Clay Pot Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Clay Pot Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 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: Diced vegetables along with a garlic and oil mixture observed bei g left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of produce observed being stored under the hand sink drainage pipe. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
78
Nov 25, 2025
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: Diced vegetables along with a garlic and oil mixture observed bei g left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clothe observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of produce observed being stored under the hand sink drainage pipe. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
74
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensuire all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef observed being left out at room temperature (85F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Red sanitizing buckets with no sanitizer registering. Address and esnure sanitizing buckets are being set up and tested properly.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small metal bowl being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from soiled hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves under small preparation table visibly soiled and 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
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of produce observed being stored under drainage pipe of the hand sink. Discontinue and store all foods in a clean and protected area.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Filters above the Wok station with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove. Hood and Ventilation tags were up to date at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing ready to eat produce without wearing gloves. Address and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Small carton of raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer at the 3 bay sink registering well of the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on how to set up and test sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roach activity noted during the inspection. Address and provide an additional pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of the 2 door upright freezer visibly soiled and with food spills. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation with a past expiration date from May 2024. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. At the time of the visit there was a receipt for the Hood cleaning but no updated tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooler with fresh produce stored on front steps of restaurant. PIC needs to preoprly protect food from contamination from the environment and unauthorised people. Store food in kitchen away from deltrius elements.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in ice cooler. Store scoop in separate container to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cooler with fresh produce stored on front steps of restaurant. Store food in kitchen away from deltrius elements to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.12-C
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizing sink below 50ppm chlorine. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to correctly dilute sanitizer to correct concentration to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach observed in kitchen. Reviewed pest reports. Provide plan from licensed pest control for controlling rats and roaches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bowl of pork in hand sink. Keep hand sinks clear at all times for hand washing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 88F water. Store utensils clean and dry or in water above 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen leaks. Repair as needed to keep floor dry.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self-closing. Ensure door is self-closing to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-202.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat on trap under wok station. Removed by staff. Discard dead pests to avoid accumulation and contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures. Information provided via email
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Based on interview PIC needs to review cooking times and temperatures and cooling requirements. Handouts provided via email.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards stained and scoured. Replace as needed for smooth surfaces.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under wok and stove and stove drip tray. Soils and debris in undercounter cooler and doors. Clean to prevent contamination and attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork at 100F in covered pot cooked previous hour. Cool cooked foods uncovered spread out to increase surface area and cool rapidly.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under wok station. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for tomorrow
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Pot of cooked pork on floor. Store food off the floor to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Container of raw eggs stored over bean sprouts. Ground pork stored over tofu. Corrected on site. Ensure raw animal products are stored below ready to eat foods and produce to avoid contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Can of Raid insecticide in kitchen. Discard and contact licensed pest control company as needed.
590.007/7-202.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and old rat droppings under wok station. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen window open without screen and screen on other side of window has a large hole in it. Repair to prevent pests and contaminants entering kitchen.
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clay Pot Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clay Pot Cafe on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clay Pot Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Clay Pot Cafe.
How does Clay Pot Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Clay Pot Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Clay Pot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clay Pot Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Clay Pot Cafe 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 Clay Pot Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clay Pot Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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