Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. has been inspected 15 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Controlling pests” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no Aie Gap in the prep sink.Provide a detail plumbers report to install an aie gap in the prep sink
590.005/5-402.11-P
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted single use items stored directly under the sewage lines.Remove or provide protection from the leak
590.004/4-903.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted heavy grease build up on the ceiling above the hood and near the hood ventilation Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water. 10-14-25: roaches still present in dry storage and few on tin caps under prep sink upstairs
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water in storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Standing water in storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove 8-28-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink and running from under white buckets
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove 8-28-25: White floor and wet from previous night and multiple roaches crawling around them. Pictures of buckets sent in email.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove 8-28-25: Roaches seen in 3 bay sink and running from under white buckets
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove 8-28-25: White floor and wet from previous night and multiple roaches crawling around them. Pictures of buckets sent in email.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on 3 bay sink clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
82
Aug 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Roaches found in prep sink clean to remove 2) Roaches found on multiple glue boards in dry storage area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on 3 bay sink clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Grease on walls around 3 bay sink and shelving behind 3 bay sink clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 roaches seen in the area of the soda rack in back cooking area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sils and shelving in back cooking area with grease build up and soils clean to remove
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hood signage facing front counter and top of rail in this area with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
82
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: menu board and railing below menu board with grease build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Vent and exterior of ice machine with grease and dust build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Hood and vents with grease build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Floors under soda area with soda spills and debris clean to remove 2) Wall behind and beside cooking line with heavy grease build up clean to remove 3) bottom of hood and menu board with heavy grease build up clean to remove 4) top of wall between cooking line and serving line with heavy grease clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Nov 14, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and dirt build up on the handsink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food debris and grease build up on the interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
90
Jul 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and spills on inside of cold holding unit. Clean to remove Heavy dust debris on exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build up on the wall holding certifications. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food smudges and grease build up on exterior of refrigeration units ice chest and both hand sink faucets. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer collander water temp 64F chlorine testing below level. PIC YanYi Lu corrected on site. Water temp 80F and 100ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Grease buildup located on top and side of cold holding units. Clean to remove. Heavy soils and debris on exterior of ice machine. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co..
How does Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. 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 Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co. is inspected around four times per year on average.
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