Golden Chef
Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Golden Chef has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Dorchester restaurants. 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
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Povide test kits for the sanitizer in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Povide test kits for the sanitizer in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of food on floor of walk in / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food barrels with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling vent with visible dust build up / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door must be self-closing / Provide
590.006/6-202.14-C
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Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Povide test kits for the sanitizer in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom door must be self-closing / Provide
590.006/6-202.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food barrels with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of food on floor of walk in / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
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May 9, 2024
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: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 66F. Mung beans sitting out at 60F / Items moved to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour during lunch rush / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards worn / Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment on cookline visibly soiled / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in February 2024 / Hood baffles are heavily greased and soiled / Deep clean baffles and contact hood cleaning company ASAP
590.006/6-201.17-C
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Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic in oil mixture 50F Mung beans 49F Cooked chicken 49F out on counters / All were moved back to refrigeration to cool down and will remain until needed for service
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at back hand sink
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No liquid hand soap at both hand sinks / PIC went and bought liquid hand soap during inspection and stocked hand sinks
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Tin can being used as a scoop in the bulk rice bin / Discontinue and provide a proper scoop with a handle.
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food bins with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture being left out at room temperature (74F). Disocntinue adn ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture placed back under refrigeration at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic cups being used to dipense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there were only 2 drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of raw onions observed being stored on the ground near the coffin style freezers. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of 6 iches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left oout on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jan 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts observed being left out at room temperature (54F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Baby sprouts were removed at the tim of the inspection and placed under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Metal can being used to dispense of of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands. Plastic container being used to dispense out of bulk food bin with duck sauce. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several storage shelves storing buckets of sauces with various food spills and debris. 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: Large bag of onions observed being left out on the ground of the back preparation area. Discontineu and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground and in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Jul 14, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperaturen (62F). Baby sprouts being left out at room temperature (49F). Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods not at the appropriate temperatures were removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Boxes delivered with fresh meats being re-used to store cooked chicken. Discontinue to help reduce the possablility of cross contamination from raw meats.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the hand sink in the back preparation room. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small metal can and other plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food containers. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contaminatin from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board being used to line storage shelves in front of the WOK station. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durabel and smooth.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several bulk food containers visibly soiled and with cacked on foods. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags with a past exoiration daet from Feb. 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection. Refrerral to be made to the City of Boston Fire Department for expired tags.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Chef last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Chef on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Chef?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Golden Chef.
How does Golden Chef compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Golden Chef most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Golden Chef's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Chef have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Chef 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 Golden Chef inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Chef is inspected around three times per year on average.
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