India Quality

484 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

Indian

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, India Quality has 18 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Provide pest reports to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV

590.006/6-501.111-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Air gap has been installed waiting on plumbing inspector to approve.

590.005/5-204.12-C

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 17 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Spiniach- 53F and eggplant- 48F. Ensure staff is trained on cold holding. Spoke to the PIC and recommended not over filing the food grade containers. Removed 1/2 of the food items and placed back into the refrigeration unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no air gap under the 2 bay sink in the prep area. Contact licensed plumber to install proper air gap. Plumber must pull permit at 1010 Mass ave. Plumbing inspector must approve before health can sign off.

590.005/5-402.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rat droppings and a strong smell in the lower area of the restaurant. The droppings are behind furnace under the shelving and on the shelf over the ice machine. PIC was able to provide a pest report 3/4/26. The report does not have any notes on the report. The 2/18/26 report states 2 catches. PIC stated that the extermination company comes once a week. Photos taken. Provide a detailed IPM report the report must be free and clean of activity and catches. Remove all rat droppings. Provide a plan to ensure all holes and voids are addressed.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at the hand sink in the prep area or downstairs near the 3 bay sink. Provide means to dry hands.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items being stored inside the walk in refrigeration unit not being datemarked. Provide proper datemarking.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and sanitize to remove mold like substance. Observed soiled hand sinks clean and sanitize interior of hand sinks. Observed soiled kitchen equipment in the prep area- prep table under the prep table flip top refrigeration unit microwave hood filters shelving. Clean and sanitize all kitchen equipment.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Preset tableware (c)

Inspector notes: Observed tables set with utensils not properly wrapped. Remove all utensils and provide proper coverage.

590.004/4-904.13-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Air gap has been installed waiting on plumbing inspector to approve.

590.005/5-204.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the floor under the stove and cook line. Degrease floor under kitchen equipment to remove the heavy grease build up. Observed dropping and heavy soil build up under the chemical shelving at the bottom of the stairs. Clean floors and remove everything off of the floor and store 6 inches off the floor. Observed worn grout lines in between the tiles in the cookline area. Provide grout to all tiles to ensure no food grease and water can lay stagnant. Observed holes in the wall near the 3 bay sink. Repair walls.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to both exterior front doors. Ensure 2nd door is closing properly. Ensure no daylight is coming through the bottom of the doors.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed worn and scored cutting boards. Replace cutting boards.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Provide pest reports to ISDHEALTH@BOSTON.GOV

590.006/6-501.111-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items being stored with no lids in all the refrigeration units. Provide lids/covers on all open food containers.

590.003/3-302.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items inside the walk in with utensils being stored inside the food grade containers. Remove all utensils.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer buckets with wiping clothes observed. Provide sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping clothes.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes and food being stored in food grade containers on floor. Provide proper storage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in sauce 45F. Product removed from service and cooled to below 41F. PIC states flip top open near hot equipment causing temperature loss. Lid closed.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous small flies observed in basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Standing water and food soils under dish area foods soils and grease under equipment. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Potatoes on floor of dry storage shed cooked chicken in bus bucket on floor in walk in cooler. Elevated by 6" store in protected area.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Other liquid wastes and rainwater (c)

Inspector notes: Condensation drain in walkin into bus bucket. Properly plumb to indirect to waste drain or to exterior.

590.005/5-403.12-C

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked lamb 47F cooked chicken 47F. Product removed from service. Unit is holding at 39F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Heavy presence of flies in basement area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Bud buckets with cooked foods held over night in walk-in cooler not labeled. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Open bus buckets with food in walkin cooler. Cover foods when finished cooling to below 41F.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Containers Dried coconut pistachio not labeled. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Caked on visible soils and grease under cookline equipment. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: What appears to be rat droppings on floor next to HVAC unit in basement. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Bus buckets of prepared foods in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide. COS.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food in walkin cooler not covered. Provide.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Visible soils under cookline equipment and under ice machine in basement. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)

Inspector notes: Open can of coconut on coffee burner. Discarded

590.004/4-202.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous containers of prepared chicken & sauces held overnight in walkin cooler not date marked. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Deep clean ice machine inside and out under & around.

