China Sky
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at China Sky, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning frequency and restrictions”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting China Sky on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site not directing staff to operate properly. Observed the handsinks not accessible. All staff were in production. No signs of handsink use.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with equipment stored in the basin and cooking equipment blocking access. Remove and retrain staff to properly use handsinks. keep free and clear to utilize at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard on the floor in front of the cookline and inside of refrigeration units. Remove and discontinue utilizing. This violation was sited previously.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on the exterior and interior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Observed food soils on the metal shelving units with stored equipment. clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dried up food soils on multiple handsinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
70
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler mixing raw shrimp with egg whites and flour with bare hands and moving onto another task without washing thier hands / Ensure employees are properly washing thier hands in between tasks to reduce the risk of contamination by hands
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to 3 bay with items in basin / Remove and ensure hand sinks remain free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floors and counters
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent filters visibly greased / Clean to remove. Hood tag is current through October 2025
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors especially under equipment on cookline soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: rice scoop in stagnant water / Remove and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Aug 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture 65F Fried chicken 65F / Items out on cookline. Returned to refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline visibly soiled / Clean to remove Bottom of prep tables visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Corner near 3 bay sink cluttered / Organize and maintain Back area of basement cluttered / Remove unused equipment unnecessary items organize and maintain
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with dried food debris / Disassemble clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floors
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent covers with heavy grease build up / Clean to remove / Hood tag current through January 2025
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors especially under cookline are heavily soiled / Provide a deep clean Walls with visible soils and spatter / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above pork product / Discontinue and rearrange all raw chicken to be on bottom of shelving in walk in
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with visible dried food debris / Disassemble clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior hood vent covers with visible grease build up / Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Jan 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer with dried food debris / remove disassemble clean and sanitize
590.003/3-304.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 65F / Moved to refrigeration after being out for an hour for opening prep / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: prep table and equipment on it underneath the meat slicer with visible soils / clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: remove cardboard from all floors and shelving
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors along walls under and behind equipment with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
64
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no hot water available throughout the estbalishment (hot water at 65F). Establishment was not open at the time of the inspection and has Voluntarily closed due to no hot water. Service call was placed at the time of the inspeciton.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf under the preparation table on the cooking line visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Cold water faucet to the hand sink nnear the rice cooker not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sinks to be used until repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under the Wok station with visible oil/grease spills. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture with an elevated temperature of 55F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess debris and tools located in the basement storage area. Remove all unecessary equipment/tools not being use for the restaurant.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the deli style coolers on the cook line visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor under the fryers visibly soiled and ith food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence pf employees smoking in the basement restroom. Discontinue and provide a designated area for employees to smoke.
590.002/2-401.11-C
74
Jun 8, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings observed being stored in the same box that raw chicken had been delivered in. Discontinue and store all cooked foods in a clean and protected manner to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken products.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef marinating in a red sauce left out at room temperature over night at 74F (as stated by management at the time of the inspection. Garlic and oil mixture left out from the previous nigh at 82F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods out of temeprature at the time of the inspection voluntarily disposed of and denatured.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Management not properly overseeing in the storage of TCS foods. Address and ensure all staff have been proeprly trained on Food Safety.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of frozen meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue adn store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Middle pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Sky last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Sky on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Sky?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning frequency and restrictions” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at China Sky.
How does China Sky compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
China Sky most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has China Sky's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Sky have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Sky 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 Sky inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Sky is inspected around two times per year on average.
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