Chicken and Rice Guys

280 Washington St, Boston, MA 02109

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Chicken and Rice Guys has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Chicken and Rice Guys is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Vent in the restroom observed extremely dusty floor around and under Fridge and 3 bay sink observed soiled/ Clean to remove Storage room in the basement Floor oberved with soiled clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: provide up to date allergen certificate for certified food manager/ expired 2/20/2024

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge at the grill station.Food items in the 4 drawer unit below the grill exposed to green ansul gel. PIC on site stating she will Voluntarily denature & discard affected items. Items to be inventoried disposal order provided on site.

590.006/6-404.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge at the grill station. PIC immediately Voluntarily closed the store. PIC instructed to contact the Ansul company Provide all necessary repairs recharge the system & provide all documentation to the Health Division. PIC stating-Affected food items at the grill station to be Voluntarily denatured/discarded A disposal order to be provided Location to be cleaned/sanitized/disinfected by staff(OK -Dan P Assistant Commissioner) manager instructed to contact the Health Division the next business day(617-635-5326)or (311 after hours) be re-inspected by Building & Health before approval to re-open

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all affected floors walls ceiling at the grill station to remove evidence of an ansul discharge.

590.006/6-201.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the grill station counter tops & 4 drawer unit below grill to remove evidence of an ansul discharge.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Aug 1, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all wiping coths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: On the kitchen ceiing replace damaged ceiling tiles and clean all the soiled ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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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 Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two 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 100 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 zero violations 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.

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