Double Chin
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
78
Score
Double Chin appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Double Chin was last inspected on Dec 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Double Chin's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of dish machine soiled. Catch tray for dish machine with stagnant water and soils. Clean interior and exterior of dihs machine to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe next to dish machine leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly strips with dead flies in basement prep area. Discard dead pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris under shelves in basement. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the main dining area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were not 3 functioning drain plugs for the 3 compartment sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly use the sinks.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees using card board and saran wrap to use as a knife holder. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Rinse guage to the high temperature dish machine does not appear to be functioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.004/4-204.118-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between wall and the 3 bay sink. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe located under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rodent observed oon trap located in the basement storage area. Address and remove rodents with proper frequency.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on countr tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice in warner at 80F. Discarded by PIC. Cool and store leftover rice under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Black substance in ice machine. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement storage and behind shelves. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining floor at cook line. Discard. Use floor matts or other materials that are cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee handled raw shrimp with bare hands. Employee did not wash hands after completing task. Person in charge corrected. Potentially contaminated food discarded.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with black soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed in front drink station. Clean and sanitize area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink observed with a case of avocados covering sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign on production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple uncovered items in production line refrigeration. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of refrigerator in dessert station is soiled. Ceiling in kitchen is soiled with dust and grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled fly trap in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
50
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still fly activity observed in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide an additional pest inspeciton reflecting the treatment of flies for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Cans in dry storage with heavily dented edges and rims. Discarded by PIC. Inspect canned goods at delivery to ensure product is not visibly damaged.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Scoured soiled cutting board stored in basement prep area wtih flies. Discarded by PIC. Ensure food contact surfaces are stored clean and sanitized in good repair.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement leaks- faucet does not tunr off completely. Repair as needed. Pipe under wok line catch trap leaks. Repair to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the re-inspection there was still fly activity observed in the basement storage/preparation area. Address and provide an additional pest inspeciton reflecting the treatment of flies for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline refrigerators and table with soils and debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests. Wall behind 3 compartment sink in basement soiled. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Aug 14, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Flies in basement prep area. Clean wall behind 3 compartment sink and store equipment clean to avoid attracting pests. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Scoured soiled cutting board stored in basement prep area wtih flies. Discarded by PIC. Ensure food contact surfaces are stored clean and sanitized in good repair.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Cans in dry storage with heavily dented edges and rims. Discarded by PIC. Inspect canned goods at delivery to ensure product is not visibly damaged.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in basement leaks- faucet does not tunr off completely. Repair as needed. Pipe under wok line catch trap leaks. Repair to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cookline refrigerators and table with soils and debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests. Wall behind 3 compartment sink in basement soiled. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline hand sink out of paper towels. Not operating at time of inspection Hand sink at warewashing with towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings under basement 3 compartment sink and under shelving in paper storage room. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under wok station with soils and old towels. Drip tray at stove with debris and carbon build-up. Top of dishmachine with debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork ribs on rack in walk-in cooler stored over ready to eat noodles cabbage and lunch meat. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fly strips in basement full of dead flies. Dead rat on trap under 3 compartment sink. Flies in basement and rat droppings in small storage room. Live roaches around dish machine. Provide report from licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink out of soap. No production at time of inspection. Stock hand sinks with soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing inal rinse temperature of high tep dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Mutiple containers of prepped sauces in walk-in cooler without dates. PIC stated auces prepped within last 3 days. Date prepped foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly strips in basement full of dead flies. Dead rat on trap under 3 compartment sink. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket of reach-in cooler at dessert station damaged. Replace as needed.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in small storage room in basement is heavily soiled with rat droppings and moisture. Remove all boxes and shelving and thoroughly clean floor.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic film over basement grease trap. Discard and discontinue using plastic to cover. Clean and dry grease trap. Resurface as needed.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at dish machine and 3 compartment sink. Discontinue using sponges on food contact surfaces. Use green scouring pads and steel wool
590.004/4-101.16-C
45
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No kit or procedures on site. Procedures provided via email.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM certification up to date. Certification is for business owner or this establishment and the same certification for bakery next door. Assign full time staff to be certified on site for both establishments.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door in kitchen has damaged door sweep. Day light clearly visible. Replace sweep and seal door as needed to prevent entry of pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic on basement grease trap. Discard and resurface grease trap as needed. Soiled cardboard on kitchen floor. Discard and discontinue using cardboard on the floor. Aluminum foil lining shelves in kitchen discard and discontinue lining shelves with foil. Use materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Two bucket of frozen chicken wings and one bucket of frozen chicken legs thawing at room temperature. Both items 33F. Thaw frozen foods in walk-in cooler or under cool running water. Discontinue thawing at room temperature.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Container of fresh ginger stored on grease trap under 3 compartment sink in upstairs kitchen. Store food away from contamination.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed in kitchen not stored in sanitizer. Provide sanitizer buckets for storing wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored in soiled water. Store ice scoop in clean dry container to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat under ice machine in basement. Remove dead pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and doors of beverage area cooler heavily soiled. Clean and maintain. Debris and grease under cookline refrigerators and fryers. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Basement paper goods storage floor observe with large quantity of rat droppings. Cleana and montior for activity. Rat droppings under 3 compartment sink in basement. Clean Interior and exterior of micrwave soiled. Clean to rpevent contamination. Debris on top of dish machine. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under ice machine in basement. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Double Chin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Double Chin on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Double Chin?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Double Chin.
How does Double Chin compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Double Chin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Double Chin's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Double Chin have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Double Chin 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 Double Chin inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Double Chin is inspected around three times per year on average.
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