Tasty Pot

194 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Tasty Pot appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Tasty Pot's record stops at Apr 27, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Allston restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Container with eggs placed at ambient temperature at prep area registering 58F. PIC stated it had been out for 90 minutes and placed it inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several shelves covered with soiled cardboard at the cooking line area. Remove and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup being used to dispense rice. Use handled utensils only.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jun 14, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain hoses in two handsink and one dump sink scheduled to be removed. Remove and install properly.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 31, 2022

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm. Three bay sink will be used until repairs take place.

590.004/4-501.114-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Hose from AC unit draining in one of the dump sinks near cooking line. Remove and plumb properly.

590.005/5-205.15-P

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

Inspector notes: Ensure that proper warewashing takes place. Monitor and test the dish machine regularly.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink at cooking line with soap dispenser and paper towels dispenser installed near it. Remove.

590.006/6-301.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves and some counters at cooking line covered with soiled cardboard. Remove and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed use of sponges at three bay sink in lower level. Discontinue use.

590.004/4-101.16-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Drain hoses in two handsink and one dump sink scheduled to be removed. Remove and install properly.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 23, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Hose from AC unit draining in one of the dump sinks near cooking line. Remove and plumb properly.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine does not register any chlorine sanitizer solution. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm. Three bay sink will be used until repairs take place.

590.004/4-501.114-P

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

Inspector notes: Ensure that proper warewashing takes place. Monitor and test the dish machine regularly.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed use of sponges at three bay sink in lower level. Discontinue use.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves and some counters at cooking line covered with soiled cardboard. Remove and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Prep sink at cooking line with soap dispenser and paper towels dispenser installed near it. Remove.

590.006/6-301.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Pot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Pot on file is from Apr 27, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Pot?

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

How does Tasty Pot compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Tasty Pot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Tasty Pot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasty Pot have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tasty Pot means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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