New Golden Gate Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
90
Score
New Golden Gate Restaurant appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting New Golden Gate Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop observed in ice machine. Store scoop outside of ice machine- not in contact with ice.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at basement hand sink loose. Repair as needed to prevent leaks.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat product. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked fried squid and fried chicken left out in ambient air at 80F. Discarded. Ensure hot foods are kept hot at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemcial spray bottle observed with no label. Provide
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back trash area observed with trash and excess debris on ground. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up behind fryolater. Excess water on floor of cookline. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard observed on floor and lining production line cart. Remove. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
52
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention device design standard (p)
Inspector notes: Hose hooked up to sink without back flow prevention. Discontinue.
590.005/5-202.14-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shucked shellfish packaging and identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not kept with original container in walk in cooler. Ensure all tags are kept with product.
590.003/3-202.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shefling in warewash area observed soiled. Under three bay sink soiled. On top of dishwasher is soiled. Under equiptment is soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back alley way of trash area has trash and debris throughout. Clean to remove all trash.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrels observed with heavy grease build up on lids and sides of can. Clean to remove. If build up can not be removed call grease company to replace grease cans.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on ground and on shelfing on cookline. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
50
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Baby sprouts observed being left out at room temperature . Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Small metal bowl being used to dispense out of bulk food bin. Discontinue and use a handled scoop to prevent contamination from hands.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bus buckets filled with meats and seafoods observed being stored on the gound of the walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Glass door of the Cold Beverage cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Storage shelf above the 2 bay sink visibly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 2 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necesary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clotsh observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
64
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 77F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water over 135F. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 68F duck wing 75F and dumplings 68F in cook line cooler from previous day. All discarded by PIC. Service cooler as needed to ensure temperature of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink out of paper towels. No prep at time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Case of ginger stored in basement utility room. Store ginger away from physical and chemical contaminants.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in walk-in cooler with soils. Floor under two door cooler in kitchen with soils and debris. Floor under fryer with grease. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Shells use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Container of clam shells observed in kitchen. Discard shells and do not reuse for serving food.
590.004/4-502.14-C
61
Jan 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork and shell eggs stored above raw produce. Store eggs and meat below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Meat slicer in prep area visibly soiled. Store equipment clean to sight and touch and sanitized.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not stored with clams and oysters. Store tags with shellfish until all pieces are sold. Then hold tags for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Old rat droppings in basement next to walk-in cooler. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jul 1, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bowl of cooked pork at 68F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Store hot food hot and cold food cold.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw celery stored in used cardboard chicken box. Bags of raw pork and raw chicken stored in shared container. Raw pork stored above cooked food in basement walk-in cooler. Store raw animal product below cooked foods. Discard used chicken boxes to avoid contamination. Raw meat from different species cannot be stored in the same container to avoid potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks always have soap and towels.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed in basement. Provide pest control plan from licensed pest control operator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement storage room. Clean and monitor for activity. Floor under kitchen prep sink with soils and debris. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled styrofoam and cardboard lining shelves in basement. Discard and discontinue using foam and card baord. Use materials that are cleanable durable and nonabsorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Serving spoons for rice in water at 72F. Water discarded. Store utensils clean and dry or in hot water above 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Golden Gate Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Golden Gate Restaurant on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Golden Gate Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Golden Gate Restaurant.
How does New Golden Gate Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
New Golden Gate Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has New Golden Gate Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Golden Gate Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Golden Gate Restaurant 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 New Golden Gate Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Golden Gate Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants