Master Wok
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
64
Score
Master Wok has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 28, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork on hot line at 115F. Person in charge corrected. Hold foods 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish stored above ready to eat foods in refrigerator across from wok station. Corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Storage room in basement has burnt out light bulb. Replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noodles and rice on steam table ranging from 115F - 125F on steam table. Product removed and reheated to acceptable temperature. Hold hot products 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored above ready to eat produce in refrigerator. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic lid observed in hand sink on production line. Removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior. Exterior of ice machine has heavy dust build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under cookline is soiled. Sides of fryolater are soiled. Under 3 bay sink is soiled. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Broccoli being prepped in close proximity to soiled mop bucket. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No allergy certifciate posted. Provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
50
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pork on steam table at 120F. Person in charge indicated it had been placed on the line one hour prior. Re heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils held in stagnet water. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current manager at establishment food service manager certificate observed expired. Renew.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/22. Provide up to date inspection sticker on equipment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 21, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/22. Provide up to date inspection sticker on equipment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Sep 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC had no knowledge of employee illness policy and no written guidelines. Provide.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/22. Provide up to date inspection sticker on equipment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris around hand sink faucet and back wall. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of all equipment heavily soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC had no knowledge of employee illness policy and no written guidelines. Provide.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic covering on refrigerator. Remove to assure proper cleaning.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris around hand sink faucet and back wall. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards on cook line and prep area heavily scored. Replace or resurface.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 6/22. Provide up to date inspection sticker on equipment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrel uncovered and not in use with fly activity. Assure all receptacles are covered tight when not being utilized.
590.005/5-501.113-C
70
Apr 27, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide proof of scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Master Wok last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Master Wok on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Master Wok?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Master Wok.
How does Master Wok compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Master Wok most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Master Wok's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Master Wok have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Master Wok 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 Master Wok inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Master Wok is inspected around three times per year on average.
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