590.004/4-602.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Visible grease and food debri soils under cookline equipment and dish washer. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food employee no hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked lamb in sauce in bus bucket in walkin cooler 45F made three days prior. Voluntarily discarded. Chopped garlic 50F at cookline moved into refrigeration at below 41F.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Date mark all containers of food in reach in cooler and walkin if held overnight.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Commercially packaged ROP salmon thawing in overwrap. Remove. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Bags of rice stored on floor in rear dry storage shed. Store 6" off the ground.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walkin cooler and handle with buildup of soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Clean and sanitize bus bucket food storage containers of visible food soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)

Inspector notes: Clean ice machine of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Several bus buckets with cooked foods and chicken in walkin cooler uncovered. Maintain covered when not in cooling step. Ice paddles are in place for cooling foods properly when in deep containers.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters of visible soils. Hood tag expires end of January 2024. Schedule service.

590.004/4-202.18-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Large pot in basement stored as clean not inverted. COS.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors in walkin cooler with visible soils floors under cookline with food debris floors in basment with buildup in some areas. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine Built up soils on interior of bulk food containers

590.004/4-602.11-P

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary equipment from shed - outside

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all bulk food containers Clean shelving throughout Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units throughout

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cooking and baking equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Built up and encrusted debris grease etc on cooking equipment

590.004/4-602.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Deep cuts and discoloration on cutting boards - Prep areas

590.004/4-501.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Both refrigeration units worn and torn door gaskets - Kitchen/prep Chipped and worn paint on both chest type freezers

590.004/4-501.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food container not labeled with common name - Throughout

590.003/3-302.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up grease on hood and filters - Last professional cleaning was October 2023 Built up soils on Floors walls ceiling fixtures and attachements - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage area Built up soils on both back doors Built up soils on exterior of shed - outside

590.006/6-201.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Light shield cracked/broken in ware washing areas

590.006/6-202.11-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all waste receptacles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas

590.005/5-501.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Worn paint on swinging doors to kitchen Wrapping around pipes is in disrepair - Storage room Seal wall next to 3 bay sink Chipped paint on pipe in ware washing/storage room

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 26, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Pest control report on 04/12/23 is noting continued pest activity at the location. Continue to provide frequent pest control reports to the Health Department.ake repairs and follow recommendations of the licensed pest control company. 05-19-23 Establishment to continue to provide detailed Pest Control Reports documenting all repairs made by pest control company and if rodents are removed and if there is no activity the pest control it shall be documented

590.006/6-501.111-C

May 19, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas long floors @ walls with encrusted black buildup- Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.

View 21 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Prepared cooked meats stored on the counter next to lift top refrigeration at 62F for an undetermined amount of time- PIC voluntarily discarded and denatured at the time of the inspection Products shall be cold held at 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)

Inspector notes: Establishment is preparing foods directly on top of a low boy refrigeration unit. The top of the unit is heavily damaged and dough is dried into the damaged metal. Repair the area or use a cutting board after fully cleaning

590.004/4-101.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Numerous fried products stored on the cookline and on shelving for less than 2 hours with a temperature of 102F Removed at the time of the inspection and placed in the walkin Product shall be stored at 135 or above

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous repeat priority violations noted on the inspection report

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Small containers at cookline used for herbs and spices heavily encrusted with soils both on the containers and on the spoons in the products Heavy encrusted soils on the top interior of a soup warmer and on the spoon in the product Encrusted dried on soils on equipment stored in the lower level including an onion slicer Knives stored on magnetic strips with dried on soils on the handles and blades Food contact surfaces shall be properly washed and sanitized prior to storage and cleaned with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Large amounts of countainers of prepared ready to eat foods in various states of use with no datemarking- Violation noted on previous inspection and was reviewed with the PIC at that time

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Large container of sauce stored below the handwashing sink at the cookline- Removed at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-305.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in kitchen with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple bulk food containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple employees with heavily soiled clothing were working in the kitchen during the inspection- Corrected

590.002/2-304.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple employees working in the kitchen at the time of the inspection with hair restraints-Corrected

590.002/2-402.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles in the prep area and outside the restrooms- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Heavily soiled brooms mops and dustpans stored on the ground outside the rear door to the establishmnet- Store equipment properly

590.006/6-501.113-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Expired rat noted on a snap trap in the lower level where employees personal belongings are stored- Removed

590.006/6-501.112-C

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Waste receptacles with heavy ecrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.116-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Refuse areas and grounds outside the rear of the establishmnet with heavy soils and debris- Clean area with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.115-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpster is overfilled and top does not close- Scheduled more frequent trash pick ups or provide additional dumpster

590.005/5-501.113-C

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of equipment that were identified by the PIC as being cleaned were stacked on shelving above warewashin sinks and in a prep area wet and with some soils- Equipment was removed at the time of the inspection to be rewashed and sanitized. Equipment shall be air dried prior to storage

590.004/4-901.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas long floors @ walls with encrusted black buildup- Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous heavily soiled and scored cutting boards in use in the establishmnet- Repair or replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Apr 6, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.

