Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: provide properly enclosed ceiling at athe bar areas to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 10/15/25 Provide Documentation from a licensed contractor on the proper enclosed ceiling installed
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: white rice with elevate temp of 54F.Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: 1 door unit Properly store all raw foods( eggs) Below Ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink observed without paper towels/provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of multiple ice machine panels observed soils. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in Unit/ Properly date mark all ready to eat foods Provide made/discard date to all food prepped before storing in the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must be properly trained to monitor hand washing understand proper procedures for manual ware washing of equipment ensure proper cleaning methods and frequency for clean in place of food and non food contact surfaces and review responsibilities for company illness procedures. Certified Manager must retrain all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Observed 1 dead mouse on glue trap in the kitchen/ clean to remove. Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Basement Repair damaged ceiling tile/ clean ceiling vent in the restroom provide properly enclosed ceiling at athe bar areas to enclose all duct work and piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling. Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen Clean the wall to remove heavy soils & food debris clean the floor under the sink. Clean the interiors of the single door and two door refrigeration units to remove soils/debris. Bar clean interior of beer unit to remove soils clean the floor under all shelving and around the dishmanchine to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Filter observed with grease build up /Clean the hood filter above the small broiler to remove buildup.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bucket with chicken and beef stored on the floor in the walk in unit .Elevate all stored food items 6 inch off the floor. Provide covers/wraps for all stored items
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
33
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior white panels of multiple ice machines to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filter above the small broiler to remove dust buildup.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall fire extinguisher to remove heavy soils & food debris. Kitchen:Clean the interiors of the single door refrigeration units to remove soiuls/debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all stored items off the floor in the walk in unit. Provide covers/wraps for all stored items
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Dec 2, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing from handsink. Replace and provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and debris observed in the handsink. Clean to remove and discontinue utilizing the handsink for purposes other then hand washing. Retrain staff.
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris located in interior of refrigeration unit. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panels of 2 ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp bar dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC to use alternate machine
590.004/4-501.114-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall.
How does Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall 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 Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong at Faneuil Hall is inspected around two times per year on average.
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