China Sea Restaurant

1194 Blue Hill Av, Mattapan, MA 02126

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

China Sea Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 9, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 15 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Mattapan restaurant, which scores around 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Cannot access the hand sink designated for prep cooks on the cooking line - ensure the basin is clean and free from clutter soiled utensils and debris

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Discard all wooden spoons and utensils with burn marks and visibly compromised edges

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)

Inspector notes: Partially cooked " chicken fingers" noted during the inspection [ 70F ] either fully cook to the minimum internal temperature of [ 165F ] when ordered OR cook to [ 165F ] then hot hot hold at a minimum of [ 135F ] - Do not partially cook raw poultry as we discussed

590.003/3-401.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity -increase the amount of visits from your professionally licensed pest control company [ currently coming in once a MONTH ]

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors underneath all in line cooking equipment from all visible grease grime and visible food soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Drying mops (c)

Inspector notes: Elevate in use / soiled mop heads off the floors after use - store inside the basin of the mop sink after it is properly cleaned and sanitized

590.006/6-501.16-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Clean all corners of the kitchen from visible grease and grime splashes

590.006/6-201.16-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons on staff once there is an accumulation of visible soils

590.002/2-304.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Prep cooks shall wear proper hair restraints when working with foods

590.002/2-402.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove visible soils from grease and grime

590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Missing two vents in the hood system - replace

590.004/4-301.14-C

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all the loose debris stored inside the slop sink area - maintain clean to properly clean soiled mops

590.005/5-203.13-C

Grease trap(c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime

590.005/5-402.12-C

Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)

Inspector notes: Ciontact your pest control company to empty your used grease / oil - ask them for a new container

590.005/5-501.110-C

Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the oil drum currently being used - visible soils are uncleanable

590.005/5-501.111-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: observed no hair restraint on staff preparing foods.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)

Inspector notes: Provide additional shelving for dry storage food containers.

590.004/4-101.11-C

Jan 20, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: Provide additional covered trash recepticles for food service station.

590.005/5-501.16-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: No prep sink for washing vegeatables provide.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Jul 29, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and pork at 70F on counter at cookline for less than 1 hour. Bean sprouts at 65F at cookline for less than 1 hour. Foods returned to refrigerator. Keep cold food cold. Organize cold storage to keep needed foods at hand but stored cold.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw pork and beef stored in reach-in cooler over bean sprouts. Corrected on site. Store raw meats below produce and ready to eat foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: PIC needs to take active magerial control and retrain staff to correctly wash hands and equipment.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Staff observed rinsing hands in 3 compartment sink rinse bay. Use hand sink for hand washing.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

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

Inspector notes: Cutting board at cook station soiled. Wash rinse and sanitize. Bulk ingredients container soiled with spills and debris. Clean to prevent contamination. Cleavers in knife rack soiled. Store utensils clean and sanitized.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink obstructed with soiled utensils and with spilled rice in basin. Hand sinks must be clean and unobstructed used only for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Fly strips with dead flies in basement. Discard and replace fly strips to avoid accumulation.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was China Sea Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at China Sea Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at China Sea Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at China Sea Restaurant.

How does China Sea Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

China Sea Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has China Sea Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at China Sea Restaurant have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at China Sea Restaurant 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.

How often is China Sea Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, China Sea Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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