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Coreanos

172 Brighton Av

Last inspected Apr 7, 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

Apr 7, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils used for rice stored in stagnant water- Corrected on site

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-203.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Thermpmeter available at the time of the inspection has a low temperature of 70F Provide a thermometer that can properly register temperatures for monitoring cold holding temperatures

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
majorCode 590.007/7-202.11-PFOther

Official wording

Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Can of Raid noted in lower level storage area- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 26, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Utensils used for rice stored in stagnant water- Corrected on site

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-203.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Thermpmeter available at the time of the inspection has a low temperature of 70F Provide a thermometer that can properly register temperatures for monitoring cold holding temperatures

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
majorCode 590.007/7-202.11-PFOther

Official wording

Restriction-Presence and Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Can of Raid noted in lower level storage area- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No consumer advisory with reminder and disclosure for sunny side up egg served on bibimbap. Provide consumer advisory on menu.

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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic film used to cover table with rice cooker. Shelving in walk-in refrigerator degraded. Discard plastic and replace shelf liners in refrigerator.

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, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 23, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No consumer advisory with reminder and disclosure for sunny side up egg served on bibimbap. Provide consumer advisory on menu.

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 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Plastic film used to cover table with rice cooker. Shelving in walk-in refrigerator degraded. Discard plastic and replace shelf liners in refrigerator.

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, Dec 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 31, 2024

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer buckets set up for wiping surfaces in the prep area at 200ppm Lowered to 50ppm at the time of the inspection Properly test

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bus bucket of cooked chicken on the counter at 62F Per the PIC it was on the counter less than 2 hours- Returned to refrigeration at 38F

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 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is reusing egg containers in the kitchen for use in food preparation- Discontinue

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.007/7-202.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conditions of Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cans of Raid noted in establishment- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company

In plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 23, 2024

Failed

7 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-101.11-PFacility maintenance

Official wording

Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (P)

Inspector’s notes

Establishment is reusing egg containers in the kitchen for use in food preparation- Discontinue

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
majorCode 590.007/7-202.12-PFOther

Official wording

Conditions of Use (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Cans of Raid noted in establishment- Use only products provided by the licensed pest control company

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles and containers with no labeling- Provide

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-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Bus bucket of cooked chicken on the counter at 62F Per the PIC it was on the counter less than 2 hours- Returned to refrigeration at 38F

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
majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

There is evidence of food preparation in the lower level Per the PICthe employees are washing their hands in a 3 bay sink that is located in the lower level During the inspection there was evidence of food preparation in the sink and food debris Install a handwash sink in the lower level

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
criticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals

Official wording

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chlorine sanitizer buckets set up for wiping surfaces in the prep area at 200ppm Lowered to 50ppm at the time of the inspection Properly test

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 3, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source

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