Mandarin House
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Mandarin House has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Mandarin House was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Roslindale average 85, so Mandarin House is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed stainless steel scrubbers being used at the stove to wipe down wok pans in between use. Discontinue use of scrubbers until further notice.
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mice droppings on the floor in the kitchen under the stove. PIC was able to provide a pest report 2/5/25. Contact licensed exterminator and have provide a detailed IPM report for the next inspection. Clean and remove all mice droppings from the floor.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil on the front counter. Clean front counter to remove soil. Observed soil on the inside and outside windows and front door. Clean windows to remove soil. Observed soil inside the 2 door reach in refrigerator where the soda is stored. Clean to remove soil. Observed grease build up on the hood filters. Clean to remove grease build up and update sticker. PIC contacted the hood company and they are scheduled to come out on Nov 19th.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil and build up under the stove. Clean floors to remove soil build up. Clean floors under all refrigearation units. Remove light shields on the ceiling to clean/dust/remove all debris. Wipe/clean/sanitize walls in the front area to remove all soil build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cans being stored on the floor under stove under 3 bay sink. Remove all cans off of the floor and provide proper storage minimum of 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in direct to waist. Contact licensed plumber to ensure that plumbing is corrected. Provide an invoice on company letterhead from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in direct to waist. Contact licensed plumber to ensure that plumbing is corrected. Provide an invoice on company letterhead from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs being stored on the topshelf of the refrigerator. Ensure that staff is trained on where to store eggs. Remove and place on the bottom shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is not maintained on prepared foods. Provide proper date marking on foods prepared and stored in refrigerator unit for 24 hours at 41F.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food being stored with no covers/lids. Provide proper food grade covers.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is visibly soiled with grease. Clean to remove all grease build up. Hood sticker is ok.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a few opened cans of tomatoe sauce being stored in the original can. Provide proper food grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
58
May 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice between 97F to 106F. PIC place in refrigerator to cool.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts on cooking line at 66F. PIC removed and will store at or below 41F going forward.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: On cooking line found multiple bottles of meds. Discontinue to store in kitchen area.
590.007/7-207.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to three bay sink was blocked with multiple items. Discontinue.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to wash hands in hand sink and not three bay sink.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store uncover foods on the floor. Must be properly coverd and off the floor 6 inches.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Visibly soiled Hood sticker good until Sept. 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelves in kitchen and exterior of bulk food containers.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: I found covers to buckets used to cover chicken on mop sink. PIC removed and washed and sanitized. Discontinue to do any prep at the front counter. When doing prep you will need to wash hand between tasks. Doing prep and taken payment for orders will need to stop.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: At this time found chicken and pork being preped. Staff memeber went from chicken to pork and I did not see his hand be washed. PIC will need to review with staff to wash hand more often and to prep one food at a time.
590.003/3-305.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent droppings in basement. PIC has pest control please email me the last few month reports. Small hole on botton step of stairs to basement. Fill hole in.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a wiping cloth bucket for wiping cloths in kitchen and prep area.
590.003/3-304.14-C
37
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: discontinue cooling in room temp/temp of roll in reachin was 70F/provide training for all employees on proper cooling procedures
590.003/3-501.14-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: remove all beverage crates used for shelving support.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean floor under equipment/clean walls behind all equipment/clean ceiling light panels with dead insects in waiting area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: provide light fixture cover with end cap at reachin unit
590.006/6-202.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all scoops/remove all cups.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair doorgaskets as needed/repair freezerdoorgasket and seal door oping frame/seal all barewood shelving in cellar.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards/replace all defective equipment/provide NSF/food grade equipment and utencils/scoops and fod bags/remove all trash bags used for food storage.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean vent in restroom/clean fan cover in reachin/clean all cooking equipment/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: provide hair restraints for all prep/food handlers
590.002/2-402.11-C
52
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over crabragoon filling provide proper storage.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Sides and backsplash of wok range soiled clean.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of recycled buckets and empty single use containers and organize.
590.005/5-501.110-C
78
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings in deep fry basket between 127F and 130F. PIC will need to hot hold at 135F at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff to properly wah hands in the hand sink only. Discontinue to block hand sink with anything.
590.002/2-301.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked with stools and other equipment in front of sink and bowls in hand sink. Be sure hand sink is available all the time.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In frezzer in basement area found food not properly covered. Be sure all food that is not in a cooling stage is properly covered.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean shelves in kicthen area.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2022.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mandarin House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mandarin House on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mandarin House?
Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mandarin House.
How does Mandarin House compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Mandarin House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Mandarin House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mandarin House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mandarin House 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 Mandarin House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mandarin House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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