Food Wall Chinese
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
90
Score
Food Wall Chinese has been inspected 16 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ventilation hood systems filters” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Food Wall Chinese's latest score of 90 sits above the Jamaica Plain average of 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside fried rice. Discontinue to prevent contamination by hands. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent and attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 1.27.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
90
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Oil in multiple fryerolator observed heavily discolored. Change
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken wings 57F at room temperature while staff is cleaning the walk in . Discontinue PIC returned the buckets with chicken wings inside the walk in.
590.003/3-501.16-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Air gap pipe in the prep sink observed overflowing when fauced in at the warewashing handsink is on. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked with stainless steel scrubber. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to hanwashing only to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple interior / exterior of house refrigerator unit observed soiled with visible of food soils/ food spills . Grease Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Multiple freezer units observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave exterior of numerous all bulk storage exterior of all buckets used as food storage bakers rack observed soiled with food crust warewashing and prep sink backsplash observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of prepped foods stored in different cold units / walkin observed without date marking. Provide made/discard time before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped last night and earlier today
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit for vomiting and diarreheal events observed missing components and procedure. Provide Inspector will provide training materials
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial controls and retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff restroom observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of foods stored in the refrigeration unit observed without cover. Provide to prevent contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without employee must wash hands sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipments observed heavily soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed freezer shelvings lined up with cardboard and kitchen shelvings lined up with aluminium foil. Discontinue
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
590.005/5-205.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers/ portion cup used to scoop food from bulk . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands (COS)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 10.16.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles/ condiments at the cooking station and bulk bins observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original packaging.
590.003/3-302.12-C
23
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigerator and walkin unit observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prep less than 24hours ago. Provide date marking with made/discard date. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue the use of plastic cups to dispense condiments- Use a handled utensil with a scoop as discussed.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets and boxes of food observed stored on the floor inside the walkin refrigerator unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff observed working in the kitchen without proper hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Labels on condiment containers and squeeze at cook line are worn or missing . Re-label after cleaning the containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipments observed soiled from grease and grime build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: House rmodel freezer unit observed with excessive ice build up multiple coffin freezer unit observed with excessive ice build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and filters observed dripping grease . Provide proper cleaning. Expire 11.14.24
590.004/4-204.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed prep sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Apr 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed prep sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored over cut produce. Removed to store properly. Corrected by PIC
590.003/3-302.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior of all house refrigerator unit of food soils. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet. Fryer basket with crusted food sides of cookline equipment with heavy soils. . Shelving in kitchen areas soiled. Interior of all chest refrigerator unit observed with heavy ice build up and food spills interior and exterior of microwave rice cooker observed soiled exterior of all bulk storage exterior of all buckets used as food storage bakers rack observed soiled with food crust warewashing and prep sink backsplash observed soiled. Clean all equipment to remove. . Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers and squeeze at cook line observed without lables. Provide lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to scoop food from bulk . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets food observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system sticker observed expired 2.6.24. Provide updated sticker.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and organize clutter basement area and discontinue storing empty duck sauce buckets throughout the premises.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled and dripping oil. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.14-C
37
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly on each trash receptacles in the alleyway
590.005/5-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Inspect all imported produce upon delivery
590.006/6-501.111-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clkean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the inside / outside of each receptacle - inside the rtestauramt and outside in the rear and alleyway
590.005/5-501.116-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the grease container - or have a new one ordered for its replacement if you cannot remove all stubborn soils
590.005/5-501.110-C
78
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity in thje rear trash area of the restaurant - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partial; cooking of raw chicken tenders - cook to order or fully cook and hot hold at 135F and / or above
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen surfaces to remove all visible food splashes
590.006/6-101.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Inspect all imported produce upon delivery
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids on tight after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep the lids tightly on each trash receptacles in the alleyway
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ripped screen of the door in the kitchen
590.005/5-501.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior on a more frequent basis
590.005/5-501.116-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the inside / outside of each receptacle - inside the rtestauramt and outside in the rear and alleyway
590.005/5-501.116-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the grease container - or have a new one ordered for its replacement if you cannot remove all stubborn soils
