Hen Chicken Rice

190 High St, Boston, MA 02110

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Hen Chicken Rice has been inspected six times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 26, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Hen Chicken Rice is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken sitting over ready to eat foods/ Vegatables store ready to eat foods/vegetables above raw products or properly seperated

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: 1) interior of ice machine with mold-like build up clean to remove 2) Microwave with heavy burn marks on interior replace

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)

Inspector notes: Employee foods stored in walk-in with customer foods remove or properly seperate to protect from contamination

590.002/2-401.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in August of 2023 have hood cleaned by licensed hood cleaning company with BFD. Spoke with owner hood to be cleaned next week

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 11, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chcicken sitting on counter @ 100f ensure porper hot hold of 135f or above (once chicken drops below 135f it needs to be stored under refrigeration and use cooling methods to ensure proper cooling)

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked by pots remove to allow proper hand wash

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food labels (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers without labels supply for all bulk food containers

590.003/3-602.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Hood with dust and grease build up clean to remove hood sticker expired in January have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning compnay with BFD

590.006/6-501.12-C

Nov 17, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink is blocked by a large pot. Remove pot. Keep hand sink clear for hanswashing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: For dispensing bulk foods use a scoop with a handle.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters to the hood above the cooking line.Remove buildup. Clean the floor under the hot line. Remove grease buildup.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: provide hand soap for the hand sink at the end of the hot line.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: provide paper towels for the hand sink next tot he 3 compartment sink

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: unknown bugs spotted in the bulk bread crumb container. Discard product. Provide extermination service and provide a reciept of service at the comliance inpection.. Also provide game plan for dealing with unknown pests.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean the tops of ALL the bulk food containers. clean the drain compartments to the fryalators.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: clean the top of the ice machine.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clena the floor ara in the walk in cooler clean hood filters to the hood above the cooking line. Keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor in the dry goods storage room. Keep the brown paper bags 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 9, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: provide a paper towel dispenser for the hand sink at the service area.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in the kitchen blocked with pans and uensils. Remove items keep hand sink clear.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean the interior of the 3 door reach in locared in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler keep all food itwms 6 inches off the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hen Chicken Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hen Chicken Rice on file is from Feb 26, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hen Chicken Rice?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hen Chicken Rice.

How does Hen Chicken Rice compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Hen Chicken Rice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Hen Chicken Rice's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hen Chicken Rice have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hen Chicken Rice 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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