Kapow
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2025
58
Score
Kapow has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Kapow's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice 55F Bean sprouts 50F Cooked chicken 58F / PIC stated food was brought out for the lunch rush for an hour / Return to refrigeration and provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide liquid hand soap at hand sink
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in hand wash basin / PIC removed upon arrival / Ensure hand sink is free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for chlorine that will be used in sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under cookline are heavily soiled / Provide a deep clean Walls in back prep room with visble soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths left out on prep table / Store in a sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
58
Jun 11, 2024
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: Fried tofu - 58F chicken 60F / in top reach in cooked less than an hour ago. Items removed and brought to proper refrigeration to cool back down / Provide 41F of below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in unit operating at 54F / Food that has been in unit for an undetermined amount of time has been voluntarily disposed of / Unit will not be used until it is repaird to provide 41F or below. Ice can be used in the top reach in to keep things within temp due to limited space.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in basin of hand sink / remove and ensure hand sinks remain free and clear
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gaskets on low boy ripped / Replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of hoods and hood vents with visible grease build up / Clean to remove. Ensure proper maintainence in between hood cleaning by the company
590.006/6-201.17-C
64
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Back hand sink with containers in basin / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp machine does not have a thermometer. Provide an irreversible temperature measuring device
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test kits for the sanitizer used in 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottoms of prep tables and wire racks - visible rusted / Clean and repaint
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in back prep with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Jul 28, 2023
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: Cooked rice observed being left out on counter tops at 57F. Disocontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Rice was removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at hand sink in the restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed linning storage shelves in the basment side room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
64
Jul 20, 2023
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 rice observed being left out on counter tops at 57F. Disocontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Rice was removed at the time of the inspection and placed back under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic cups being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops to prevent contamination from hands
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at hand sink in the restroom. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the visit there were only 2 drain plugs for the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-301.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Card board observed linning storage shelves in the basment side room. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces remain cleanable durable and smooth.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges being used at the 3 bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
61
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was not vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. Provide. At the time of the inspection the clean up kit was ordered.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several storage racks located in the walk-in cooler with what appears to be a rust like substance. Clean to remove and resurface. First floor single door freezer as well as the basement coffin style freezer with excess frost and ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: A the time of the inspection there was only one drain plug for the 3 bay sink. Provide all 3 in order to properly wash rinse and sanitize all equipment.
590.004/4-204.119-C
82
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Containers filled with raw meats observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kapow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kapow on file is from Feb 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kapow?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kapow.
How does Kapow compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
Kapow most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has Kapow's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kapow have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kapow 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 Kapow inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kapow is inspected around three times per year on average.
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