Chinatown Express

79 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126

Chinese

Last inspected: Feb 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Chinatown Express has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 29, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Chinatown Express is from Feb 29, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited three times.

Chinatown Express' latest score of 90 sits above the Mattapan average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted near grease trap and on the bottom of a stainless steel shelf at the front / Remove and Maintain regular floor cleaning. Elite provides monthly exterminations move to bi-weekly indefinately. Provide at least 1 extermination service before compliance

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cooked baby shrimp 49F spareribs 50F / Items moved to refrigeration after being out for 1.5 hours / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Liquid hand soap out at hand sink / Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floors and walls with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of reach in units with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting boards worn and scored / Resurface or replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice scoops and utensils in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths out on counters / Store in a sanitzing solution when not in use

590.003/3-304.14-C

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings observed under the basement stainless steel storage shelves. Clean to remove. Up to date pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Buckets of raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wooden storage shelves located directly in front of the hot holding unit for soups heavily soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove. Interior of the single door cooler located near the salamander visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Floor under and around the basement storage shelves visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of smoking in the basement storage area. Discontinue all smoking inside of the establishment and provide a designated area for staff.

590.002/2-401.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom toilet and hand sink visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Feb 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Bags of raw chicken and beef observed being stored in the same pan. Address and ensure all raw products are stored separately to esnure no cross contamination.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap available at the hand sink located in the main kitchen area. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent dropings on the basement floor and storage shelves. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the single door deli cooler visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove. Excess moisture observed on teh basement floor over near the large waste pipes. Clean to remove and make any necessary repairs. There was no active leak observed while conducting the basement inspection.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet and hand sink on teh main floor visibly soiled. Clean to remove on a more frequent basis.

590.006/6-501.18-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between coolers and other equipment. Discontinue adn store all knives in a clean and protected manner.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chinatown Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chinatown Express on file is from Feb 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chinatown Express?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chinatown Express.

How does Chinatown Express compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Chinatown Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Chinatown Express' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chinatown Express have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chinatown Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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