Boston Fried Chicken

998 Blue Hill Av, Dorchester, MA 02124

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 21 inspections at Boston Fried Chicken stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded 11 times in the inspection record.

Among Dorchester restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink draining into the grease trap(no air gap) 3 bay sink piping plumbing in the basement illegal(must be brought to code) Grease trap undersized PIC to provide plumber report / estimate with both time of completition and cost to : inca.prince@boston.gov 1/23/2026 Final plumbing inspection has not been completed or documention was not provided . Observed no air gap on the prep sink drain line. Drain pipe is directly connected to the plumbing below. Approval from plumbing devision is required Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected. 2/2/2026 Final plumbing inspection has not been completed. The Licensed plumber must contact the building inspection unit to schedule an inspection . 2.10.2026 The pumbler inspector visit the establishement on 2.9.26 for an inspection but the site was closed. A follow-up inspection needs to re scheduled

590.005/5-202.13-P

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

590.005/5-202.13-P

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be small amount of rodent ( mice) droppings was observed near the back stairwell.remove droppings clean and sanitize affected areas .Address the issue and provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov. IPM report should cite notation on drop ceiling inspection. 2/2/2026 pest control service was conducted on 1/30/26 by ladybug pest control. one mouse was removed from behind the fryer minor mouse activity in the bait station. Provide current pest control report confirming no pest activity with no catches and no structural conditions noted.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

590.005/5-202.13-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed holes and damaged flooring under the prep sink. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

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

Inspector notes: walk in units multiples sheet pans with foods ( chicken) stored uncovered in units/properly cover all foods

590.003/3-302.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of food and bucket with chicken inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground

590.003/3-305.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed damaged ceiling tiles with holes gaps and peeling surface in multiples area creating a potential source of contamination . Replace or repair ceiling tile to ensure ceiling are smooth easily cleanable

590.006/6-201.17-C

Jan 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

590.005/5-202.13-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

590.006/6-201.17-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed holes and damaged flooring under the prep sink. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes of food and bucket with chicken inside of the walk-in cooler observed being stored on the ground. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground

590.003/3-305.11-C

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

Inspector notes: walk in units multiples sheet pans with foods ( chicken) stored uncovered in units/properly cover all foods

590.003/3-302.11-C

Jan 3, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Per ISD Plumbing inspector: Water heater in the basement is not vented properly(possible carbon monoxide leak). Repair/Replace water heater Gas to be shut off to the location there will be no hot water available until repairs are completed

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Per the ISD Plumbing inspector the gas will be shut off no hot water will be available due to water heater repairs. Multiple other plumbing violations were noted A voluntary closure issued Owner to provide all necessary repairs be re-inspected by plumbing & Health for approval to re-open

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize the floor to remove standing water(minor amount)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection management was not ab le to properly demonstrate how to set up and test sanitizer. Address and properly train staff.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Door handle to the walk-in cooler with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Crad board observed being used to line shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces fremain cleanable durable and smooth. Several filters mssing above the stove top and grill. Provide.

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of the bulk food containers visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Fan covers to the walk-in cooler compressor visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor near the rear staircase visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from June of 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroach activity noted in the main kitchen area. Fruit fly activity noted where bags of onions are being stored. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-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

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

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the hand sink is continuosly running. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometers available at the time of the inspection. Provide.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor around the mop sink visibly soiled and with excess moisture. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the hand sink is continuosly running. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walls of the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Ice machine appears to be leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soield wiping cloths observed being left puot on counte tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection a leak to a drainage pipe located in the basement area was observed . Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of th re-inspection there was a report provided stating that there had been multiple catches. Pest control is to be conducting inspections more frequently in order to minimize the amount of activity in the establishment.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Small Hershey's ice cream freezer with excess frost build-up. Defrost and clean to remove. Door handle to the walk-in cooler with cakced on foods. Fan covers to the compressor of the wak-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove all.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection a leak to a drainage pipe located in the basement area was observed . Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the Food Safety Certification was 1 day prior to the expiration date. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been registered for a Food Safety Course for the re-inspection.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in use observed being left out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the main kitchen area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Several 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 in use observed being left out on counter tops. Disocntinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at the front service station with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired on Oct 31 2023 service by licensed hood cleaner.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Door to walk in cooler discolored repair.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired on Oct 31 2023 service by licensed hood cleaner.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior ground area to remove loose trash and recyclables.

590.005/5-501.110-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking prepping and ware washing area to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior of Salad Unit to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Door to walk in cooler discolored repair.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor below cooking prepping and ware washing area to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior ground area to remove loose trash and recyclables.

590.005/5-501.110-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior of Salad Unit to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of flies near ware washing area provide current detailed pest control report less flies observed continue service.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Loose floor tiles near ware washing sink repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Aug 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of flies near ware washing area provide current detailed pest control report less flies observed continue service.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Loose floor tiles near ware washing sink repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of flies near ware washing area provide current detailed pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils for dispensing cooked foods observed hanging on stove handle discontinue practice and provide proper storage in clean water of 135F

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard box utilized as a mat at the ware washing area discontinue practice and provide commercial grade cleanible mat.

590.006/6-201.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below behind cooking equipment and prep areas to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease collector recepticle soiled clean to remove grease soil.

590.005/5-501.116-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Cooking equipment sides inbetween and backsplash soiled clean to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor tiles near ware washing sink loose and cracked repair. Clean walls inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jan 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Cleaning procedure (p)

Inspector notes: no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice cream dispensing area provide.

590.002/2-301.12-P

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor tiles near ware washing sink loose and cracked repair. Clean walls inside walk in cooler to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Conveniently located (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet seat broken replace.

590.006/6-402.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front doors has gap inbetween weather strip missing in some parts repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Food safety certification expired provide current certification.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board worn and heavily scorded replace

590.004/4-101.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: some bulk food containers have no labels provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Frying basket heavily soiled clean.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jun 23, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below shelving inside walk in cooler below cooking equipment and near rear storage area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tile near seating area.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Jun 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at hand wash sink broken repair.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food preparation (c)

Inspector notes: No cover on prep breaded fish inside walk in cooler provide.

590.003/3-305.14-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash area overloaded with trash provide frequent pick up.

590.005/5-502.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter from ware washing area empty boxes maintainence equipment and organize.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below shelving inside walk in cooler below cooking equipment and near rear storage area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Replace stained ceiling tile near seating area. Replace missing ceiling tile at rear storage area.

590.006/6-201.16-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop stored in container with stagnant water discontinue practice utensil must be stored in food with handle above food or in cool running water to flush moist foods.

590.003/3-304.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Fried Chicken on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited 11 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 86 out of 100, which is about the same as 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 three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.

How often is Boston Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Fried Chicken is inspected around six times per year on average.

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