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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Banh Mi Ok

44 School St

Last inspected Feb 6, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

Feb 6, 2025

Out of business

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

2025 Health Permit not paid remit payment ASAP

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 27, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

2025 Health Permit not paid remit payment ASAP

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 17, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed slicing vegetables while sitting on floor with bowl discontinue and slice on food grade counter or cutting board

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Tofu at steam table @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-301.13-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink being used as a storage area for food and bags remove to allow proper access to properly wash hands (Manager removed at time of inspection)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fruit flies found on wall of ware washing area / prep area in back of service line clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 17, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 16, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed slicing vegetables while sitting on floor with bowl discontinue and slice on food grade counter or cutting board

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Tofu at steam table @ 98f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.006/6-301.13-CHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink being used as a storage area for food and bags remove to allow proper access to properly wash hands (Manager removed at time of inspection)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Fruit flies found on wall of ware washing area / prep area in back of service line clean to remove and supply detailed exterminator reports with findings and recommendations

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 6, 2023

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noodles hot held @ 115f ensure 135f or above

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 28, 2023

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Noodles hot held @ 115f ensure 135f or above

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
criticalCode 590.004/4-602.11-PCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)

Inspector’s notes

Interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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