Nan Xiang Express

52H Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

Chinese

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Nan Xiang Express, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

“(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Rice in rice cooker at 115F. Discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Where to wash (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing hand in three bay sink. Discontinue. Wash hands in hand sink only.

590.002/2-301.15-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: No date marking observed in walk in cooler in basement. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks are blocked with pans. Production line hand sink observed with food debris. Ensure hand sinks are only for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease container outside observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Back alley observed with un used equiptment and debris. Remove all excess unused equiptment and clean area.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker is not stamped when cleaning was done or when the sticker expires. Contact cleaning company to properly stamp sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed prepping food product without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Frozen shrimp observed thawing in stagnet water. Discontinue.

590.003/3-501.13-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under dish machine observed with food soils and debris. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 19, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no labels. Provide.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink observed with no paper towels. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Employee eating food in production area. Discontinue.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in basement area. Replace.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled foil on kitchen equiptment. Remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Broken dishwasher observed stored in alley way. Remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Outside receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Grease bucket in alleyway with soils. Trash cans with soils. Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.15-C

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Rice at 65F on production line in ambient air. Person in charge discarded.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at front counter hand sink. Person in charge corrected.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Grease build up on production line hood filters. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled trap in basement behind ice machine. Remove.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door observed wide open in back of house. Person in charge closed.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Backflow prevention device location (c)

Inspector notes: Hose connected to basement area hand sink without proper backflow device in place. Person in charge disconnected hose.

590.005/5-204.12-C

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Rice in rice cooker at 58F. Discarded by PIC. Discontinue hlding leftover rice for reheating.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Second hand sink in kitchen blocked with container of raw pork. Ensure hand sinks are unobstructed at all times. Corrected on site.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse in basement behind walk-in freezer. Reviewed pest report. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Back splash of stove with heavy grease build-up. Drip tray at stove heavily soiled. Floor under fryer and stove with grease and debris. Clean all areas and maintain clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nan Xiang Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nan Xiang Express on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nan Xiang Express?

Across the inspection record, “(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nan Xiang Express.

How does Nan Xiang Express compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Nan Xiang Express most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Nan Xiang Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Nan Xiang Express have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Nan Xiang Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Nan Xiang Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nan Xiang Express is inspected around three times per year on average.

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