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BBQ Chicken

178 HARVARD AV, ALLSTON, MA 02134

Last inspected Jan 27, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Jan 27, 2026

    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  2. Jan 13, 2026

    5 violations
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  3. Dec 31, 2025

    4 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
  4. Dec 26, 2025

    11 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  5. Dec 18, 2025

    10 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  6. Jun 23, 2025

    7 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  7. Jun 12, 2025

    7 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
  8. Dec 17, 2024

    15 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  9. Dec 6, 2024

    15 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Reheating for Hot Holding (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  10. May 20, 2024

    5 violations
    • Where to Wash (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  11. May 13, 2024

    5 violations
    • Where to Wash (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  12. Jan 3, 2024

  13. May 4, 2023

    9 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  14. Apr 27, 2023

    9 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
    • Intensity-Lighting (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Source: Boston Public Health Commission. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.

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