Cha Kung Fong
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Cha Kung Fong 10 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the trash cabinets to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap installed on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report
590.005/5-402.11-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Nov.13th 2025. Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Ice cream chest stored in the dining room.Remove and store behind the counter.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap installed on the prep sink.Provide a plumbers report
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed Rodent Dropings.Clean with frequency and provide detail IPM report from a licensed pest technician
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several ready to eat foods without date marking.Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no procedures and supplies available for vomit and diarrhea events.Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted utensils stored in a stagnant water near the rice cooker.Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted wide gap between the double doors in the front enterance.Provide vertical door sweep to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several ceiling tiles in the dining room and back prep area with stains.Clean or replace Noted several items stored in the electrical room.Remove and clean Observed visible dust on the dining room floor.Clean with frequency Visible dust on the vent covers in the Restrooms.Clean Mold like substance on the back of the 3 bay sink.Clean Remove wire mesh under and behind the Ice machine in the back.Repair the hole to prevent pest entry
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired Nov.13th 2025. Service Hood filters soiled with grease.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board stored under the prep sink.Discontinue and store on a clean surface
590.003/3-307.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash receptacles in the back trash area wide open.Close when not in use.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several boxes of food stored on the floor in the dry storage.Remove and store all boxes 6 inches above the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Staff not wearing hair restraint while prepping food.Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
37
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Orange syrup observed expired 8.25.25. Discarded. Monitor all expiration dates.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door observed open. Close to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Metal bowl being used to scoop bulk product. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone observed on ice shaver. Removed on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of oven have grease build up and debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet not working properly. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Tongs used to dispense raw meats in production unit observed touching ready to eat lettuce head. Lettuce discarded. Ensure raw and ready to eat foods are seperated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pans observed in warewash area hand sink. Remove. Hand sinks must be for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles in refrigerator are unlabled. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed on shelfing. Clean all shelfing in front drink area.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handle of scoop in bulk flour observed inside product. Remove.
590.003/3-304.12-C
67
Sep 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat product. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment serving ice cream without frozen dessert permit. Update permit by emailing isdhealth@boston.gov.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food manger certificate observed expired. Schedule class to update certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of fryolater are soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard used in refrigeration units. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign in warewash hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee personal items stored on top of food product. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
61
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interiors of both ice machines with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture and soils in cabinet under dump sink at service counter. Clean and monitor for possible leak.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in trash hallway. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door to trash hallway with sunshine visible. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering trash hallway.
590.006/6-202.15-C
78
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed washing cutting board rinsing not sanitizing and then storing board after cutting raw chicken. Retrain staff to wash rinse & sanitize all equipment and utensils.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff observed rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink instead of hand sink. Retrain staff on when where and how to properly wash hands.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to take active managerial control and retrain all staff on how to wash rinse and sanitize utensils and equipment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink soiled and with soiled dishes in every compartment. Staff unable to set up sink correctly. PIC demonstrated how to set up sink.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled containers observed on shelf with clean containers. Wash & sanitize equipment thoroughly and store clean.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed on grease trap under 3 compartment sink. Consult licensed pest control company for plan to eliminate raoches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wet mop stored in mop bucket. Hang mops to dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated company was scheduled but did not come. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths used for wiping counters and equipment are not stored in sanitizing solution. Provide containers with sanitizing solution for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cha Kung Fong last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cha Kung Fong on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cha Kung Fong?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cha Kung Fong.
How does Cha Kung Fong compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Cha Kung Fong most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Cha Kung Fong's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cha Kung Fong have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cha Kung Fong 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 Cha Kung Fong inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cha Kung Fong is inspected around three times per year on average.
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