China Station
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, China Station has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so China Station trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing an operating thermometer to verify food temperature. Replace
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings and cooked pork ribs cooling on the shelf. Advised to utilize proper cooling methods under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a proper door sweep. Heavy light observed. Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing proper signage in restroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the floor. Clean to remove Provide an updated pest control report. PIC states there is no active pest control service.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debri stored in the basement and a mattress stored in the locker room. Remove and clean all areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls stored in multiple bulk containers. Remove and provide proper utensils with handles.
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried rice 63F Bean Sprouts 62F Chicken 74F / All out at room temp / Moved to refrigeration after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine test kits with water damage / Replace
590.004/4-302.14-PF
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried rice - 56F Bean sprouts 50F Chicken fingers 50F Garlic in oil mixture 56F / All sitting out on counter for 1 hour during lunch rush. All foods returned to refrigeration to cook down / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2024 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for tonight 3/26/25
590.006/6-201.17-C
82
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken 57F Shrimp 54F Rice 50F / All in top reach in. Food was out for morning prep before being returned to top reach in at 11 / PIC instructed to return items to the walk in to cool down / Proivde 51F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in 52F / PIC stated that the reach in doors and top were open for an extended period of time during morning prep / Ensure unit doors and top reach in are closed and not left open for long periods of time / Discussed prepping in certain amounts to reduce time unit is open / Ensure unit is operating at 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of the walls with visible soils and paint wearing / Clean and repaint where needed
590.006/6-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Aug 13, 2024
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 in oil mixture 50F / In top reach in at the time but was previously out on the counter for an hour during opening prep. Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Parts of wall near walk in area has a hole / Clean and repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2024 / Contact hood cleaning company ASAP Hood vent covers have heavy grease build up / Ensure proper cleaning in between hood cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture - 61F previously sitting out on line for 1 hour /PIC moved to refrigeration / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of trash bins refrigeration and 3 bay visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in November 2023 / Hood cleaning scheduled for Sunday 3/17
590.006/6-201.17-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Provide restroom doors to be self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and store as described below
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Oct 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed dicing ready to eat celery while not wearing gloves. Discontinue all bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handled scoop inside of the bulk food bin missing the handle. Replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp pulled from teh walk-in cooler prior to being brought down to teh appropriate temperature (48F). Disconitnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled to below 41F before being placed out for service.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Light out above stove top. Replace.
590.004/4-202.16-C
67
Mar 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Boxes being delivered with raw chicken now being re-used to store cooked foods. DISCONTINUE the re-using of raw chicken boxes and store cooked foods appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperature 52F. Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers being used to dipesne out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. Handle to the scoop being used in the bin storing flour broken/missing. Replace.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Large buckets filled with sauces with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-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 Jan. 2023. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Referral to be made to the City of Boston Fuire Department for expired tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
58
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from August of 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperature (60F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture placed into the refrigerator that was maintaining at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small plastic cups being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. If plastic cups are to be used for measuring purposes they are to remain on top of bins in a clean and protected manner so as to not come into contact with foods.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Can of WD 40 observed being left out on preparation tabel next to meat slicer. Discontinue and store all chemicals appropriately to ensure no contamination to foods/equipment.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from August of 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
May 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked meats and other products observed being stored in the same boxes that were originally storing raw meats. Discontinue to ensure no cross contamination from raw meats to other cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts being left out at room temperature (49F). Discontinue and store all TCS foods at below 41F. Sprouts were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small bowls being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent possible contamination from soiled hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at the 2 bay sink is leaking. Pipe under the 2 bay sink has a slow leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of onions observed being stored on the ground. Boxes of meat observed being stored on a sheet pan in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. Open containers of what appears to be a flour like cooking product observed being stored under the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all food products in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from Feb 2022. Address and provide up to date Hood tags for the re-inspection. Referral to be made to the Cty of Boston Fire Department for expired tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was China Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at China Station on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at China Station?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at China Station.
How does China Station compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
China Station most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has China Station's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at China Station have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at China Station 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 Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, China Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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