Dumpling Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024
37
Score
Going back to 2022, Dumpling Cafe has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Imminent hazard noted with infestation of pests and rodents. Droppings in multiple locations and dead roaches on equiptment.
590.014/SummaryS-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken observed next to fryolater at 65F in ambient air. Product discarded. Hold hot food at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer in basement encrusted with food debris. Wire shelfing in walk in cooler is encrusted with food debris and rust build up. Clean all soils. Replace damaged shelfing.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed under cook line equiptment in back alley way in basement floor on sheet tray on speed rack in basement. Dead roaches observed on equiptment in basement. Pest report provided from 9.5.24. Clean and sanitize all areas. Increase pest control as needed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Basement prep area is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Equipment clothes washers dryers and storage cabinets contamination prevention location (c)
Inspector notes: Mops observed stored in alley way. Discontinue.
590.004/4-401.11-C1
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard lined on cookline. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink is not enclosed. Provide barrier to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Two bay sink in basement observed leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Cigarette package observed in close proximity to food. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under beverage refrigerator have food debris. Under cookline equiptment is soiled. Behind fryolater is soiled. Grease build up around filters on cookline. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees on cookline without hair restraints. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open during inspection. Close to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled woks and excess items stored in alley way. Remove all excess items and trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
37
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed placing ready to eat cabbage on top of rice for a to go order with no gloves. Discarded. PIC spoke with employee.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple items in establishment without proper date marking. Date mark items held for longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Food debris in slicer in basement. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at production line hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Excess immature flies in multiple areas in basement. Rodent droppings observed in alleyway. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup observed stored in cooked rice. Removed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under cookline equiptment is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Backdoor has small gap in the bottom of the door. Seal to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess items in alleyway. Remove all old equiptment and items from alley way.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease traps in basement are soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No thermometer observed in stand up production line refrigerator. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
43
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine obsevred with sanitizer container empty. Person in charge corrected. Low temperature dish machine tested OK at 50ppm chlorine once chemical was changed.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine observed with soils. Slicer observed with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed pot in production line hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees prepping food items observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed prepped scallops stored on ground. Person in charge removed. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on production line. Cardboard used in basement dry storage. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under coffee station is soiled. Around and under kitchen equiptment is soiled. Basement area has soils under shelfing. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container in alley way observed with soils on the exterior. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in basement. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
50
Aug 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap in basement with dead flies. Discard traps regularly and keep away from food preparation areas.
590.006/6-501.112-C
95
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: No hot water for warewashing or hand washing. Hot water tank not operating. Cease operations and close until hot water has been restored and ISD Health Department has confirmed hot water has been restored. Request hearing at isdhealth@boston.gov regarding unsanitary conditions and not notifying Health Department that hot water was not operating.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine washing at 65F. Chlorine 50ppm Discontinue operating until hot water has been restored and dish machine washes at 120F
590.004/4-703.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken box observed filled with cut produce. Discontinue storing produce or any food in old chicken boxes. Discard chicken boxes when chicken is removed. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated with chicken blood.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Unsanitary conditions in kitchen under cookline and basement around grease trap. Buildup of food and debris. Clean all areas thoroughly to prevent attracting pests and possible contamination from the premises.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat under dishmachine area. Monitor premises for dead pests and discard them to prevent accumulation or contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cup for serving beverage ice in ice container. Provide scoop with handle that is not stored in ice.
590.003/3-304.12-C
52
May 22, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken box observed filled with cut produce. Discontinue storing produce or any food in old chicken boxes. Discard chicken boxes when chicken is removed. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated with chicken blood.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: No hot water for warewashing or hand washing. Hot water tank not operating. Cease operations and close until hot water has been restored and ISD Health Department has confirmed hot water has been restored. Request hearing at isdhealth@boston.gov regarding unsanitary conditions and not notifying Health Department that hot water was not operating.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine washing at 65F. Chlorine 50ppm Discontinue operating until hot water has been restored and dish machine washes at 120F
590.004/4-703.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Unsanitary conditions in kitchen under cookline and basement around grease trap. Buildup of food and debris. Clean all areas thoroughly to prevent attracting pests and possible contamination from the premises.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat under dishmachine area. Monitor premises for dead pests and discard them to prevent accumulation or contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Cup for serving beverage ice in ice container. Provide scoop with handle that is not stored in ice.
590.003/3-304.12-C
52
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination from gray water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide documents or invoice. Continue to purchase dumplings and provide receipt.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain in alley under repair and cleaning Provide information from landlord for completion of drain repair and cleaning. Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide documents or invoice. Continue to purchase dumplings and provide receipt.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination from gray water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide documents or invoice. Continue to purchase dumplings and provide receipt.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Drain in alley under repair and cleaning Provide information from landlord for completion of drain repair and cleaning. Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement under shelves. Debirs and soils under shelves. Clean basement area near employy bathroom- clean floors grease trap and remove trash and old boxes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide documents or invoice. Continue to purchase dumplings and provide receipt.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Provide in writing from landlord timeline for completion of drain repair or cleaning. Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Professionally clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
67
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Produce stored in old chicken boxes- ginger and cabbage. Discard old chicken boxes. Discontinue storing any food in old chicken boxes to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Gray water entering basement through wall and alley drain being pumped out and reciculating. Discontinue all food preparation in basement. Have licensed plumber inspect and assess problem and solution. When repairs have been made clean and disinfect basement areas affected by water. Next day closure order issued
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must contact licensed plumber and consult landlord to determine source of water pouring into basement and immediately remedy situation. Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Contact Health Department when plumbing emergencies take place.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement under shelves. Debirs and soils under shelves. Clean basement area near employy bathroom- clean floors grease trap and remove trash and old boxes.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue food preparation in basement to prevent contamination from water leaking into basement.
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old cardboard chicken boxes used to store cut vegetables and other prepped items. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using them for storage or anything else. Discard boxes when chicken is removed. Assume boxes are contaminated with chicken blood.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed in unused ice machine. Rat droppings in basement under shelves and prep tables. PRovide current pest report and consult pest control company for plan to eliminate roaches and control rats.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture soils and rat droppings in basement under back shelves. Moisture and debris on floor next to grease trap. Clean all areas and maintain clean and dry to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Aug 2, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chemical sanitizer for low temp dish machine not pumping into bay. Sanitize clean dishes with chlorine in 3 compartment sink. PIC placed service call for dish machien.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used to store containers of sauce cut produce etc. in basement and walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using chicken boxes for storage. Chicken boxes must be assumed to be contaminated and put inthe trash when empty.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroach in basement. Rat droppings in basement. Consult licensed pest control.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and door of ice machine with soils. Clean to avoid contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of sauces stored on floor under wok station. Store food off the floor to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat in basement. Glue traps with multiple flies. Discard dead pests regularly.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: SOils and debris under wok line. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Rat droppings in basement under shelves. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Gasket on under counter cooler in kitchen damaged. Replace as needed to ensure proper seal.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Old boxes cans plastic jug and various other items in basement. Remove unused items to prevent harboring pests and allow for thorough cleaning.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Foods stored in water: pork blood bean sprouts tofu cooked mussels. Discontinue storing foods in water because it can increase pathogen growth.
590.003/3-303.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dumpling Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Cafe on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dumpling Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Cafe.
How does Dumpling Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dumpling Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dumpling Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dumpling Cafe have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Dumpling Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Dumpling Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dumpling Cafe is inspected around six times per year on average.
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