Wok 'n Talk
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2022
86
Score
Wok 'n Talk appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 3, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Wok 'n Talk since Nov 3, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 16 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all drain boards and areas that are designated for air drying clean pots and pans is are clean and away from potential contamination
590.004/4-204.119-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Go through all your utensils pots pans and plastic white bins and discard any and all items that are either compromised and uncleanable
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface the rusted metal shelves inside the wak-in unit
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Oct 27, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs and other raw foods / protiens are stored above fresh produce in the walk-in unit of the basement - addresssed immediately and relocated properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all boards filled with dead insects and small rodents in the basement - contact pest control company
590.007/7-206.12-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of the knife rack is covered in visible food spills remove to wash rinse and sanitize properly - discard the old rack and either provide a new one or store accordingly - several cutting boards with deep lacerations - removed during inspection
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Small area in the back of the restaurant has some [ composite wood ] for flooring - remove all saturated areas of that location - clean sanitize and provide a [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant surface moving forward
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors walls and ceilings in the kitchen and basement areas of the restaurant from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of fryolator cleaning machine and relocate to an area away from any hand sinks and food service locations
590.005/5-501.19-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Strong odors of rainwater back up in the basement - some visible pooling water by a fllor drain - address as discussed - grease trap is also scheduled to be cleaned within the week - ensure paperwork for work completed is on site for re-inspection
590.005/5-403.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the front of the mop sink where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all visibly soiled vents in the hood above the fryolators
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipmemt on the line - exterior of all sinks microwaves bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Go through all your utensils pots pans and plastic white bins and discard any and all items that are either compromised and uncleanable
590.004/4-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove rusted areas of the metal shelves inside the walk-in unit of the basement
590.004/4-601.11-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all drain boards and areas that are designated for air drying clean pots and pans is are clean and away from potential contamination
590.004/4-204.119-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime where needed under all the sinks and refrigeration units
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove any and all broken and unused equipment in the restaurant collecting soils and potential rodents
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface the rusted metal shelves inside the wak-in unit
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed where one bucket is only for raw foods and the other for ready to eats foods / produce
590.003/3-304.14-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the broken light above the end of the prep station of the cooking line
590.006/6-303.11-C
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Oct 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Remove all boards filled with dead insects and small rodents in the basement - contact pest control company
590.007/7-206.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs and other raw foods / protiens are stored above fresh produce in the walk-in unit of the basement - addresssed immediately and relocated properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Top of the knife rack is covered in visible food spills remove to wash rinse and sanitize properly - discard the old rack and either provide a new one or store accordingly - several cutting boards with deep lacerations - removed during inspection
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the front of the mop sink where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime where needed under all the sinks and refrigeration units
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove any and all broken and unused equipment in the restaurant collecting soils and potential rodents
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the broken light above the end of the prep station of the cooking line
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Small area in the back of the restaurant has some [ composite wood ] for flooring - remove all saturated areas of that location - clean sanitize and provide a [ clean - smooth - durable and non absorbant surface moving forward
590.006/6-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors walls and ceilings in the kitchen and basement areas of the restaurant from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage areas redeeming machines receptacles and waste handling units location (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of fryolator cleaning machine and relocate to an area away from any hand sinks and food service locations
590.005/5-501.19-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Strong odors of rainwater back up in the basement - some visible pooling water by a fllor drain - address as discussed - grease trap is also scheduled to be cleaned within the week - ensure paperwork for work completed is on site for re-inspection
590.005/5-403.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove rusted areas of the metal shelves inside the walk-in unit of the basement
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed where one bucket is only for raw foods and the other for ready to eats foods / produce
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside / outside of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipmemt on the line - exterior of all sinks microwaves bulk food storage bins from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all visibly soiled vents in the hood above the fryolators
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wok 'n Talk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wok 'n Talk on file is from Nov 3, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wok 'n Talk?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wok 'n Talk.
How does Wok 'n Talk compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Wok 'n Talk most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Wok 'n Talk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wok 'n Talk have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wok 'n Talk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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