 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 Sweet Kingdom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweet Kingdom is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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