Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave.
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the handsink. provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple openings at the baseboard of the dining room front entrance. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy debris and soils observed on the handsin. 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 food soils observed inside the stand up refrigeration unit. Clean to remove Heavy food soils observed inside the ice machine. Clean to remove Observed food soils on stored equipment on metal shelving racks. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris under next metal shelving units. Clean to remove Observed heavy debris behind multiple freezer chest. Clean to remove Observed heavy debris in the rear of prep are. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine. Clean and remove mold like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil on the floor under shelving under 3 bay sink in the back room. Pull racks away from the wall and clean floors to remove heavy soil.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Openings in walls under hand sink Exposed insulation on HVAC and pipes in back prep area Cracked ceiling tile in bathroom Soiled card board lining wire shelving under menu board Rust on floor drain and cover in rear of prep/ware washing area floor drain cover is not secured
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine Repeat violation
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not take corrective action during inspection Repeat Priority Priority foundations noted on inspection PIC could had no knowledge on how to set up the 3 bay sink (see inspection for additional violations)
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events Information provided and discussed with PIC at inspection 04-23-2024 and at today's inspection
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser at hand sink in prep area (Asked PIC during inspection to provide)
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for sanitizing solution
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device for hand sink in front prep/serving lin Paper towel dispenser not working due to dead battery - Per PIC Paper towels placed at both hand sink at time of inspection Provide dispenser Repeat violation
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on exterior of 3 bay sink
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Ice bucket not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage on shelving next to dump/mop sink - no barrier
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager works at another location - Provide a full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint Repeat violation
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Items stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-307.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light fixture not working in storage room
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling attachments cabinets etc throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Openings in walls under hand sink Exposed insulation on HVAC and pipes in back prep area No drain plugs for 3 bay sink Cracked ceiling tile in bathroom Soiled card board lining wire shelving under menu board Rust on floor drain and cover in rear of prep/ware washing area floor drain cover is not secured Wooden shelves in rear storage in direpair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on waste receptacle in bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
30
May 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events Information provided and discussed with PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device for hand sink in ware washing/back prep area Paper towel dispenser not working due to dead battery - Per PIC Paper towels placed at both hand sink at time of inspection - provided dispensers
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior of ice machine
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Plexiglass next to mop sink broken Grease trap rusted and not secure at 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb missing in storage room Light bulb missing in bathroom
590.006/6-303.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy built up of dust on ceiling vent in bathroom Soils on walls in bathroom Built up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachements throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of all refrigeration units throughout Built up soils on shelving throughout Built up soil on interior of cabinets throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on bottom shelf of prep table next to ice machine
590.004/4-202.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Tape on lids of food containers serving line Using milk crates for shelving Items stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers on line and in storage are not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
47
Jan 17, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed in the rear storage location near chest freezer.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected location.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection There was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizing solution at all work/prep stations PIC corrected Quats sanitizer 200PPM
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove /replace soiled glue traps
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the chest freezer to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water fixture not operating at the handsink.Repair Alternate handwash station to be used until repairs are complete
590.005/5-205.15-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling exhaust fan cover to remove built up dust.-Rest room
590.006/6-201.17-C
67
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches & fruit/drain flies observed during the inspection.PIC instructed to provid a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize affected locations. Upon re-inspection PIC on site could not provide the most recent pest report. Live roaches were still observed at several locations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink soiled & clogged.Unclog & remove all built up soils & debris.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove evidence of dead insects from behind the rear chest freezer.Clean & sanitize the location.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Aug 10, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up at the time of the inspection.Provide proper sanitizer solution at all work/prep stations PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches & fruit/drain flies observed during the inspection.PIC instructed to provid a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean & sanitize affected locations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to locate sanitizer test kit.Provide proper test kit. (Test done using inspectors test kit) Quats 200PPM
590.004/4-302.14-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink soiled & clogged.Unclog & remove all built up soils & debris.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors observed soiled with sticky residue.Clean to remove soils & residue
590.006/6-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove evidence of dead insects from behind the rear chest freezer.Clean & sanitize the location.
590.006/6-501.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean & sanitize all prep stations & counter tops to remove sticky soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave.?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave..
How does Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave.'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. 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 Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kung Fu Tea @ Mass. Ave. is inspected around three times per year on average.
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