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Mei Mei Dumplings

58 Old Colony Av, South Boston, MA 02127
Chinese
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Mei Mei Dumplings appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “safe unadulterated and honestly presented”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Filters with grease build up and Not operating at this time becuase of an electrical issue that fried the motors on the roof.
590.006/6-304.11-C
95
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed item on menu with an undercooked egg with out required reminder notation. Provide *Consumer advisory is indicated properly on the menu.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Partial power outage where reach in coolers on left side of kitchen were not functioning properly with elevated temperatures above 60F. Scallion pancakes cheeseburges & dumplings voluntarily discarded on site. Walkin cooler and freezer was not affected by outage per on site PIC. Walkin is holding at 37F freezer products found frozen solid.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Ceasing operations and reporting. Establishment experienced a partial power outage from 9/7/23 into 9/8/23 and did not notify the health division. In the furture contact isdhealth@boston.gov to self report imminent health hazards or utillity outages.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Sirman mixing machine is not NSF grade equipment. Remove.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tile above warewashing area. Replace missing baseboard cover on wall in kitchen.
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Partial power outage where reach in coolers on left side of kitchen were not functioning properly with elevated temperatures above 60F. Scallion pancakes cheeseburges & dumplings voluntarily discarded on site. Walkin cooler and freezer was not affected by outage per on site PIC. Walkin is holding at 37F freezer products found frozen solid.
590.003/3-101.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Forward cut sheets and manuals for Anko dumpling making machine and sirman mixing machine to isdhealth@boston.gov to verify if NSF grade equipment.
590.004/4-101.11-P
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Ceasing operations and reporting. Establishment experienced a partial power outage from 9/7/23 into 9/8/23 and did not notify the health division. In the furture contact isdhealth@boston.gov to self report imminent health hazards or utillity outages.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tile above warewashing area. Replace missing baseboard cover on wall in kitchen.
590.006/6-101.11-C
64
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin blast chiller on orignal submitted plans is not installed. Reinspection scheduled.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No handwash signage at kitchen handsinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mei Mei Dumplings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mei Mei Dumplings on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mei Mei Dumplings?

Across the inspection record, “safe unadulterated and honestly presented” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mei Mei Dumplings.

How does Mei Mei Dumplings compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Mei Mei Dumplings most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Mei Mei Dumplings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mei Mei Dumplings have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mei Mei Dumplings 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 Mei Mei Dumplings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mei Mei Dumplings is inspected around three times per year on average.

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