Inspection record
Friendship Bbq Allston
103 Brighton Av · Boston, MA 02134
3inspections since May 2026
41violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jun 10, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Food Preparation (C)
There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation.PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink
May 14, 2026HE_FailExt20 violations
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
2 doors reach in and walk- in unit/properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Interior of the kitchen handsinks observed soiled. Clean to remove
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed without soap/Provide hand soap and mantain all the time . PIC to monitor handwashing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Kitchen floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris. Clean to remove
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leak from the plumbing pipe below the first compartment of the three-comportment sink. Repair
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of low temp dishwasher interior and exterior of microwave exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of reach in and 2 door unit observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several cutting boards observed stained. Clean to remove
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Consumer advisory disclosure and reminder is missing on the menu /Provide consumer advisory and (*) asterisk all necessary items.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
*Food Preparation (C)
There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation.PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Boxes of food and bucket with chicken inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground Multiples bucket with sauce in the kitchen observed being stored on the ground.Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils (flour rice). Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Oyster tags not dated for date of last sold ensure dates on all tags
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Change more often
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Person in charge demonstrated lack of knowledge regarding cooking temperature for food safety. Ensure all food employees are properly trained on minimum cooking temperature requirments
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
May 6, 2026HE_Fail20 violations
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Interior of the kitchen handsinks observed soiled. Clean to remove
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Kitchen handwashing sink observed without soap/Provide hand soap and mantain all the time . PIC to monitor handwashing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Kitchen floor observed in need of cleaning due to visible loose debris. Clean to remove
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Observed leak from the plumbing pipe below the first compartment of the three-comportment sink. Repair
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior of low temp dishwasher interior and exterior of microwave exterior of multiple bulk bins interior of reach in and 2 door unit observed visible soiled. Clean & sanitize to remove
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Several cutting boards observed stained. Clean to remove
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Sponges observed at warewashing 3 compartment sinks. Discontinue using sponge to wash food contact surfaces to prevent contamination
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Consumer advisory disclosure and reminder is missing on the menu /Provide consumer advisory and (*) asterisk all necessary items.
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Multiple containers of prep foods observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
*Food Preparation (C)
There is no prep sink to wash produce Per PIC produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation.PIC to Provide a written proposal or assessment from a license plumber regarding the installation of prep sink
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Boxes of food and bucket with chicken inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground Multiples bucket with sauce in the kitchen observed being stored on the ground.Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Portioned cups observed stored inside foods and used as food dispensing utensils (flour rice). Discontinue and use utensils with handles to prevent contaminations by hands
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple food storage containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
2 doors reach in and walk- in unit/properly store all raw foods below ready to eat foods based on cooking temperature requirement.
**Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Oyster tags not dated for date of last sold ensure dates on all tags
***Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
Oil in the fryolator observed heavily discolored. Change more often
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
**(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Person in charge demonstrated lack of knowledge regarding cooking temperature for food safety. Ensure all food employees are properly trained on minimum cooking temperature requirments
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
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