Chicken and Rice Guys

85 Bedford St, Boston, MA 02111
American
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Chicken and Rice Guys has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ventilation hood systems filters”, which has been cited three times.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Chicken and Rice Guys is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Hotel pans stacked up with moisture observed in between. Air dry prior to stacking.
590.004/4-901.11-C
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic pitcher obsevred with handle in bulk rice container. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled for Monday 5/8
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hose attached to sprayer at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning is due this week or next. Notify ISD when cleaning is completed.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Self-service juices without complete labels indicating location information. Labeling guidance sent via email.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicken and Rice Guys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicken and Rice Guys on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicken and Rice Guys?

Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chicken and Rice Guys.

How does Chicken and Rice Guys compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Chicken and Rice Guys most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Chicken and Rice Guys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chicken and Rice Guys have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chicken and Rice Guys 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 Chicken and Rice Guys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicken and Rice Guys is inspected around three times per year on average.