Chung Wah
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Chung Wah 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so Chung Wah is doing better than most peers. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Side door will need to have a door swepp put on it. Large gap below door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked ribs on cooking line at 49F. PIC will need to cold hold at or below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Poisonous or toxic material containers-container prohibitions (p)
Inspector notes: In basement I found three plates with something on them that no one could explain. On foundation ledge in basement found green poison bags loose. Discontinue.
590.007/7-203.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: evedenct of rodent droppings on pipes floor and shelves in basement. PIC will need to clean the basement and have pest control come more often to address the issue in basement. PIC had pest control here today and report did not have any notes suggestions for repairs or clean up areas. Please do a deep cleaning and have them come back put and provide you with a full report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the end of the cooking line was blocked with equipment. Discontinue to block hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC only had a quats test strip and a bleach kit that was wet. Please provide a new kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket on cooking line and prep areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean in place cooking equipment exterioe of bulk food containers shelves in kitchen and basement.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until end of March 2026
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment. The floor in the basement along the wall and under shelves I found rodent droppings. The foundation leadge around the basement I can see debris and dropping. Clean all areas a deep cleaning is needed and have pest control come back out.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Side door will need to have a door swepp put on it. Large gap below door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the white cutting boards on the cooking line to remove the deep dark stains.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Shrimp thawing on drain board and cooked ribs in basement. Discontinue and thaw the day before or under running water.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
37
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer for measuring food temperatures provide.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Wok range soiled on sides and top surface clean to remove visible soil. Clean shelving below cooking range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening in the ceiling above exhausthood near corner.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap at prep sink provide.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed black roach at basement area provide a current detail pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some stored foods inside refrigerator provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range gutter sides and back splash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and prep areas.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove buckets full of liquid from exterior grounds.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lighting defective at basement area replace bulbs.
590.006/6-303.11-C
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed water bugs at basement area and mice on glue board provide a current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking line prep area and ware washing sink area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range side and back splash to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some bulk food containers provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: One area of basement Light bulb is not operating replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: No covers on some stored foods inside the refrigerator provide.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe leaking at basement area repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wok range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: outer wear and aprons hanging on BBQ Box discontinue practice and provide designated area.
590.006/6-305.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease recepticle soiled clean.
590.005/5-501.116-C
82
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove excessive buckets from kitchen area and boxes from basement area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No label with ingredient on squeeze bottle provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean grease container to remove visible soil.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment prep tables to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween and back splash to wok range to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large cock roach at basement area provide a detail current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed large cock roach at basement area provide a detail current pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current Allergen Certification for Kong W Zeng.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe at basement area repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean prep sink area storage shelving to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stairs to basement soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by licensed hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest control inspect each month. PIC will need to have pest control company provide more information on the reports of any repairs and cleaning that should be done. Evidence of roachs in kitchen but no notes on report. PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of location and have pest control come out and provide a report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to shut off hot water in restroom. Must be on at all times.
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards that have deep dark scores. Please replace or resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Outdoor refuse areas curbed and graded to drain (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the rear of the build for weeds and debris.
590.006/6-202.110-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace stained or ripped ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to use old egg cartons for anything. Discard them in trash.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Remove card board from lower shelves. Clean all in place cooking equipment on dry on food. Clean all bulk food containers of dry food stains. Clean handles to refrigeration units. Clean Shelves on cooking prep line and shelf above three bay sink.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker will need to be cleaned. It expired Sept 2nd.
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
Jan 23, 2023
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 chicken wings 59F ribs 54F and raw chicken 48F. All must be cold held at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the basement areas. Please clean all areas discussed and have pest control com back out.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under cooking equipment and basement. Soiled. Clean wall behind cooking line of grime build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide labels for bulk food containers. Small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperture in three bay sink. I found boxed shrimp in sink.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired Dec 2022 Have hood cleaned before reinspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean al inplace cooking equipment. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean handles to refrigeration equipment.
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Sep 2, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings 73F and raw chicken 74F. Both left out over night. Discarded by PIC and denatured with bleach.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken thawing on table over night 74F. PIC voluntarily discard in dumpster and was denatured with blech. Discontinue to thaw food out at room temperature over night.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Poisonous or toxic material containers-container prohibitions (p)
Inspector notes: On basement along the wall found two plates with open pesticides. Discontinue
590.007/7-203.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence along the basement wall of rodent droppings trap that are not set up. PIC will need to clean the area fill the hole in the wall and have a full pest inspection done with a report not just a bill.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff proper thawing holding temperatures and general cleaning of location. Repairs and maintenance to equipment will need to be monitored by PIC.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Fill hole found in basement wall in corner as discussed. check walls for any other holes. Pest control should be letting you know about this so you can address it. Provide notes on next pest control report.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all in place cooking equipment and prep equipment. Clean cart on cooking line of dry on foods. Clean handles to all refrigeration equipment. Clean shelves in kitchen area. Visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for food in storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters soiled with grease build up. Hood sticker expired Aug 2022. Have both cleaned at reinspection.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor in the basement of grime and old rodent droppings as discussed. Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment. Soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
41
May 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come back out and address the rodent issue in the basement area. Area should be cleaned up and monitor. Report from pest control will need to have more details for you to know what to fix or address. 5-11-22 PIC stated that pest control company was first available 5-12-22. Provide a report and clean basement as discussed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement as discussed along wall of old rodent dropings and debris. Then have pest control inspect before re-inspection date. 5-11-22 PIC did not clean floor along wall as discussed. PIC will need to clean the floor along the walk remove old rodent droppings and debris
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
May 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Oil and garil on cooking line at 58F. Must be store at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs stored above uncover noodles. As discussed properly store all foods in prfrigerator
590.003/3-302.11-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with all staff to wash hand in hand sink. Sink must be assessable at all times.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with all staff proper hand washing and location to wash. Proper warewashing and storage of equipment. General cleaning of all equipment. Be sure all equipment is working properly.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen blocked with a trash barrel and large tray. PIC moved.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink. PIC provided and holder is falling off the wall fix.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control come back out and address the rodent issue in the basement area. Area should be cleaned up and monitor. Report from pest control will need to have more details for you to know what to fix or address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep dark scores. Replace or resurface them.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Large can open visibly soiled with grime and dry food. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Clean cutting boards stored under drain boards of the three bay sink. Soiled equipment stored as clean on shelf above three bay. PIC removed and will rewash.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement as discussed along wall of old rodent dropings and debris. Then have pest control inspect before re-inspection date. Clean floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: All food instorage need to be properly covered. Found food in freezer uncovered in basement area. Provide food grade storage bags.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels for bulk food containers small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw at room temperature. Thaw the day before in refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in kitchen and ware washing area. Soil Clean all trash barrels (handles) soiled with grime build up. Clean exterior of all refrigeration and in place cooking equipment. Soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers small and large.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and hood will need to be cleaned. Hood sticker expired April 2022
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chung Wah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chung Wah on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chung Wah?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Chung Wah.
How does Chung Wah compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Chung Wah most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Chung Wah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Chung Wah have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chung Wah 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 Chung Wah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chung Wah is inspected around four times per year on average.
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