Kozy Kitchen

728 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215
American
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Kozy Kitchen stretching back to 2025. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Kozy Kitchen on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet and warewashing area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without date-marking inside the walk-in unit. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall around three bay sink with severe pait peelings. Re-paint properly.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Some storage shelves soiled. -- Clean all properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind chest freezer. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing rice in the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Per the PIC there is no space to install a prep sink. Provide a letter from BU stating that a prep sink cannot be installed per our conversation regarding the plumbing and develop written procedures on using the middle compartment of the three compartment sink as a prep sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing dish machine final rinse temperature. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hand sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind chest freezer. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing rice in the middle compartment of the three compartment sink. Per the PIC there is no space to install a prep sink. Provide a letter from BU stating that a prep sink cannot be installed per our conversation regarding the plumbing and develop written procedures on using the middle compartment of the three compartment sink as a prep sink.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shleves. Soiled piece of wood propping up pipes for 3 compartment sink. Discard cardboarda nd wood. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors tiles damaged and missing in kitchen at dish machine and under 3 compartment sink. Repair for smooth cleanable surface that does not trap soils or moisture.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing dish machine final rinse temperature. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors tiles damaged and missing in kitchen at dish machine and under 3 compartment sink. Repair for smooth cleanable surface that does not trap soils or moisture.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind chest freezer. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shleves. Soiled piece of wood propping up pipes for 3 compartment sink. Discard cardboarda nd wood. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hand sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kozy Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kozy Kitchen on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kozy Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kozy Kitchen.

How does Kozy Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Kozy Kitchen most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Kozy Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kozy Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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