Hong Kong 888 Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
64
Score
Hong Kong 888 Cafe, located at 888 South St in Roslindale, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 14, 2026. This inspection identified two critical violations related to cleaning agent availability and time/temperature control for hot and cold holding of food, along with one major violation concerning food storage in prohibited areas and one minor violation. Across sixteen scored inspections, Hong Kong 888 Cafe has historically maintained a medium-risk classification.
16
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
64
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jan 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
52
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
86
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer in the buckets registering at over the required 50-100ppm. Address and ensure all staff have been properly trained on setting up and testing.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh baby sprouts observed being left put at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers of meats of observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink with a very slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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