Kapow Thai Cuisine

2255 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02124

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Kapow Thai Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “backflow prevention air gap” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Dorchester facility scores 86, putting Kapow Thai Cuisine on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Rice on prep table 70F / Rice has been moved back to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour / Provide 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink with plastic bottles in basin / Remove and ensure hand sink remains free and clear at all times

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths out on prep table / Discontinue and store in a sanitizer solution when not in use

590.003/3-304.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from floor

590.006/6-101.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Provide an air gap under the prep sink / A footed colander placed over the drain can be used until gap is installed. Work must be done by a licensed plumber and a permit must be pulled from ISD plumbing department

590.005/5-202.13-P

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

590.005/5-202.13-P

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide for the high temp machine

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Equipment and surrounding walls and floors on cookline with visible soils and grease build up / Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kapow Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kapow Thai Cuisine on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kapow Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kapow Thai Cuisine.

How does Kapow Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Kapow Thai Cuisine most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Kapow Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kapow Thai Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Kapow Thai Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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