View 21 violations

Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)

590.004/4-101.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in numerous areas of lower level- Provide frequent detailed pest control reports to the Health Department

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous repeat priority violations noted on the inspection report

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Refuse areas and grounds outside the rear of the establishmnet with heavy soils and debris- Clean area with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.115-C

Cleaning receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Waste receptacles with heavy ecrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.116-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Heavily soiled brooms mops and dustpans stored on the ground outside the rear door to the establishmnet- Store equipment properly

590.006/6-501.113-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles in the prep area and outside the restrooms- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple employees with heavily soiled clothing were working in the kitchen during the inspection- Corrected

590.002/2-304.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple employees working in the kitchen at the time of the inspection with hair restraints-Corrected

590.002/2-402.11-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple bulk food containers and squeeze bottles with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in kitchen with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Large container of sauce stored below the handwashing sink at the cookline- Removed at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-305.12-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous heavily soiled and scored cutting boards in use in the establishmnet- Repair or replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Areas throughout the establishment with heavy encrusted soils. Areas include but not limited to: All shelving throughout the basement used for storage of products and equipment Floors area water heater and equipment in lower level Floors in kitchen under rubber mats with extremely heavy buildup of food soils and grime Floors and shelving in walkin refrigeration Floor drains below mats in the kitchen with heavy food buildup and encrusted soils Clean areas throughout with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Expired rat noted on a snap trap in the lower level where employees personal belongings are stored- Removed

590.006/6-501.112-C

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

590.004/4-901.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Dumpster is overfilled and top does not close- Scheduled more frequent trash pick ups or provide additional dumpster

590.005/5-501.113-C

Feb 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employees in kitchen handling RTE with bare hands- Product was voluntarily discarded and denatured Review glove use procedures with staff

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Equipment in lower level with dried on encrusted soils- Clean following use and with proper frequency Interior panel of the ice machine with yellow buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with employees

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous containers of RTE products in refrigeration with no labeling No evidence that datemarking is in use at the establishmnet Review with all employees- Reviewed with the PIC at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)

Inspector notes: Large buckets used for product storage are being stacked in the lower area prior to drying- Discontinue Allow equipment to air dry prior to stacking

590.004/4-901.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Counters throughout kitchen with heavy soils Exterior of bulk food contaers and squeezebottles with encrusted soils Floor below cookline with water buildup and soils Floors of lower levels including behind and under equipment and shelving with heavy encrusted soils Hood filters with heavy carbon and grease buildup Fully clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles and bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous soiled and wet wiping cloths on counters throughout/ no sanitizer solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Containers of product stored below handwashing sink- Discontinue Removed at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-305.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Scoops in bulk food containers stored with handles in the product- Store scoop upright

590.003/3-307.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Large amounts of products in various stages of defrosting in upper and lower areas- Reviewed at the time of the inspection and corrected

590.003/3-501.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board in kitchen heavily scored- Repair/Refinish

590.004/4-501.12-C

Dec 27, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Observed no employee washing hands - When instructed to wash hand by the PIC proper hand washing was not done. I provided proper instructions and written procedures during inspection and in pass inspection

590.002/2-301.14-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation core and repeat violations noted on inspection

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Built up and caked on soils on interior of bulk food container Food containers in storage are visiably soiled Soils on food prep tables and surfaces Built up soils on interior of in use food containers

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused unnecessary articles and clutter from establishment

590.006/6-501.114-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Chipped paint on top of chest type freezers

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cooking and baking equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Built up and caked on food debris and other organic debris on cooking equipment

590.004/4-602.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving - Kitchen/prep/ware washing storage room Built up soils on exterior of food storage container and equipment (on cooking line) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of chest type freezers

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Pots pans bowls not inverted - All Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Debris and equipment stored outside rear of establishment

