Boston Fried Chicken

105 Bowdoin Av, Dorchester, MA 02121

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Boston Fried Chicken, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “handwashing cleanser availability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Boston Fried Chicken is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on grease trap and under gas stove. Discard cardboard. Keep areas clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jul 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw hamburger patties and chicken inside of the flip top cooler with slightly elevated temperatures ranging from 47-49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. Foods to be removed an placed into the walk-in cooler at is at below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: Open carton of raw whole shell eggs observed being stored above ready to eat produce. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observe being left out on counter rops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Drainange PVC pipe from the compressor of the walk-in cooler is leaking. Address and make any necesary repairs. Small flip top cooler with a slightly elevated temperature. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips available at the time of the inspeciton. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels available at the time of the inspection. Provide paper towels and dispensor.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No signage at hand sink. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Container of onions and large bin of four observed being stored on the ground in the back hallway. Raw chicken and other foods observed being stored on teh ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a full consumer advisory for the burgers that will be offered cooked to order

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at hand sink

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a sanitizer to be used at the 3 bay sink

590.004/4-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure proper test kits for the sanitizer to be used at the 3 bay sink

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Areas of floors and walls with visible soils paint chipping / Provide a deep clean and repaint Equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove Window Sils with visible dust and soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company

590.006/6-201.17-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Fried Chicken on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing cleanser availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston Fried Chicken.

How does Boston Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Boston Fried Chicken most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Boston Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Fried Chicken have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston 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.

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