590.005/5-501.110-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clkean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cold holding units and cooking equipment from visible food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelves where needed in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all burnt and splintered wooden spoons in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw frozen pork at room temperatture - thaw as we discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Wear hair restaints when working with foods - cashier is o.k not to
590.002/2-402.11-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons when needed throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
33
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity in thje rear trash area of the restaurant - Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partial; cooking of raw chicken tenders - cook to order or fully cook and hot hold at 135F and / or above
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Replace soiled aprons when needed throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Wear hair restaints when working with foods - cashier is o.k not to
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all burnt and splintered wooden spoons in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.17-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to thaw frozen pork at room temperatture - thaw as we discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean kitchen surfaces to remove all visible food splashes
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids on tight after use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ripped screen of the door in the kitchen
590.005/5-501.12-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior / exterior on a more frequent basis
590.005/5-501.116-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Address as discussed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelves where needed in the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cold holding units and cooking equipment from visible food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
43
May 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken sides of the mop sink where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all peeling paind on the shelving units containing the bulk food storage bins
590.004/4-101.19-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining loose trash and debris - keep lids on tightly when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
May 1, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all remaining scoops have a handle on them to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all remaining loose trash and debris - keep lids on tightly when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken sides of the mop sink where needed
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors on the grease trap - clean all pipes under the three bay sink with heavy grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all peeling paind on the shelving units containing the bulk food storage bins
590.004/4-101.19-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all prep cooks are changing out their soiled aprons for clean ones throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
74
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other retail stores such as " Market Basket" purchase from reputable wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in te rear of the restaurant and side alleyway - contact pest control company as dscussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partially cooking chicken tenders - either fully cook and hot hold or cook to order as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Patch up all holes in the walls of the kitchen [ behind doors where the doorknob slams into ]
590.006/6-201.16-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all prep cooks are changing out their soiled aprons for clean ones throughout the day
590.002/2-304.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all remaining scoops have a handle on them to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed keeping one bucket for raw foods and an other for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Do not overload the trash bins inside the kitchen - replace when full
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove obnoxious odors on the grease trap - clean all pipes under the three bay sink with heavy grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer equipment - bulk food storage bins - all shelving units inside the walk-in and under counter table tops from visible food soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids on all trash receptacles after use - clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and bottom of the walls behind the cooking line from all greas and grime
590.006/6-102.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the trash bin s oce they become soiuled with food spills
590.005/5-501.116-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change aprons once they are visible soiled from earlier use
590.002/2-304.11-C
35
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue purchasing foods from other retail stores such as " Market Basket" purchase from reputable wholesalers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partially cooking chicken tenders - either fully cook and hot hold or cook to order as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in te rear of the restaurant and side alleyway - contact pest control company as dscussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Patch up all holes in the walls of the kitchen [ behind doors where the doorknob slams into ]
590.006/6-201.16-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors and bottom of the walls behind the cooking line from all greas and grime
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep lids on all trash receptacles after use - clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the trash bin s oce they become soiuled with food spills
590.005/5-501.116-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed keeping one bucket for raw foods and an other for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Do not overload the trash bins inside the kitchen - replace when full
590.005/5-501.113-C
Dry cleaning-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer equipment - bulk food storage bins - all shelving units inside the walk-in and under counter table tops from visible food soils
590.004/4-603.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all vents where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Change aprons once they are visible soiled from earlier use
590.002/2-304.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
41
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Several foods being purchased from non wholesale suppliers [ retail superstored - ] discontinue all practices
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - contacr pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Store in use and soiled mops and brooms off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discarded produce filling the basin of a hand sink in the prep area - discontinue - maintain clean and clerly identify as stated
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC on site designated to answer food safety questions answer rodent issues of had a food safety certificate - address
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Vents are so soiled that smoke is accumulating and swirling above the fryolators - clean immediately
