Teamoji
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2024
95
Score
Across the available record, Teamoji has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.
Teamoji's latest score of 95 sits above the Allston average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under kitchen tables and equipment. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up during operating hours. Set up sink before opening for business to allow for wash rinse and sanitizing of equipment as needed.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with soils. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef stored covered in plastic containers over 140F. Spread out in metal pans. Cool foods uncovered in metal to allow for rapid cooling. Cooled to 112F in 15 minutes
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under kitchen tables and equipment. Soils and water in bottom of sandwich refrigerator. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide most recent pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloth stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Staff stated they are not sanitizing utensils after washing. All food contact utensils and equipment must be sanitized before use after cleaning.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Eggs in basement refrigerator stored over ready to eat foods. Store eggs and all animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Gallons of milk from Market Basket grocery store. Purchase milk from licensed wholesaler.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strips expired. Provide new test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash bay of 3 compartment sink with tea stains. Clean and maintain clean for warewashing.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified Food Protection Manager needs to train staff to set-up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize all equipment and food contat surfaces. Staff unable to set-up 3 compartment sink.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set-up for warewashing while establishment is open. Train staff to set-up and use 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water under 3 compartment sink. Monitor for possible leak.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Can of frozen red beans thawing on counter. Thaw beans under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under service line prep tables 3 compartment sink and grease trap. Clean all areas. Rat droppings in basement storage room. Clean area and provide current pest report Interior of sandwich cooler with spills and soils. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
37
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor below equipment with soils and debris- Shelving with soils Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Feb 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in lower level at the rear entrance with walls and ceilings that have damage. Door to bulkhead area is not tight closing. Large rodent droppings noted in these areas Make proper repairs
590.006/6-202.16-C
95
Jan 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous large rodent droppings noted in lower level- Highest concentration noted along back entrace area Provide detailed pest control report from a licenced pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in lower level with soils and rodent droppings- Clean daily
590.004/4-602.13-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in lower level at the rear entrance with walls and ceilings that have damage. Door to bulkhead area is not tight closing. Large rodent droppings noted in these areas Make proper repairs
590.006/6-202.16-C
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Can of Raid noted below the 3 bay sink- Use only products provided by a Certified Pest Control Company
590.007/7-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment is preparing and cooking beef and chicken products in a fry pan on an induction burner in the back prep area- No hoods at establishment Violation was noted on the previous inspection and the owner discontinued preparation at that time of the vietnamese sandwiches that contains the beef and chicken that was being prepared at the restaurant. Refer to Boston Fire Department for approvals
590.004/4-301.14-C
Equipment openings closures and deflectors (c)
Inspector notes: Front panel of ice machine removed at the time of the inspection- Discontinue and keep panel on unit
590.004/4-204.12-C
74
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was obeserved preparing beef products in a frypan on an inction burner. The burner was placed on a prep table in the back area. Establishment is not equipped with hoods for ventilation- Discontinue until approved by Boston Fire Department.
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Per the PIC the water heater system is not working properly causing there to be no hot water- Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber
590.005/5-205.15-P
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Employees unable to properly wash hands with no hot water
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Establishment was operating with no hot water available
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hot water available due to issues with the plumbing. Following a phone conversation with my direct supervisor Diane Chalifoux Judge and Asst Commisioner Dan Prendergast the establishment voluntarily closed until repairs can be made.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling-
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment was obeserved preparing beef products in a frypan on an inction burner. The burner was placed on a prep table in the back area. Establishment is not equipped with hoods for ventilation- Discontinue until approved by Boston Fire Department.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed partially defrosted meat products in the 3 bay sink at the tim of the inspection- Thaw foods properly
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teamoji last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teamoji on file is from Sep 4, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teamoji?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Teamoji.
How does Teamoji compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Teamoji most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.
Has Teamoji's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Teamoji have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teamoji means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Teamoji inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teamoji is inspected around four times per year on average.
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