Beijing Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2024
45
Score
Public records show six inspections at Beijing Cafe stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “wiping cloths use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Beijing Cafe trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous packages of ROP chicken feet and pig ears with no labeling At this time the owners daughter could only provide hand written reciepts for the products. Per an interview with her she stated that the products were purchased in New York and no packaging or labeling is available. An embargo has been placed on the producty until verification of the product or perveyor can be made Spoke with my direct supervisor Diane Chalifoux Judge during the inspection in regards to the violation.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut vegetables stored in ambient air at 52F Per staff the products were cut less than 2 hours prior Placed in refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rat activity in the establishment- Droppings noted in numeroius areas throughout the kitchen and in the back storage Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 08/23/24 Live large rodent noted in the kitchen at the time of the reinspection Establishment unable to provide a pest control report from a licensed pest control company at this time
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the staff on site were unable to answer questions pertaining to temperature control or setting up sanitizer Reviewed at the time of the inspection Priority violations were noted on the inspection report- Review all procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at the handwashing sinks- Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment and prep tables with heavy soils and grease buildup- Clean all areas throughout Shelving in walkin with soils Exteriors and interiors opf refrigeration with soils- 08/23/24 Minimal amounts of cleaning was done at the establishment Additional cleaning needs to be done to floors behind all equipment and along walls Exteriors of refrigeration units including handles with grime Tops and exteriors of freezers with dirt and grime Walls with dried on encrusted soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Sink and toilet in the restroom used by employees with heavy soils- Clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas in the back kitchen with broken or missing tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labeling on food storage containers- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef and raw chicken stored in the same container in the walkin refrigeration- Store properly Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut vegetables stored in ambient air at 52F Per staff the products were cut less than 2 hours prior Placed in refrigeration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at the handwashing sinks- Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rat activity in the establishment- Droppings noted in numeroius areas throughout the kitchen and in the back storage Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer available at the time of the inspection-
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the staff on site were unable to answer questions pertaining to temperature control or setting up sanitizer Reviewed at the time of the inspection Priority violations were noted on the inspection report- Review all procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of fryolator with encrusted food residue- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labeling on food storage containers- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment and prep tables with heavy soils and grease buildup- Clean all areas throughout Shelving in walkin with soils Exteriors and interiors opf refrigeration with soils-
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas in the back kitchen with broken or missing tiles- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soilked wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Sink and toilet in the restroom used by employees with heavy soils- Clean
590.006/6-501.18-C
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Dec 27, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Clean properly and resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-In Unit out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Dec 18, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicing Machine with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in a container with soiled water.Store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Clean properly and resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-In Unit out of order. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of grease build up at walls and pipes at the cooking line. Clean properly
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored in a bag above vegetables/herbs. Discontinue store properly separated.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Dec 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicing Machine with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Clean properly and resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored in a bag above vegetables/herbs. Discontinue store properly separated.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in a container with soiled water.Store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of grease build up at walls and pipes at the cooking line. Clean properly
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer at prep area soiled. Dough making machine soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent with grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of some refrigerating units soiled. Clean properly. Exterior of equipment at cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line soiled Walls behind cooking line and utility pipes with grease build up. Walls at prep area soiled. -- Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at cooking line and the one at prep area heavily scored/soiled. Clean properly to remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beijing Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beijing Cafe on file is from Sep 3, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beijing Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Beijing Cafe.
How does Beijing Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Beijing Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Beijing Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beijing Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beijing Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beijing Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beijing Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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