590.005/5-501.115-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors under and behind all equipment - Kitchen Prep ware washing storage areas Built up soils on walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas including doors going to and from prep areas back doors.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair back screen door to close tight - Door is continuously kept open

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 16, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 19 violations

When to wash (p)

590.002/2-301.14-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Two hand sinks have items in basin - Corrective action during

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation core and repeat violations noted on inspection

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand drying device at 2 hand sinks - Corrected on site

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: Storing cooked rice in pan on prep table - Provide proper hot holding units

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Kit not complete and no written procedures I provided written procedures and reviewed what is needed in kit today and at my previous inspection

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)

Inspector notes: Pots pans bowls not inverted - All Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage areas

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers

590.003/3-302.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Handles in contact with food in storage containers Using disposable bowl to scoop condiments Food utensils stored on handler on cooking equipments

590.003/3-304.12-C

Preset tableware (c)

Inspector notes: Forks and knives exposed - Corrected on site by PIC

590.004/4-904.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Debris and equipment stored outside rear of establishment

590.005/5-501.115-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused unnecessary articles and clutter from establishment

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair back screen door to close tight - Door is continuously kept open

590.006/6-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Chipped paint on top of chest type freezers

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cooking and baking equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Built up and caked on food debris and other organic debris on cooking equipment

590.004/4-602.12-C

Sep 1, 2022

Routine

6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.

View 26 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: 2 door refrigeration unit 50 F Tandoori chicken 46 F I asked the PIC to contact the refrigeration company during inspection

590.003/3-501.16-P

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Oberved no hand washing during inspection by food handlers Food handlers returning to work stations without washing hands

590.002/2-301.14-P

Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Using Raid to control pest - The PIC was informed to discontinue this practice and that only a License Exterminator can apply pesticides in a food establishment

590.007/7-206.11-P

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food handler in main prep handling bread (RTE) foods with bare hands

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on prep units food container in storage area heavily soiled food containers in walk in unit heavily soiled

590.004/4-602.11-P

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employees leaving and returning to work stations wearing disposable gloves

590.003/3-304.15-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Not date marking food items per code in walk in unit

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in back prep the paper towel dispenser was empty Hand sink in service bar the paper towel dispenser was empty PIC took corrective action during inspection Hand sink in ware washing area paper towel does not have a dispenser

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of flies outside dumpster shed areas kitchen(s)/prep storage and dining area Back door is kept open Provide full extermination and fly control plan from licensed exterminator prior to reinspection date

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit not complete

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Irreversable measuring device not working

590.004/4-204.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Proof that the employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties and that the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations per code. Multiple priority priority foundations and core violations noted on inspection.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in back prep area has equipment scrub pad in basin - PIC took corrective action Hand sink in main food prep/cooking area block by handle/paddle - PIC took corrective action

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Thawing chopped spinach at room temperature - multiple bags

590.003/3-501.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy encrusted and built up soils food debris etc on floors under and behind all equipment on walls and all attachments and on ceilings and attachments in shed food prep/cooking/kitchen(s)/storage and ware washing areas

590.006/6-201.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils in main food prep are being stored in standing water and/or on handles of equipment

590.003/3-304.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled in food storage and prep areas

590.003/3-302.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Food products in back shed - Remove and store inside food establishment Food products in walk in unitsand food areas not covered

590.003/3-302.11-C

Cooking and baking equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy encrusted and built up soils on cooking equipment - Main prep area

590.004/4-602.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple hand washing sinks without signage reminding employees to wash hands - Prep/ware washing areas

590.006/6-301.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving refrigeration freezer units - Kitchen/prep/storage/service bar areas

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Worn and discolored cutting boards in kitchen/prep areas

590.004/4-501.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing areas

590.003/3-304.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: ToGo containers are not inverted - Kitchen/prep area Pots pans food containers etc not inverted in Back prep/ware washing areas storage areas Food containers stacked are not inverted and are in direct contact with the floor in storage areas

590.004/4-903.11-C

Preset tableware (c)

Inspector notes: Preset utensils are not protected from contamination

590.004/4-904.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was India Quality last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at India Quality on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at India Quality?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at India Quality.

How does India Quality compare to other restaurants in Boston?

India Quality most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has India Quality's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at India Quality have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at India Quality 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 India Quality inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, India Quality is inspected around five times per year on average.

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