Canton Eatery
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Canton Eatery has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in East Boston average 91, so Canton Eatery trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink blocked with equipment on top. Remove keep accessible all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items without date marking inside walk-in . Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves near three bay sink soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Area around tash with loose debris. Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at lower level with flour and food debris. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.114-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
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several open bags with bulk foods at lower level. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Dec 30, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food products inside walk-in unit without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings in lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean the area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Prep Area Hand sink soap dispenser not dispensing soap . Repair or replace.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating units soiled. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Area at the rear with loose debris and with black trash bags piled up. Clean properly and remove the bags.
590.005/5-501.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at prep area and cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several raw food products stored above ready to eat foods inside the walk-in unit. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Sep 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken Wings and fried chicken in large containers at the cooking line at ambient temperature registering 61F. PIC stated they had been there for 1 hour and placed it back inside refrigerating unit. Mantain at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: :No evidence of proper warewashing three bay sink filled with chicken wings. Discontinue use for warewashing only. Set up and perform proper warewashing (wash rinse sanitize)
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent-like droppings observed at lower level and staris. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several food items without date marking inside refrigerating unit. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of some refrigerating/freezer units soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of card board stored at the rear of property near trash area. Remove and clean the area
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food stored in open bags in lower level. Store properly in enclosed commercial containers. Some eggs and other raw meats stored above ready to eat foods. Separate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on the counter. Store properly in anitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate . No Allergen Awarness Certificate. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
45
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Large rodent droppings noted on basement floors with odors / Remove and maintain clean floors. Page provides bi-weekly exterminations / No IPM reports on site / Provide IPM reports on compliance
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for Quats sanitizer in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floors in walk in
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter in back under stand up reach in / De-clutter and maintain
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible debris and soils / Remove
590.006/6-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in March 2023 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP Hoods with visible grease build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Sep 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several small flies noted in the back area leading down to the basement / Contact pest control company to schedule ASAP. Provide last 3 months of IPM reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stand up freezer with visible soils and food debris on exterior and interior / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Canton Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Canton Eatery on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Canton Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Canton Eatery.
How does Canton Eatery compare to other restaurants in East Boston?
Canton Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.
Has Canton Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Canton Eatery have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Canton Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Canton Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Canton Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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