Best Fried Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Best Fried Chicken has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Mattapan restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building 1-15-26: On compliance visit business No invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work done Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building 1-15-26: On compliance visit business No invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work done Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in second floor dry storage shelving in the back area under the stairswell/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building 1-15-26: On compliance visit business No invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work done Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in second floor dry storage shelving in the back area under the stairswell/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building 1-15-26: On compliance visit business No invoice or final plumbing permit was presented for work done Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in second floor dry storage shelving in the back area under the stairswell/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.provide a license plumber's report and building permit.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace worn white cutting boards. clean and sanitize interior and exterior of microwave
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed in second floor dry storage shelving in the back area under the stairswell/ clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food in the kitchen without proper hair restraint. Provide hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple sheets pan with chicken uncovered were observed in walk-in unit. Cover to prevent potential contamination Remove all foods from open #10 containers/properly store in covered food service grade container
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Sinlge use pastic to go container observed being used to dispense out of bulk food bin( Flour salt). Discontinue and use scoops with handle preventcontamination from hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Stainless steel bowl being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contaminationfrom hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Drainage tube from the AC unit draining into the sanitizing compartment of the 3 bay sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottle filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection the Food Safety Certification will have expired. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of recognized course for the re-inspection date specified.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Fuacet to the 3 bay sink loose and leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold/hot water faucets to the first hand sink shut off. Address and ensure all faucets are running during operational hours.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution;.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of the bulk food bin storing chicken batter visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Door and door handle to the wlak-in cooler visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Storage rack above 3 bay sink visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. 2 Top burner next to the fryer with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced onions inside of the flip top cooler with an elevated temperature of 55F. PIC stated that the onions had just been prepared. Address and ensure all TCS foods are properly cooler prior to being placed out for service. All other foods insde of the unit were at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Open bags of poison observed under the storage shelves on the second floor. Discontinue and use the appropriate pest control equipment.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sinlge use to go container being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture observed on the lower shelf of the flip top cooler. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. Stroage rack above hte 3 bay sink visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at the second hand sink not functioning. Faucets at the first hand sink not functioning . Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers being used to dispense our of bulk food bins. Discontinue use and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Surface of the 2 top burner with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Lower shelf of the flip top cooler with excess moisture. Clean to remove and make nay necessary repairs. Unit was functioning properly at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling paint on the second floor storage area peeling/flaking. Clean to remove and resurface.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in the back preparation area are not functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Second hand sink next to the 2 top burner with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Used card board and cloth matt observed being stored on open storage bin of onions. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protecte manner.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with dressings and sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water hand sink handle not gripping repair. (other hand wash sink in the area that can be used until repairs are met.)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter from paper storage area and organize.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease collector recepticle soiled clean to remove grease soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Burner at cooking line missing control dial replace.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Some condiment bottles are missing ingredient labels provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and backsplash to remove visible soil. Cutting board soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
70
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: visible gap between front entrance doors repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle for hand wash sink area provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: visible gap between front entrance doors repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: leaky pipe below sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kit damage by water replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No trash recepticle for hand wash sink area provide.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Old unoperable freezer unit stored outside and loose trash surrounding dumpster area clean and remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: leaky pipe below sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: visible gap between front entrance doors repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at salad unit heavily grooved and scored repair or replace Splash guard at 3 bay sink rusty replace. Grouting between wall and 3 bay sink mouldy repair.
590.004/4-101.11-C
70
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove tong from exhausthood pipe and provide proper storage in clean water of 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean shelving below prep table to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Wall near walk in cooler entrance soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Fried Chicken on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Best Fried Chicken.
How does Best Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Best Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Best Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Best Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Best Fried 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 Best Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Fried Chicken is inspected around four times per year on average.
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