BBQ Chicken
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at BBQ Chicken, the earliest from 2023. BBQ Chicken was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Outer openings protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on the grease container and rat and bunny droppings on the ground. The grease container is stored inside a hooden hut. Clean the grounds to remove all droppings and grease on the ground and on the container.
590.005/5-501.11-C
95
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on one of the prep sinks. The other prep sink has an air gap but it also has other hoses attached to it. Photo taken. Contact licensed plumber pull permit at 1010 mass ave. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can approve. At the time of todays re inspection an air gap was observed. Waiting on the plumbing inspector to approve before I can approve.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on the grease container and rat and bunny droppings on the ground. The grease container is stored inside a hooden hut. Clean the grounds to remove all droppings and grease on the ground and on the container.
590.005/5-501.11-C
82
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap on one of the prep sinks. The other prep sink has an air gap but it also has other hoses attached to it. Photo taken. Contact licensed plumber pull permit at 1010 mass ave. Plumbing inspector must sign off before health can approve.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substace inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed worn grout lines under the prep sink. Regrout to prevent water and food debris from accumulating and stagnating.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled/grease on floors in the kitchen next to the ice machine under the shelving at the front counter area. Remove kitchen equipment flip tops ice machine from the wall to clean floors. Remove all grease build up. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Clean hood filters to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweep to the basement door. This establishment shares basement with landlord.
590.006/6-202.15-C
61
Nov 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent acivity with what appears to be rat droppings in basement on floor at stair landing. IPM provided upon inspection from LadyBug Dated 11/17/25 states live rat sighting around pipe in basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of burrowing in basement floor with exposed earth. . Consult licensed pest control company. There are Burrows have been concreted however large swath of basement floor is exposed earth. Hole in basement window screen on side of building. Repair Treat and seal the entire area to prevent entrance of vermin. Smoke test with BWSC has been scheduled for week after Thankgiving holiday
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent acivity with what appears to be rat droppings in basement under stairwell. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soap dispenser not working. Repair. Handwashing satisfactory at all other available handsinks.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of burrowing in basement floor with exposed earth. Treat and seal with pest proof materials. Consult licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all equipment from basement where rodent activity is evident.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
74
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soap dispenser not working. Repair. Handwashing satisfactory at all other available handsinks.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rat activity in basement with droppings and what appears to be a rodent burrow through broken concrete in basement floor. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Consult pest control provider. Treat and seal any and all holes and potential entrance points in basement to prevent entrance of vermin (rats).
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Litter and debris in pation area. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Landing at top of front steps with broken and missing concrete with uneven surfaces poses a trip hazard for customers entering the business. Make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink obstructed with breading cart. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in walkin. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water at cookline handsink is 95F. Repair. Mixing valve on order.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat.
590.009(E)
64
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed. Retrain staff. COS.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at cookline handsink is 95F. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink obstructed with breading cart. COS.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat.
590.009(E)
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer in walkin. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
61
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and top of grease container stored in the shed at the side of the building covered in heavy grease Unit is used by multiple establishments at the address Maintain clean with regular cleaning schedule
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Ground at dumpsters and at grease containers with heavy soils debris and built up grease Clean area with proper frequency Area is used by several businesses at the same address
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One of the handwashing sinks at the prep area is not properly draining- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs on lower level of prep table at the time of the inspection at 70F Voluntarily discarded and denatured by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives with visible soils stored on magnetic knife rack- Removed to wash and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired July 2023- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with black buildup- repair/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at prep line- Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection There was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer set up at all work /prep stations. PIC corrected
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach observed next to the walk in unit.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a proper consumer advisory on the paper & digital menu board.(*) asterisk all necessary items Provide an allergy warning on the paper menus.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in refrigeration unit missing datemarkings.Provide proper datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide an internal thermometer in the walk in unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was BBQ Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at BBQ Chicken on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at BBQ Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at BBQ Chicken.
How does BBQ Chicken compare to other restaurants in Boston?
BBQ Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has BBQ Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at BBQ Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at BBQ Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is BBQ Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, BBQ Chicken is inspected around five times per year on average.
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