China Gourmet Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at China Gourmet Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips not registering at the chemical dish machine. Address and provide proper test strips for the chemical dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Automatic dispensor for the sanitizer detergent and rinse aide to not appear to be functioning properly. Address and discontinue use until repairs have been made. Eco Lab was contacted at the time of the inspectionand will be on site (12/11/2025) to make all necessary repairs.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Glass doors to the upright coolers in the main kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the Wok/frying station visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Floor under and around the grease trap heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between cooler and preparation table. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with dressings/sauces with no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
May 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips on site not registering in the sanitizer for the dish machine. Replace test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure shellstock tags are being maitained for a minimum of 90 days as stated in the Food Code.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been en rolled in some form of Food Safety course for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between soiled wall and electrical conduit. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in the hand sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from March 2025. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around preparation table and cooking line visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls located near and around the fryer/grill station with grease build-up. Clean to remove. Storage shelves located near the frying station visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Employee medication in close proximity to food. Person in charge removed
590.007/7-207.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in kitchen area observed without date marking. Provide for all foods kept longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease buckets outside observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall by back door. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Grease build up on filters and surrounding walls. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up under and around kitchen equiptment. Walls in kitchen are soiled with grease. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Sep 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Sanitizer container empty. Replaced and rinsing at 50ppm. Ensure staff monitors chemical levels for dishmachine to ensure safe sanitizing dilution.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under dishmachine. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under fryer and dish machine soiled. Grease trap at dish machine and fryer heavily soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 80F water. Store utensils in hot water over 135F or clean and dry to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw meat atored above produce in cooler. Store raw meat below vegetables and cooked foods. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Clam tags not stored with clams. Store tags with shelfish until all pieces are sold then hold tag for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement and under cookline. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe on top of dish machine leaks. Repair as needed to prevent water from pooling on floor under machine and atttracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Serving spoons for rice in 70F water. Store utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline equipment and dishmachine soiled with debris. Both grease traps with soils and spills. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Sep 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for this Thursday
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe on top of dishmwasher leaks. Repair as needed to prevent water from pooling under dish machine. Plumber has been called to repair leak.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw prok liver stored over containers of cut produce. Store raw animal products below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not registering sanitizer. Test machine regularly and prime as needed to ensur dishes are properly sanitized.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tag for manila clams missing. Discarded by PIC. Keep tags with shellfish until all pieces are sold then keep tag for 90 days. Tag for surf clams on site.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe on top of dishmwasher leaks. Repair as needed to prevent water from pooling under dish machine.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under dish machine. Rat droppings and dead roaches in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Schedule hood cleaning and provide date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Gourmet Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Gourmet Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Gourmet Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at China Gourmet Restaurant.
How does China Gourmet Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
China Gourmet Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has China Gourmet Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at China Gourmet Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Gourmet Restaurant 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 China Gourmet Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Gourmet Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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