Boston Chowda Co.

300 Faneuil Hall Market Pl, Boston, MA 02109
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Boston Chowda Co. has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Across the inspection history, “certified food protection manager” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted shrimp recorded 50F in the front cooler.Remove all the product and store in the back refrigerator and keep only yje one on display.
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of roaches found under soda area in back prep clean to remove and supply a detailed exterminator report with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired cfpm 9/23. Provide a valid certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing handsoap at rear handsink. Provide at all times of during operations.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired cfpm 9/23. Provide a valid certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy black substancw on interior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Apr 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired serve safe certification . Provide updated certification and post accordingly.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Chowda Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Chowda Co. on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Chowda Co.?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Chowda Co..

How does Boston Chowda Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston Chowda Co. most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston Chowda Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Chowda Co. have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Chowda Co. 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 Boston Chowda Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Chowda Co. is inspected around three times per year on average.