Dumpling Palace
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Dumpling Palace has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
15
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under the hood filters to remove grease buildup.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a working internal thermometer in the basement walkin refrigeration unit.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: The high temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Disk reading 160F Wash reading 160F
590.004/4-502.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the cook line woks to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the outside trash dumpster to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the side wall behind the rice cooker to remove dust buildup.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the overhead light shields to remove soils & debris.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around the cook line equipment to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Oct 2, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around the cook line equipment to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed soiled with dripping grease.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents above the cook line to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the top exteroir of the water heater to remove dust/debris Clean the interior of the microwave oven to remove soils-small cook line
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: There is a light out above the small prep cook line.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: The interior diamond plated floor of the walkin freezer is damaged.Repair (base of door)
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the dish machine to remove soils. Clean the exteriors of the cook line equipment to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The main cook line hood sticker has expired on 7.30.25(yellow) The hood sticker at the small cook line expired on 7.16.25(blue) Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions Disk reading 163F--OK to use machine
590.004/4-502.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior white panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the rolling prep cart to remove food debris & soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under the prep stations & arond the mixing bowl to remove soils & debris Clean under/around the cook line equipment to remove grease & soils
590.006/6-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap
590.006/6-501.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove dripping grease.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Small freezer unit not operating.Remove/replace
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the cook line wok station observed soiled.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse gauge reading 140F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Temp strip --OK (test using inspector test strip) PIC stating part is on order 3 bay sink available
590.004/4-502.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue trap. (address any issues with pest control)
590.006/6-501.112-C
74
Aug 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The lower part of the door behind the prep table has 2 large holes.Repair to prevent possible pest access. Repair the broken floor tiles at the bottom of the stairs.Re-grout as needed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteroir of the bubble tea machine. Cook line:Clean the cook line prep table between the reachin unit to remove built up food debis.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove grease/soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior closet floor behind the prep table.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall next to the grinding prep table to remove soils & food debris.
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior panel of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: A live roach was observed under the fryer at the cook line.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue traps under the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the wok station to remove grease buildup.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the soiled foil wrap from the lower table.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove grease build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: There are some damaged floor tiles at the base of the basement stairs.Repair
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: There are items stored on the walk in freezer floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Prep station handsink wont shut off(slow drip) Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb above the cook line not operating.Replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe(possible pressure valve) next to the dish machine leaking.Repair/replace PIC stating he has called and scheduled repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Interior wire rack shelving in the walk in refrigerator observed worn with rust.Resurface/replace as needed
590.004/4-501.11-C
86
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed beside the upright refrigeration unit next to the handwash sink.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. PIC contacting pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink in front of the 2 bay prep sink observed with a small leak and water will not fully turn off.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulbs observed burnt out above upper/lower cook lines.Replace bulbs
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dunnage rack (with stored rice )to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed under/around the large chest freezer in the basement prep.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. PIC contacting pest control company Clean/sanitize location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb out above the cook line.Replace/repair
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the top of the dish machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Disk reading 161F manifold water temp
590.004/4-502.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the dripping grease from the hood filters above the cook line.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture at rear cookline handwash station is leaking.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the cook line equipment to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace burnt out light bulb above the dumpling prep station.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 190F 3 bay sink available for use
590.004/4-502.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove built up soils on the interior compressor fans covers--Upright beverage air unit
590.004/4-601.11-C
78
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible thermometer reading 161F Wash temp 160F 3 bay sink available for use Upon re-inspection PIC states & provided documentation that parts are on order. At the time of re-inspection on 6.9.22.PIC has provided an invoice that the part was replaced.Guage still reading 130F(temp disk reading 161F) Spoke with service person via telephone he is stating that the manufacture has recalled a defective batch of thermostats the company is providing a new part. Service person stating he will forward documentation about bad parts(Absolute kitchen supply)
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of service 2 door refrigeration unit. PIC stating he will not be replacing it.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible thermometer reading 161F Wash temp 160F 3 bay sink available for use Upon re-inspection PIC states & provided documentation that parts are on order. At the time of re-inspection on 6.9.22.PIC has provided an invoice that the part was replaced.Guage still reading 130F(temp disk reading 161F) Spoke with service person via telephone he is stating that the manufacture has recalled a defective batch of thermostats the company is providing a new part. Service person stating he will forward documentation about bad parts(Absolute kitchen supply)
590.004/4-502.11-C
90
May 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple raw meat items stored in the 3 door open top reach in unit reading 50-55F for unknown time.PIC voluntarily discarded & denatured items. Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink at the cook line observed clogged & leaking from the drainpipe.Unclog & Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under/around all cook line equipment to remove grease buld up. Clean adjoining walls to remove grease soils
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove out of service 2 door refrigeration unit. PIC stating he will not be replacing it.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Replace burnt out light bulbs above the cook line.
590.006/6-303.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove grease build up on side of fry units.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible thermometer reading 161F Wash temp 160F 3 bay sink available for use
590.004/4-502.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 3 door reach in open top unit reading 52F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below Shelving units in the basement walk in observed worn with rust/soils.Clean to remove soils Resurface/replace shelving.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the wok station observed soiled with built up grease.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the basement walk in freezer observed stored directly on the floor.Discontinue. Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dumpling Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dumpling Palace on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dumpling Palace?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dumpling Palace.
How does Dumpling Palace compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dumpling Palace most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dumpling Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dumpling Palace have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dumpling Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dumpling Palace inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dumpling Palace is inspected around four times per year on average.
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