Chickadee
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Chickadee stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Chickadee's latest score of 64 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats sanitizer test strips for 3 compartment sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerated units and pull out units throughout kitchen.
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking @ coffee station / bar sink. Repair to ensure no leaks
590.005/5-205.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwashing signage at additional bar handsink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed non -operating ice machine with soiled filters / upright 2 door dessert fridge and pull out unit @ cooking line not operating. Ensure all equipment is operating in good condition
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls being used for bulk dispensing. Provide handled scoopers for all bulk containers
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both hood stickers exp 6/25 on hood w/ blue tag and 7/25 on hood w/ yellow tag. Provide proof of routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both hood stickers exp 6/25 on hood w/ blue tag and 7/25 on hood w/ yellow tag. Provide proof of routine maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine in the kitchen registered 145Fwith irreversible thermometer. Repair
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beets in the refrigerators on the cookline at 44F. Monitor the temperature/ COS by the PIC moved to the walkin refrigeartor
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above Ready to eat foods. Discontinue and move the raw eggs below RTE foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at the bar not registering sanitizer measured with the strip 0 PPM. Repair As discussed with the PIC to use the dish machine in the kitchen
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine in the kitchen registered 145Fwith irreversible thermometer. Repair
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted incomplete consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked products. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer to measure the surface temperature of the utensils. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted visible dust on the ceiling in the prep area/cookline and dish area. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted filters above the char heavily soiled. Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
43
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Beets in the refrigerators on the cookline at 44F. Monitor the temperature/ COS by the PIC moved to the walkin refrigeartor
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above Ready to eat foods. Discontinue and move the raw eggs below RTE foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine at the bar not registering sanitizer measured with the strip 0 PPM. Repair As discussed with the PIC to use the dish machine in the kitchen
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted incomplete consumer advisory on the menu for undercooked products. Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer to measure the surface temperature of the utensils. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted visible dust on the ceiling in the prep area/cookline and dish area. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in the dish area. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted filters above the char heavily soiled. Clean
590.006/6-501.14-C
47
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Hood sticker 3/24. CFPM was able to confirm a scheduled inspection for 4/29/24. Provide via email photo of updated hood sticker to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Hood sticker 3/24. CFPM was able to confirm a scheduled inspection for 4/29/24. Provide via email photo of updated hood sticker to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing handsoap. PIC provided when made aware. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a gap between the door frame with exposing light. Repair to prevent pest activity.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Hood sticker 3/24. CFPM was able to confirm a scheduled inspection for 4/29/24. Provide via email photo of updated hood sticker to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Jun 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood has malfunctioned due to power interuption. Building facilities personel currently on site attemting to make repairs to unit. To refer to Lek Moy per RM by phone.
590.006/6-304.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Gas frilator apparently had a leak per on site PIC. Facities workers and a plumber have turned off gas service per PIC. Spoke with RM by phone too refer to ISD plumbing division.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at kitchen handsink. Corrected on site. Proper handwashing practices observed.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Steak tartare missing disclosure. Font size too small on statement. Provide 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee without hair restraint. COS.
590.002/2-402.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chickadee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chickadee on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chickadee?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Chickadee.
How does Chickadee compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Chickadee most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Chickadee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chickadee have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chickadee 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 Chickadee inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chickadee is inspected around three times per year on average.
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