163 Vietnamese Sandwich

66 Harrison Av, Boston, MA 02111

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

163 Vietnamese Sandwich appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Across the inspection history, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting 163 Vietnamese Sandwich on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 1.5.26.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post the new sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: There is no mop sink on site.Provide (PIC stating they use the toilet)

590.005/5-203.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior/exterior of the sliding glass door refrigeration unit.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizing solution well over the required concentration of 50-100ppm. Address and ensure staff has been properly trained.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food Allergen certification with a past expiration date from August 2025. Provide up to date Certification.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection bag of onions observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a mninimu of 6 inches off the gound.

590.003/3-305.12-C

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked eggs and rice in to go containers observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Signage shall be placed on front service counter "for display only" fo containers left on counter top.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Sticky fly paper observed left hanging in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and remove fly paper during operational hours.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces with no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Dec. 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection date.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle obsevred without label. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Cream stored inside ice bin used for beverages. Person in charge removed.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in basement. Repair.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Cases of raw eggs stored above prepped vegetables in walk-in cooler. Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Containers of prepped mayonnaise without date marking. Foods made on site need to be dated if held more than 24 hours. Discard after 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked cut chicken in reach-in cooler for one hour at 80F with lid. Placed in ice bath- 62F after 15 minutes. Cool foods uncovered and spread out to facilitate rapid cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 163 Vietnamese Sandwich last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 163 Vietnamese Sandwich on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 163 Vietnamese Sandwich?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 163 Vietnamese Sandwich.

How does 163 Vietnamese Sandwich compare to other restaurants in Boston?

163 Vietnamese Sandwich most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has 163 Vietnamese Sandwich's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 163 Vietnamese Sandwich have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 163 Vietnamese Sandwich means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 163 Vietnamese Sandwich inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 163 Vietnamese Sandwich is inspected around two times per year on average.

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