Chicha San Chen

1001 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 13 violations.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 13 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Front counter employees observed not washing hands. When asked they stated that you use water because they have no hand soap behind the counter. One of the staff stated that they use the soap in the bathroom. Ensure staff is trained on washing hands.

590.002/2-301.14-P

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

Inspector notes: Spoke to the staff members and ask who the CFPM and Allergen certificates belong to and they stated the owner. Please ensure that you have a person in charge who is able to demonstrate and perform duties. Provide a CFPM and Allergen certificate. Spoke to Lillian and she was not aware of what sink was used for hand washing was not able to demonstrate the use of the 3 bay sink Illness policy and stated that she washes her hands with water because they don't have soap behind the counter. Please ensure staff is properly trained on where to wash and how to operate the 3 bay sink to clean and sanitize the dishes how to store ice scoops and illness policy. Provide

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit for the 3 bay kit. Provide test kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove mold-like substance.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a ladder in front of the hand sink and a fan being stored on top of the hand sink located in the back of the establishment. Remove ladder and fan.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: No allergen verbiage noted on menu's or counter. Provide allergen verbiage. The verbiage will be sent over with this report.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at the hand wash sink behind the counter. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at hand sink behind counter. Provide means to dry hands

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using drain plugs (c)

Inspector notes: No drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide.

590.005/5-501.114-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage inside the bathroom. Employee's must wash hands. Provide Hand sink behind the counter is not labeled "Hand wash only"

590.006/6-301.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile in the back room. Provide ceiling tile.

590.006/6-501.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop being placed inside the ice bins. Ensure staff is trained on how to store ice scoops.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicha San Chen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicha San Chen on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chicha San Chen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Chicha San Chen most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Chicha San Chen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chicha San Chen have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Chicha San Chen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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