Ma Maison
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Ma Maison has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “handwashing sinks-location and placement”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Tested the low temp dishmachine and there was no sanitizer going through the machine. The hoses were secured and I primed the machine. The detergent and sanitizer primed but the Rinse was 109F. Wash was 120F. Please contact ECO Lab to repair the machine to ensure the rinse gets to 120F. Please use 3 bay sink until the machine has been repaired.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees leaving and returning to kitchen without washing hands. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Floor cleaner dispenser hooked up at three bay sink. Remove. Relocate.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for quats sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not being logged on tags. Retrain staff
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean and resurface floor in walkin cooler.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide handwash signage at cookline handsink .
590.006/6-301.14-C
50
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Mutiple foods in reach in cooler not dated or labeled. Provide
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean walkin floors of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Several insects in pest monitors in boiler room. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing metal on walkin cooler threshold with exposed insulation. Repair. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease storage containers soiled. Clean to remove or contact company for replacement container.
590.005/5-501.116-C
74
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Service bar dispensing coffee iced drinks with no handsink. Install.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Jun 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Service bar dispensing coffee iced drinks with no handsink. Install.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary/preparation sink drain with no air gap. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Service bar dispensing coffee iced drinks with no handsink. Install.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary/preparation sink drain with no air gap. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef on top of container of onion soup. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager certificate. Provide or proof of enrollment.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Service bar dispensing coffee iced drinks with no handsink. Install.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin floor in basement with peeling paint. Clean and seal.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste oil barrells with soils. Clean to remove or contact company to replace.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors in walkin freezer and cooler.
590.004/4-602.13-C
50
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC to use 3 bay sink until repairs are completed.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in units missing wrapping/covers.Maintain all items covered/wrapped during storage. Items observed stored on the floor.elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ma Maison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ma Maison on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ma Maison?
Across the inspection record, “handwashing sinks-location and placement” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ma Maison.
How does Ma Maison compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ma Maison most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ma Maison's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ma Maison have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ma Maison means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ma Maison inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ma Maison is inspected around two times per year on average.
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