590.004/4-301.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly and properly identify all designated hand sinks as such " hand washing only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all stained and compromised ceiling tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all floors and wall surfaces behind the cooking line - in all food prep locations and basement areas from visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible loose trash and debris from the alleyay and around the trash barrels - ensure all lids are able to fit on tp of each other tightly when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all trash receptacles are being cleaned properly after trash has been removed
590.005/5-501.116-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all missing lids to the interior trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all grease and grime
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all the following surfaces to remove heave grease grime and food soiles [ all cooking equipment - freezer / refrigeraton units - bulk food storage bins - all shelving units un der prep tables and shelves containing all the paper and plasticware supplies
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visibly heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
35
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in behind all cooking equipment from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the prep sink as we discussed
590.003/3-302.15-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths on top of clean equipment and table tops - store inside the sanitizer buckets or in a segragated container as discussed
590.004/4-901.12-C
86
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs and raw poultry stored above fresh produce in the walk-in ans well as on the cooking line - segragate clearly and store properly as discused - lettuce contaminated was discarded during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity located by the rear delivery door
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Partial cooking of raw chicken tenders - discontinue practices and either cook foods to order at an internal temperature of 165F and / or above - or cook fully and then hot hold at 135F and / or above as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to use scoops with handles on the ends to minimize potential hand contact with the product
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any and all wooden cutting boards and utensils with visible burn marks and splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Cip equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in behind all cooking equipment from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-202.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - all cooking equipment - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - exterior of all sinks from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove stubborn soils on the vents above the fryolators
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each basin has its own drain plug as discussed
590.004/4-204.120-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths on top of clean equipment and table tops - store inside the sanitizer buckets or in a segragated container as discussed
590.004/4-901.12-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all lids closed when not in use especially the exterior receptacles
590.005/5-501.113-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the prep sink as we discussed
590.003/3-302.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Cover all exposed foods being stored in the freezer walk in -
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all personal items not affiliated with the food service such as bicycles and backpacks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " hand washing only " signs where needed at all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceilings where needed from al visible food splashes spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all rusted areas and then resurface as discussed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash cans - keep the lids closed when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety certificate on site for the current PIC - ADDRESS as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Jun 29, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs and raw poultry stored above fresh produce in the walk-in ans well as on the cooking line - segragate clearly and store properly as discused - lettuce contaminated was discarded during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some evidence of rodent activity located by the rear delivery door
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Partial cooking of raw chicken tenders - discontinue practices and either cook foods to order at an internal temperature of 165F and / or above - or cook fully and then hot hold at 135F and / or above as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all personal items not affiliated with the food service such as bicycles and backpacks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " hand washing only " signs where needed at all designated hand sink locations
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceilings where needed from al visible food splashes spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris around the trash cans - keep the lids closed when not in use
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all lids closed when not in use especially the exterior receptacles
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all rusted areas and then resurface as discussed
590.005/5-402.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths on top of clean equipment and table tops - store inside the sanitizer buckets or in a segragated container as discussed
590.004/4-901.12-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each basin has its own drain plug as discussed
590.004/4-204.120-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove stubborn soils on the vents above the fryolators
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all freezer / refrigeration units - all cooking equipment - exterior of all bulk food storage bins - exterior of all sinks from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-202.16-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any and all wooden cutting boards and utensils with visible burn marks and splintered edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up accordingly as we discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to use scoops with handles on the ends to minimize potential hand contact with the product
590.003/3-304.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the prep sink as we discussed
590.003/3-302.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Cover all exposed foods being stored in the freezer walk in -
590.003/3-302.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety certificate on site for the current PIC - ADDRESS as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Food Wall Chinese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Food Wall Chinese on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Food Wall Chinese?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Food Wall Chinese.
How does Food Wall Chinese compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Food Wall Chinese most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Food Wall Chinese's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Food Wall Chinese have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Food Wall Chinese 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 Food Wall Chinese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Food Wall Chinese is inspected around five times per year on average.
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