Yas Chicken

128 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

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Last inspected: Feb 13, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Yas Chicken has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 13, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Yas Chicken since Feb 13, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 13 violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “hand drying provision” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Yas Chicken's latest score of 61 falls below the Allston average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings placed for hot holding but heat lamp was off- registered 115F. PIC stated they had just been cooked 30 minutes ago and placed them for re-heating at 165F immediatley. Mantain at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Employee Toilet handsink without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near fryolators used to store soiled utensils PIC removed them at this time. Use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jul 5, 2022

Routine

6 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

Inspector notes: Retrain staff with regard to proper handsink usage.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: One of hot holding lamp units out of order. Chicken tender inside at 138F but unit not working. Repair or replace.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Can opener with soiled knife (encrusted food debris). Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area blocked with very large containers in front. Remove and keep accessible. Handsinks at prep area and cooking line with soiled utensils on them. Remove use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsinks at bar area without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No chlorine sanitizer test strip for dish machine at bar. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Handsinks at Bar area without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent stick just expired at the end of June. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food units without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-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

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use knifes stored between equipment at prep area. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with food products stored on the floor insied walk-in unit. Elevate properly. Large tray with waffles inside freezer not covered. Cover properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Some boxes with take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yas Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yas Chicken on file is from Feb 13, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yas Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yas Chicken.

How does Yas Chicken compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Yas Chicken most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Yas Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Yas Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yas Chicken 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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