Hong Kong Eatery
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Hong Kong Eatery has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Hong Kong Eatery trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the food prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity(dropping) in the rear alley & the basement behind the employee locker room.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site.Provide (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the basement prep observed with peeling paint.Remove peeling paint resurface
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink on site.Provide a mop sink. (PIC states mop water disposed in toilet)
590.005/5-203.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under /around the cook line to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor at the rear of the employee locker room & outside alley to remove evidence of rodent droppings. Address any issues with pest control.
590.006/6-501.13-C
55
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef in hot holding unit at 125F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator in front counter area at 65F. Canned beverages on non tcs product inside. Repair as necessary.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in basement area. Clean to remove. Provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed open. Close to prevent potential pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on ground of prep area. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed eating food in prep area in close proximity to food. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters in service line cook area observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles in basement prep area. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ducks observed hanging from pipes in basement area. Discontinue. This was corrected on site.
590.003/3-305.12-C
52
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink observed blocked with trash can with tongs in basin. Discontinue. Hand sinks should be accessable and only for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in basement prep area. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken feet observed thawing where soiled dishes are placed in warewash area. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed with faucet leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Investigation from BWSC noted that water is coming from Hong Kong Eatery's basement into basement of neighboring bakery Top Bread. Provide full plumbers report to detirmine source of the leak and repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tiles in basement. Grout in prep area in basement is deteriorating. Replace broken tile and re grout basement prep area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall and floor around main drain in basement are deteriorating. Re seal wall and re grout floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall and floor around main drain in basement are deteriorating. Re seal wall and re grout floor.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Broken tiles in basement. Grout in prep area in basement is deteriorating. Replace broken tile and re grout basement prep area.
590.006/6-201.16-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Investigation from BWSC noted that water is coming from Hong Kong Eatery's basement into basement of neighboring bakery Top Bread. Provide full plumbers report to detirmine source of the leak and repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Investigation from BWSC noted that water is coming from Hong Kong Eatery's basement into basement of neighboring bakery Top Bread. Provide full plumbers report to detirmine source of the leak and repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess items from back alley trash area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged cove tile in basement employee area. Repair
590.006/6-201.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Hanging ducks observed hanging from back of staircase in basement. Discontinue.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard on floor in main kitchen. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Excess moisture and water in basement. Moisture in main basement ware wash area. Water pooling in walk in cooler. Clean to remove all excess moisture.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon in 77F water. Store rice spoon clean and dry or in hot water over 135F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Duck wings packaged for retail sale at 72F with lids. Cooked less than 2 hours prior. Lids removed and placed in cooler
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavey moisture in basement- ater on floor of produce walk-in cooler and soiled drain in back corner of basement storage. Clean and dry basement to avoud attracting pests or haboring pathogens.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap in basement soiled and rusted. Clean and resurface as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw pork in walk-in. Boy choy stored below raw duck in walk-in. Store raw meats according to final cooking temperature requirements. Store produce and ready to eat foods above raw animal products at all times to prevent contamintation. Old meat and poultry boxes used for storage in freezer. Discard boxes and discontune using boxes for storage. Assume boxes are contaminated with blood.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: One hand sink at service line out of soap. Second sink has soap and is used by staff. Maintain hand sinks with soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken feet in walk-in cooler covered in plastic at 68F after two hours cooling at room temperature. Do not cover cooling food until 41F. Plastic removed and feet at 55F after 20 minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared packaged foods for sale in self service cooler without labels. Discontinue selling packaged foods and drinks without labels. All products for self-service must be correctly labeled. Label guidance sent via email.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly zapping light in basement with excess of dead flies. Clean regularly to avoid contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Significant carbon buildup on large burners. Top of grease trap in basement soiled. Clean and resurface as needed to prevent attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)
Inspector notes: Display coolers draining into pans under service line. Plumb lines to drain to prevent standing water attracting pests and pathogens.
590.005/5-403.12-C
55
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above beef raw beef stored above tofu in kitchen reach-in cooler. Baghs of pork beef and calamari stored in same containter in walk-in. Raw bok choy stored below raw duck in walk-in cooler. Store raw meat below produce and according to final cooking requirements. Organize coolers use labels as needed to help staff store raw animal products correctly.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Salted quail eggs made in-house sold at retail at room temperature. Discontinue salting eggs without approval of ISD. Provide recipe and lab result for salted eggs for review by ISD.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods packaged in house for sale in self-service retail cooler without complete labels. Label guidance provided.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available for confirming final rinse temperature of high temperature duish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rat in basement under storage shelf. Keep premises clear of dead rodents.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Butcher block at front counter heavily scoured. Resurface/replace as needed for a smooth cleanable surface that does not trap bacteria.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and debris under cook line. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hong Kong Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hong Kong Eatery on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hong Kong Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hong Kong Eatery.
How does Hong Kong Eatery compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Hong Kong Eatery most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Hong Kong Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hong Kong Eatery have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hong Kong Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hong Kong Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hong Kong Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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