Chip City

316 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02115
American
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Chip City six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Chip City's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event have been provided but none of the listed items in the procedures are on site; provide the items listed in your procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection a Servsafe Food Handler certificate has been provided and posted not a Certified Food Protection Manager; provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate or a receipt of purchase for a Certified Food Protection Manager test.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
82
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a red sanitzer bucket stored in the basin of a handwashing sink; hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures were able to be produced during the inspection; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No posted Certified Food Protection Manager certificates only observed Allergy Awareness training and Food Handlers certficates.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: In the plumbing closet observed a deceased trapped mouse on a glue trap but did not observe any pest activity in the restaurant; check monitoring devices with more frequency and remove trapped pests as needed.
590.006/6-501.112-C
70
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing. Discard sponge. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Install self-closing hardware as needed.
590.006/6-202.14-C
90
Sep 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chip City last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chip City on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chip City?

Across the inspection record, “clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chip City.

How does Chip City compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Chip City most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Chip City's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chip City have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Chip City inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chip City is inspected around four times per year on average.