Inspection record
Coreanos
172 Brighton Av · Boston, MA 02134
4inspections since May 2026
36violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 29, 2026HE_FailExt8 violations
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping clothes observed wet on counters store properly in sanitizer solution.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Vent with grease build up Clean properly.
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall near the Hood Vent and utility pipes against the wall with grease build up. Clean all to remove.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
IPM report dated 10/28/26 indicates some mice activity. Continue with treatment and cleanliness measures until no pest activity present at establishment.
*(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
Several boxes with single-use articles stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior of equipment at the cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove. Several counters at both levels soiled. --- Clean all properly.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large amount of prepared food items stored without date- marking inside the walk-in unit. Provide date-marking.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Large amount of boxes with food stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly. Observed Beef in plastic bags stored on the top counter inside the walk-in unit. on top of vegetables. Seaparate properly.
Oct 22, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed large amount of rodent-like droppings at lower level concentrated in the dry storage area and along the wall at the prep area. Observed a live roach stuck in a glue trap.---- Provide an IPM report by a licenced exterminator. Ensure that area is cleaned from droppings and no pest activity is present. Change glue traps as needed.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Large amount of boxes with food stored on the floor at both levels. Elevate properly. Observed Beef in plastic bags stored on the top counter inside the walk-in unit. on top of vegetables. Seaparate properly.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Large amount of prepared food items stored without date- marking inside the walk-in unit. Provide date-marking.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Exterior of equipment at the cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove. Several counters at both levels soiled. --- Clean all properly.
*(A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
Several boxes with single-use articles stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping clothes observed wet on counters store properly in sanitizer solution.
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Wall near the Hood Vent and utility pipes against the wall with grease build up. Clean all to remove.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Hood Vent with grease build up Clean properly.
Sep 2, 2026HE_Pass10 violations
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Floors under and around cooking line and wall next to it - soiled. Clean properly.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Some storage shelves at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Rear door left wide open without screen door. Provide screen door.
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board heavily scored at prep area. Resurface or replace.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Unable to perform proper warewashing due to missing drain plugs in the three bay sink. Provide and perform proper warewashing (Wash Rinse Sanitize)
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Handsink at both levels without paper towels. provide.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several prepared food items in the walk-in unit without date-marking. Provide.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handsink at lower level with plastic hose discharging liquids from A/C. Remove and install properly.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed several packaged food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths stored wet on counters Store properly in sanitizer solution.
Aug 26, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board heavily scored at prep area. Resurface or replace.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Handsink at lower level with plastic hose discharging liquids from A/C. Remove and install properly.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Rear door left wide open without screen door. Provide screen door.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Floors under and around cooking line and wall next to it - soiled. Clean properly.
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Handsink at both levels without paper towels. provide.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Some storage shelves at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths stored wet on counters Store properly in sanitizer solution.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Observed several packaged food products stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Several prepared food items in the walk-in unit without date-marking. Provide.
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Unable to perform proper warewashing due to missing drain plugs in the three bay sink. Provide and perform proper warewashing (Wash Rinse Sanitize)
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology