Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant has 17 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 5, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Compared to other Roxbury restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
17
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: RTE containers of food stored in multiple cold unit observed without date marking .Provide made/discard dates prior to storing. (COS)
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff. PIC to provide current Certificate of Inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by food containers. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (COS)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 12.19.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: In between equipments (fryolator/ cold unit) observed soiled from grease build up. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cups observed stored inside bulk bins (sugar/flour/msg). Discontinue and provide handle utensils. (COS)
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. (corrected prior to 9.24.25) Dead mouse observed on the floor storage room. (9.24.25) PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Ceiling tiles observed missing in the storage room. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Exterior of rice cooker interior/ exterior/backsplash of 2 bay sink cookline interior both walk in and walking shelvings in between equipments exterior of multiple sauce buckets observed visible soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed without functional hand soap. Provide and maintain accesible to prevent contamination by hands. Corrected on site. Additional hand sink by staff observed during the walkthrough
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by bucket inside and equipment in front. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamiation by hands. (cos)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed dispensing cold water only. Hot water was turned off on the handsink. Keep hot water on at all time to be able to wash hands at 100F minimum. Corrected on s
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Larged quantity of cooked and prepped foods stored in various refrigeration units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard to all cooked and prepped foods before storing. Per PIC foods were prepped less than 24hrs ago
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Condiment containers at cookline and bulk bins observed missing.Provide labels when removed from orginal containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: :Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit and walking unit observed without cover. Provide and maintain covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple wiping cloths observed air drying on equipments.Discontinue and air dry appropriate.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. PIC to email current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 2 movble cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent observed heavily soiled. Cleanto to remove. Hood sticker expires 9.20.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed condiments and food items stored in trash barrells. Discontinue and provide NSF standard containers.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous buckets of foods/ vegetable observed stored on the floor inside walkins (cooler / freezer). Discontinue/Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
35
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Box of hard shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep raw and cooked products separated from each other to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bucket of raw chicken wings observed stored at room temperature 46-47F per PIC staff had just finish cleaning the chicken. Chicken was placed in the walking unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conformance with approved procedures (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff using 2 bay sink as a prep sink. Instructed PIC to use prep sink solo for food preparation to avoid contamination.
590.008/8-103.12-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food and non food contact surfaces observed soiled from both sigh and touch . Clean and sanitize to remove soils from: interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit in between equipments observed soiled by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled interior and exterior of microwave exterior of multiple squeze bottles and shelvings and backsplash observed soiled from visible food and sauce spills . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of foods prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. PIC to post current Allergen Certificate PIC to post current Common Victualer License PIC to post current Certificate of Inspection
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Labels on condiment containers and squeeze bottles at cook line observed missing. Provide labels when remove from orginal containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mop stored in soiled water after use in the kitchen area. Discontinue and hang to dry after use.
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area and dry storage area observed heavily cluttered with numerous empty sauce buckets and others unnecessary items. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood system observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove. Hood sticker expires : 3.30.25
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employee belongins observed stored on top of dry goods and shelvings storing foods. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Large quantity of buckets containers and boxes of food stored on walk in floor. Discontinue/ Elevate at least 6"
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths left out on cutting boards and on top of equipments . Discontinue and store in sanitizer solution when not in use
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Rice dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue (corrected on site) Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen is in need of a deep clean floors under equipments walls and ceilings throughout are heavily soiled.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple staff working with RTE foods observed without proper hair restraint. Provide and maintain (corrected on site)
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of foods stored in the refrigerator walk ins and freezer unit observed without cover. Provide and maintain covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
27
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge to train staff on cleaning frequency proper cleaning of equipment monitoring cleaning and warewashing . CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous contianer of food prepped the night before and this morning observed witthout date marking. Provide made/discard date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker interior of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and knives stored on knife holder observed soiled in between equipments observed soied by food debris exterior of multiple storage bins interior and around handsink observed soiled . Clean and sanitize all the equipment and surfaces mentioned above.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by empty bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time. (corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple small flies observed in the dry storage area. Multiple glue traps throughout the facility observed with multiples dead cockroaches trapped. PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator to inca.prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipments observed soiled from grease spills and debris. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Backroom stoarage area observed extremely clutter. Clean and organize to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit and walking unit observed without cover. Provide and maintain covered.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Notes:Labels on condiment containers and squeeze at cook line are missing. Provide labels when remove from orginal containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. . Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed after used mop stored in the kitchen are. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
43
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per PIC fruits and vegetable are washed in the 2 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:Multiple containers of food held for more than 24hours observed without date marking . Provide. Per PIC food was prep the night before 4.21.24 and today morning 4.22.24
590.003/3-501.18-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment illness policy unknown not monitoring cleaning warewashing cold holding. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test kit available on site. Inspector test was used .
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food and non food contact surfaces soiled . Clean to remove soils from clean interior of prep sink all condiment holders shelving in walkin exteriors / interiors / gaskets of all refrigeration units interior and exterior of all rice cooker cookline and backsplash interior and exterior of microwave interior and exteriro of 2 door cabinet unit knife holder and kni fes stored on knife holder observed soiled. Clean and sanitize all the above equipment and surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen hand sink blocked by boxes and bucket stored inside.. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mutiple rodent droppings observed inside the 2 door cabinet. Observed live mice on glue trap. CFPM to email most recent pest control report from a licensed exterminator. Per PIC licensed exterminator comes once a month.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Front of the house produce refrigerator unit observed internal temperature 50F raw chicken was 44F . Produce was removed and placed in a diffrent unit. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Labels on condiment containers and squeeze at cook line are missing. Provide labels.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and plastic containers to scoop food from bulk . Discontinue .
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple buckets and boxes of food and sauces observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: All refrigeration units observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide and maintain.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: Non rinse detergent for the 2 bay sink available on site . Provide
590.004/4-301.12-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board observed heavily scored. Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink observed not operating. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed floor under all equipments under warewashing sink inside walkins with heavy soiled build up and grime build up .Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system observed heavily soiled and full of dust . Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mop stored in soiled stagnant water. Remove
590.006/6-501.16-C
23
Dec 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both your allergen and food safety certificates [ with mathing names ] on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vemt in the hood on the left side above the stand up oven used to cook boneless pork loins
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all visibly stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods [ raw foods and ready to eat foodsare being stored in the sandwich unit on the cooking line visibly segragated from one another - sliced beef id stored beside peapods and onions and falling into one aniother - address and store as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue keeping soiled utensils stored inside the basin of the hand sink after use - maintain clean and clutter free so staff can wash hands properly
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the designated food storage area in the rear - address with your pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared foods in the walk-in dod not have any reference labeling to indicate the foods cooking duration - address immediatly
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire kitchen from visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Do not overload trash barrels in the alleyway - this brings rodent activity - buy more or larger trash receptacles if needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of both your allergen and food safety certificates [ with mathing names ] on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vemt in the hood on the left side above the stand up oven used to cook boneless pork loins
590.004/4-202.18-C
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Label all [ rice - flour - sugar - salts and seasonoing ] containers accordingly
590.003/3-305.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed ewith seperate wiping cloth buckets in the raw and ready to eat prep areas of the kitchen
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace all visibly stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Identify all designated hand sinks as discussed ' Hand washing only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
41
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods [ raw foods and ready to eat foodsare being stored in the sandwich unit on the cooking line visibly segragated from one another - sliced beef id stored beside peapods and onions and falling into one aniother - address and store as discussed
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several prepared foods in the walk-in dod not have any reference labeling to indicate the foods cooking duration - address immediatly
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue keeping soiled utensils stored inside the basin of the hand sink after use - maintain clean and clutter free so staff can wash hands properly
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity in the designated food storage area in the rear - address with your pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Identify all designated hand sinks as discussed ' Hand washing only"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed ewith seperate wiping cloth buckets in the raw and ready to eat prep areas of the kitchen
590.003/3-304.14-C
Vended time/temperature control for safety food original container (c)
Inspector notes: Label all [ rice - flour - sugar - salts and seasonoing ] containers accordingly
590.003/3-305.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all heavy grease and grime where needed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Do not overload trash barrels in the alleyway - this brings rodent activity - buy more or larger trash receptacles if needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire kitchen from visible food soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
47
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site - ensure names on each certificate mathces the other
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
95
Apr 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Replace
590.004/4-201.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken tenders stored above fresh produce - removed and relocated - p[roduce discarded
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep l;acerations- clean to remove or replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small amount of rodent activity present by the back door - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Several foods are being partially cooked and then held out at room temperature - discarded during inspection - cook as discussed - ccoking to order is your safest way thr restaurant is not busy
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Removed soiled and compromised area matts where needed
590.006/6-201.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all items stored in the back that have npo affiliation with the restaurant [
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copies of current food safety and allergen awareness certificates on site - ensure names on each certificate mathces the other
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each trash receptacle has its own cover that fits properly
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove a collection of grease forming around the lid
590.005/5-402.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood system from all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the lower section of the slop sink where needed to reduce spills
590.005/5-203.13-C
Time/temperature control for safety food slacking (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue slacking frozen pork out at room temperature overnight - thaw as discussed
