Imperial Kitchen
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
64
Score
Imperial Kitchen appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on May 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Roslindale average 85, so Imperial Kitchen trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings observed being stored in the same box that raw chicken originally was delivered in. Discontinue the re-use of raw chicken boxes to store cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel/holder at the hand sink in the main preparation area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed being used to line several storage shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Card board was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the rear of the walk-in cooler damaged and sagging. Address and make any necessay repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Apr 23, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings observed being stored in the same box that raw chicken originally was delivered in. Discontinue the re-use of raw chicken boxes to store cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel/holder at the hand sink in the main preparation area. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed being used to line several storage shelves. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth. Card board was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Small portion of flooring near the rear of the walk-in cooler damaged and sagging. Address and make any necessay repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection hot water was only reaching approximately 67F. Plumber had been called and was in route and will be replacing the hot water heater upon arrival. Next Day Notice being issued for verification of hot water heater installation.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil mixture and raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature between 51-56F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Eggs and garlic mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings observed beingleft out at room temperature (67F) to cool. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Storage rack with clean equipment observed being stored directly next to the mop sink. Address and relocate storage rack to eliminate any souce of contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet to the hand sink on the cooking line not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Hand sink in the main preparation room not turned on. Address and ensure water is turned on during all operational hours.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelf under the small stainless steel preparation table with the meat grinder visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Apr 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at the end of the cooking line and also in the back room both blocked. Discontoinue to block hand sinks.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: By door to basement found rodent droppings on the ledge behind the shelves. Please clean out that area and make it accessible for pest control to check for holes and to put traps out.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair the floor by the door and the broken floor tiles. Please do not just cover them with a rug.
590.006/6-101.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to make sure that all the to go containers in the basement are stored on shelves and not on the floor.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer buckets for staff doing prep work.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind the pretables and equipment. Along the wall on the floor is visibly very soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Fan covers in the walk in. Shelves in the back by basement door of old rodent droppings. Any grime build up on the large freezer and shelves in the refrigerator.
590.004/4-202.16-C
64
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: On cooking line found chicken wings ribs and bean sprouts between 46F and 51F. PIC corrected this at this time. Must be stored in refrigerator at or below 41F at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in back room prep area was blocked with mulitple buckets. PIC corrected. Plese review with staff to wash hands in the hand sink and not three bay sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at the hand sink at the end of the cooking line. PIC corrected. Plese monitor.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths on cooking line. PLease set up a sanitizer bucket to store them in.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Trash and grease barrels stored in the back room. PIC will need to keep this area clean. Floor did have a lot of grease. Please clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on the cooking line was blocked. PIC will need to review with staff not to block the sinks and to wash hands more often.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings found dehind the freezers in the back room on the floor under the shelf to the left of going down the stairs.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves on cooking line around to go containers and microwave. Clean all wire shelves in walk in. Visibly soiled. Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Visibly soiled. PIC will need to remove the moldy cardboard on the shelves in the back room and walk in as discussed.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. The hood is due to be cleaned this month so please have hood cleaned before reinspection or have a date it will be done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the screen on the back door.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment shelves and refrigeration equipment in kitchen and back room. Clean the in the basement along the wall and under shelf on the left side of the stairs to basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove the traps that have mice on them. In basement we found a trap with one on it.
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken wings 48F Chicken fingers 47F and bean sprouts 50F. PIC move all back into walk in.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken floor tiles on cooking line.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of the refrigeration equipment. Visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and have hood sticker replace. Expires this month.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment and sinks. Clean the walls on the cooking line and behind prep table.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to fix the faucet on the hand sink on the cooking line. Handle very loose but still has hot water coming out.
590.006/6-501.11-C
67
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings 46F ribs 45F and bean sprouts 44F. Must be store at 41F or below. Discontinue to store at room temp.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken cooling at room temperature. PIC moved to walk in.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to discontinue to use old boxes as storage boxes for food cooked or no cooked. Provide containers that can be washed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: A/C and heat vent above cooking line will need to be cleaned.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels are store in the back room. PIC will need to clean the barrels and the area that he stores them in. Visibly soiled.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for food in storage. Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until July. 7-14-23 Please send me a picture when the filters have been cleaned and paperwork from the cleaning company. 7-21-23 Filters will be clean next week and more often going forward.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken wings 54F chicken fingers 53F and raw chicken 51F. All cold foods need to be stored at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly store foods in the walk in. Raw chicken found above cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean up the basement and have pest control come back out and do an inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor i the basement and under cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to patch holes in the ceiling in the basement as discussed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap over flowing onto the floor. Have cleaned out and clean the floor in basement. Water and grime build up.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until July.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean Handles to refrigeration equipment wire shelves in walk in exterior of bulk food containers top of cooking equipment grime build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to remove traps in basement that are full.
590.006/6-501.112-C
50
Aug 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: There are pork spareribs in the refrigerator that are 62F pork from the same batch are 41F in the walk-in cooler and other products in the refrigerator are below 41F. Provide temperature of 41F or below for tcs foods. (owner discarded the pork) Galic and oil mixture is stored at room temperature 68F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below (the mixture was just made as the restaurant only opened at 2:00 so the mixture was moved to the walk-in to rapidly cool)
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some grease buildup on the cooking equipment. Clean to remove. The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the hood cleaned by a licensed company (cleaning already scheduled for tomorrow night)
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Imperial Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Imperial Kitchen on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Imperial Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Imperial Kitchen.
How does Imperial Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Imperial Kitchen most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Imperial Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Imperial Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Imperial Kitchen 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 Imperial Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Imperial Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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