Kchickin
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Kchickin has been inspected eight times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited four times.
Kchickin's latest score of 78 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection a pest control report from 3-5-2026 was provided that indicated a dead mouse was in a Tin Cat device and the health inspector observed small rodent droppings in the office and next to the hot water heater that persist from the initial inspection. Have your pest control operator continue to perform services until a clean pest control report is provided (no activity no evidence) and clean and sanitize the restaurant of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection observed the hand sink at the sushi area being used to thaw or wash raw scallops; the health inspector directed the manager to stop this and to wash and sanitize the hand sink; another hand sink next to the three compartment sink was observed blocked by a hotel pan. Hand sinks should only be used to wash hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink near the sushi area observed dishes used to serve uni to customers stored directly on the counter in front of the hand sink exposing them to contamination while washing hands; store clean and sanitized dishes where they are not exposed to contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: The health inspector asked the sushi preparer to demonstrate testing the pH of the sushi rice and upon investigation noted that the employee did not use any buffer solution and used tap water from the hand sink to create the rice slurry to test to pH of the rice. Retrain staff on your HACCP procedures and provide the proper materials per your HACCP plan to test the pH of the rice (pH buffers distilled water etc...).
590.008/8-103.12-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: In the basement office and next to the water heater observed small dark rodent droppings and gnawing on cardboard boxes; on the first floor of the kitchen insdie a cabinet observed small dark rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize the restaurant of the droppings and have your pest control operator perform a service before the reinspection the report must have no captures and no evidence of pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple blocked hand sinks in the kitchen area; observed staff using designated hand sink to fill containers with water to dump soiled water and to rinse off food contact surfaces; observed dumped rice in a designated hand sink in the kitchen. Retrain staff to only use hand sinks for handwashing to prevent cross contamination.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: For the chemical wareashing machine the location does not have cholrine test strips only quat test strips. Using the health inspector's chlorine test strips the machine tested at 100ppm. The health inspector will leave some chlorine test strips for the restaurant until they can provide their own.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler chewing gum or candy while preparing foods in the back of house; employees should only eat or drink in designated areas and not while handling or preparing foods.
590.002/2-401.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The floor of the walkin refrigerator is heavily encrusted with soils and food debris; clean and sanitize the walkin refrigerator of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed usage of deli containers in bulk food containers used to scoop out foods; discontinue this practice and provide scoops with handles that are cleanable durable and nonporous.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: At the hand sink near the sushi area observed two sanitized dishes used to serve uni to customers stored directly on the counter in front of the hand sink exposing them to contamination while washing hands; store clean and sanitized dishes where they are not exposed to contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In the walkin refrigerator observed multiple containers of foods stored directly on the floor of the walkin unit; foods must be stored at least 6" off the ground to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
50
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Tray of cooked pork stored under containers of raw meat. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to store raw meat below cooked foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Rice cooker with rice at 100F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Keep hot foods hot above 135F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine not sanitizing due to crimped chlorine lone. Test machine regularly and monitor chemicals to ensure proper sanitization.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Cockroaches observed under dish machine. Provide pest report. Clean and sanitize under dish machine 3 compartment sink and around grease trap to avoid attracting pests. Fly strips with dead flies on ceiling in food prep area. Discard fly strips.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice has not been tested since September according to rice logs. Ensure rice is tested daily as required by approved HACCP plan. Fish purveyor letter expired. No lab for sushi rice pH test on site. Provide current letters and lab test.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff un able to set-up 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Retrain staff to correctly set-up sinks for washing/sanitizing equipment.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stoed in 75F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall in basement behind hot water tank. Seal hole to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under dish machine 3 compartment sink grease trap hand sinks at service line behind sushi refrigerator and in basement under shelves. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Package of seaweed stored under hand sink at sushi station. Discontinue storing food items under sinks and pipes.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
33
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Cases of raw chicken stored over prepped foods. Store raw chicken below cooked foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced tofu on counter at 68F for possibly 4 hours. Discarded. Store tofu in refrigerator.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice held for more than 24 hours. No certificate from laboratory for sushi rice. Provide lab test result and confirm if sushi rice is safe to hold for more than 24 hours per lab tests. Rice discarded.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Coked pork at 96F in plastic container covered with plastic wrap. Spread out and moved to walk-in refrigerator. Cooled to 66F in 20 minutes. Cool cooked foods spread out and uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of frozen chicken parts thawing in basement hallway. Thaw chicken under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink dish machine and cookline equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker oberserved expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in dirty water at 78F. Store spoon clean and ry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings on floor under and behind sushi station refrigerator. Clean and sanitize. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Sushi rice log has not been completed since February. Retrain staff to log rice test for every batch of sushi rice.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink under bulk storage bins and in equipment storage room in basement. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Shells use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: SCallop shells reused for service. Discard scallop shells and discontinue reusing for food service.
590.004/4-502.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Tuna thawed in refrigerator with packing label to remove from packaging prior to thawing. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bottles of saki stored under hand sink. Store food away from plumbing to rpevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.12-C
61
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Continue to monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Dec 10, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in 75F water. Store scoops clean and dry or in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Moue droppings in basement storage room and behind sushi station refrigerator. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna observed thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets.
590.002/2-402.11-C
82
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under front door. Replace door sweep as needed to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Holes in basement walls next to hot water tank and near back door. Repair/plug holes to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings behind cookline under sushi refrigerator and in basement. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. PIC stated pest control is due tomorrow for service.
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kchickin last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kchickin on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kchickin?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kchickin.
How does Kchickin compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Kchickin most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Kchickin's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kchickin 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 Kchickin means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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