Haitian Cuisine

1 Citywide St, Boston, MA 02128

African

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Haitian Cuisine stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2025; PIC contacted licensed hood company while on site - appt 8/28/25; Instructed PIC to submit updated hood sticker to the Health Division

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork 65F stored in cambrio and raw shell eggs @ 60F out of refrigeration. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed rice and chicken stored between 94F-126F in non-operating hot holding cabinet. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels stored at handsink. Provide and maintain at all times. COS

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer available on truck. Provide and maintain at all times

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on prep tables and fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / soils

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired June 2025; PIC contacted licensed hood company while on site - appt 8/28/25; Instructed PIC to submit updated hood sticker to the Health Division

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked pork 65F stored in cambrio and raw shell eggs @ 60F out of refrigeration. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed rice and chicken stored between 94F-126F in non-operating hot holding cabinet. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F and above. COS

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels stored at handsink. Provide and maintain at all times. COS

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer available on truck. Provide and maintain at all times

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on prep tables and fryers. Thoroughly clean to remove all spills / soils

590.004/4-601.11-C

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Unable to check the hot water.(pipes appear to be frozen).Repair Provide adequate hot/cold running water

590.005/5-205.15-P

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer available on the truck.Provide proper sanitizer solution.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit cleanup procedures or kit on thge truck.Provide a vomit /diarrhea clean up kit (procedures will be emailed to the PIC)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer test kit on the truck

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a metal stem food thermometer on the truck

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Interior lights of the truck not operating.Repair

590.006/6-303.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haitian Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haitian Cuisine on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haitian Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Haitian Cuisine.

How does Haitian Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Haitian Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Haitian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Haitian Cuisine have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Haitian Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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