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Little Tao

1153 COMMONWEALTH AV, ALLSTON, MA 02134

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Jun 10, 2026

    4 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  2. Jun 3, 2026

    4 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  3. Dec 18, 2025

  4. May 15, 2025

    2 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  5. Oct 16, 2024

    2 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
  6. Nov 20, 2023

    3 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  7. Nov 13, 2023

    3 violations
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  8. Oct 18, 2023

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  9. Oct 10, 2023

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  10. Jan 18, 2023

  11. Dec 14, 2022

    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  12. Dec 7, 2022

    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Kitchenware and Tableware-Preventing Contamination (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  13. Aug 1, 2022

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
    • Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
  14. Jul 25, 2022

    7 violations
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
    • Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
    • Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

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