590.003/3-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer units -bulk food storage bins - exterior of all shelving units including the walk-in from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
29
Apr 12, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (p)
Inspector notes: Replace
590.004/4-201.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken tenders stored above fresh produce - removed and relocated - p[roduce discarded
590.003/3-302.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised chlorine test strips
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small amount of rodent activity present by the back door - address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Several foods are being partially cooked and then held out at room temperature - discarded during inspection - cook as discussed - ccoking to order is your safest way thr restaurant is not busy
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep l;acerations- clean to remove or replace
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all items stored in the back that have npo affiliation with the restaurant [
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure each trash receptacle has its own cover that fits properly
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove a collection of grease forming around the lid
590.005/5-402.12-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Enclose the lower section of the slop sink where needed to reduce spills
590.005/5-203.13-C
Time/temperature control for safety food slacking (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue slacking frozen pork out at room temperature overnight - thaw as discussed
590.003/3-501.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the kitchen from all food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the vents in the hood system from all heavy grease and grime
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all cooking equipment - refrigeration / freezer units -bulk food storage bins - exterior of all shelving units including the walk-in from all visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Removed soiled and compromised area matts where needed
590.006/6-201.15-C
30
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of foods being purchased from " retail establishments " discontinue and only purchase foods from whiolesalers properly licensed
590.003/3-101.11-P
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partial cooking chicken tenders [80F] - this method requires an approved plan from supervisors from the health division - addressed immediately
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Seversal knives and cutting boards are not cleaned properly as there is residue of previous food deposits - address immediately
590.004/4-202.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all scoops have handles on the ends to reduce any bare hand contact
590.003/3-304.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls of the kitchen where needed -under and behind cooking equipment and other units on wheels ] from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify the hand sinks in the kitchen as such ' HAND WASHING ONLY"
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Check all traps for rodents daily and remove ones that are either compromised or have evidence of activity
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of all refrigeration / freezer units - all cooking equipoment - sinks and metal shelving units where needed - exterior of all bulk food containers from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood vents above the char grill
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed - raw foods and another for ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jun 10, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any and all wooden spoons and utrensils that appear splintered and / or containing visible char burns at the very ends - only a hard wood is
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed so that one bucket is for raw foods and the other one is for ready to eat foods !
590.003/3-304.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly and properly identify all segragated hand sink locations as such " hand washing only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace broken food thermometer
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue par cooking raw chicken tenders - either fully cook to 165F and / or higher and maintain hot at a minimum of 135F or fully cook to order - second option is to fully cook cool down properly and then re-heat properly as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee multi tasking from handling raw foods to handling ready to eat foods without washing hands
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised wooden cutting boards with deep lacerations in the food prep areas
590.004/4-101.17-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly and properly identify all segragated hand sink locations as such " hand washing only "
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the floors walls and ceilings where needed from food spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean at all times of operation - keep barrier closed when not in use
590.005/5-203.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior and inbetween all cooking equipment from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood from visible soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard any and all wooden spoons and utrensils that appear splintered and / or containing visible char burns at the very ends - only a hard wood is
590.004/4-101.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed so that one bucket is for raw foods and the other one is for ready to eat foods !
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: All scoops used to dispense condiments shall have handles on them facing outward during storage
590.003/3-304.12-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all watches and large rings when preparing foods
590.002/2-303.11-C
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May 25, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue par cooking raw chicken tenders - either fully cook to 165F and / or higher and maintain hot at a minimum of 135F or fully cook to order - second option is to fully cook cool down properly and then re-heat properly as discussed
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee multi tasking from handling raw foods to handling ready to eat foods without washing hands
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(b) good repair and calibration (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace broken food thermometer
590.004/4-502.11-PF
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain clean at all times of operation - keep barrier closed when not in use
590.005/5-203.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: All scoops used to dispense condiments shall have handles on them facing outward during storage
590.003/3-304.12-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all watches and large rings when preparing foods
590.002/2-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior and inbetween all cooking equipment from visible grease and grime
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all areas of the floors walls and ceilings where needed from food spills
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean vents in the hood from visible soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all compromised wooden cutting boards with deep lacerations in the food prep areas
590.004/4-101.17-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant.
How does Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant 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 Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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