New Ho Toy
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at New Ho Toy stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food disposition (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked foods in walk-in not date marked date all foods
590.003/3-501.18-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with grease build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
May 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted filters over the hood heavily greased. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no hot water at the hand sink. Provide
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted mice dropings behind the cookline equipment/drystorage area/under the 3 bay sink. Clean and provide detail report from a licensed pest company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored in contact with single use items in the dry storage. Provide lockers or a designated area to store personal belongings
590.006/6-501.110-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floors under and behind the equipment on the cookline heavily greased. Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted food boxes stored on the floor on the walkin and frezzer. Remove and store 6 inches above the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Freezer floors havily soiled.Clean Walkin floors/walls/fans has visible dust and black spots on the wall. Clean Rusted shelves in the walkin.Clean/Replace
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping clothes store in a sanitizer bucket.Retrain staff
590.003/3-304.14-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: All food bottles need to be labeled with common food anme.Provide
590.003/3-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Filters heavily soiled in the hood. Clean Freezer floors havily soiled.Clean Walkin floors/walls/fans has visible dust and black spots on the wall. Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all food 6 inches above the floor. Provide
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in the prep area/ kitchen area heavily soiled. Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler and with produce in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to ensure raw foods are stored seperately from ready to eat foods. PIC corrected
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roach on can opener. Provide detailed pest report. PIC stated new services scheduled on Tuesday August 20th
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using drain plugs (c)
Inspector notes: Observed missing drain plug at 3 bay compartment sink. Provide drain plugs for each bay on warewashing sink.
590.005/5-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris and grease on the side of flat grills and fryolator. Thoroughly clean to remove all food debris and grease
590.004/4-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls being used as scoopers in bulk containers. Provide a handled scooper for bulk dispensing
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed noodles stored in plastic take out containers in refrigerated units @ 45F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC stored in walk in unit vented.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled bulk containers and food debris / spills inside 2 door refrigerated unit and around gaskets in front of fryolater. Clean to remove all spills / debris from stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple rodent droppings on top of refrigerated units where kiosk are stored. PIC provided montly pest report 3/8/24. Recommendation to increase services to twice per month and provide reports to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored in refrigerated units / walk in unit uncovered. Discussed with PIC to ensure all foods are covered with lids or wrapping to protect from contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed tools and non operating equipment in kitchen and storage. Discussed with PIC to remove from open food areas and organize storage room
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease on filters. Discussed with PIC to remove and clean grease from filters. Hood sticker expires March 2024.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles without identification. Provide a label identifying the common name of food product stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard used for shelving. Remove and maintain surfaces durable and clean
590.004/4-101.19-C
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May 25, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods - Remove and properly store meat under the ready to eat foods Store properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between soiled equipment- Remove and properly was rinse and sanitize food contact equipment discontinue storing between equipment
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked Chicken Stored in cold holding unit at 56.7 remove and properly store in cold holding unit or Reheat to 165F in Prep sink Raw Chicken submerged under water at 55F- Discontinue storing under water Cool under refrigeration until ready to use.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity behind the grill knawing and rodent droppings - Provide a upodated IPM style report with details of what was done by a licensed Pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout is soiled Clean to remove soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsink was completly dry and not used at the time i came in I washed my hands it tookm awhile for hot water and also slow drain in the sink - Train staff to wash hands PIC COS onsite and washed hands and staff
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Chicken stored with cook chicken and over ready to eat foods; Raw beef stored over ready to eat foods- Remove and rearrange all raw proteins with all poultry on bottom. repeated
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidencce of rodent dropping and cockroaches at the time of inspection - Provide an IPM style report from a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No date marking inside of Walk in cooler - Provide dates for all prepared foods using 1st in and 1st out method
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled cleavers wedged between soiled equipment - Remove and properly wash rinse and sanitize food contact equipment then air dry before storing
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink in front have a slow drain water fills up fast when washing hands- Repair handsink
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Uneccessary clutter from front to back of establishment especially back of house - Clean and organize
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Large bins in back with no name- Label all large bins with common name (rice flour etc)
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths all over with no sanitizer buckets set up - Set up all sanitizer buckets with proper concentration to store wiping cloth for easy clean up
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cooked Chicken was stored underneath heavily soiled stove inside of bins- Discontinue storing cooked food on the floor after cooking large amounts-
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Expired November 2022- Provide a current hood cleaning from a Licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline equipment soiled on back of grill there is rodent droppings also fryolators is soiled and stove is soiled - Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork in low boy stored on top of ready to eat vegetables and cracked raw egg stored over ready to eat inside of low boy cooler. In walk in cooler Raw beef stored with Live Lobster- Discontinue storing diffrerent species with one another or over ready to eat foods. Organize and separate poultry beef and pork away from each other .
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled food contact equipment like tongs with old meat stored on oven rack and knives on counter- Properly store utensils wash rinse and sanitize or store with foods.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Raw animal foods-cooking (p)
Inspector notes: Season pork ribs partially cooked stored in low boy.- Fully cook meat properly cool and reheat when ready or per order
590.003/3-401.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: No Date marking - alot of prepared foods stroed in walk in with no dates - Date mark all foods prepared and stored for 24hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several immature flies throughout the kitchen- Provide a detailed copy of pest control report from a licensed pest control company.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are all over the kitchen with no sanitizer solution - store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution at the start of service and frequently change every 2 hours.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Several plastice container that food like tofu came in is being used for other storage for other meats and cooked products- Provide food grade containers to properly store foods
590.004/4-102.11-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: Can opener is encrusted with caked on soils and rust- Replace can opener blade
590.004/4-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stove table fryolators refrigerator door all have soils- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: On the opposite side of the kitchen and cookline there is alot of clutter- Clean to remove boxes and unnecessary clutter
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout is soiled with debris and foos particles- Clean to remove soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood is not expired but is heavily soiled with grease and debris- Clean inside and hood to prevent fire
590.004/4-202.18-C
37
Apr 28, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 30 Chicken fingers were at 68F store on bottom shelf in ambient air for undetermined amount of time and 6 Egg rolls at 67F stored in ambient air for undetermined amount of time. - PIC voluntarily discarded and denatured. Discontinue storing cooked food or prepared foods at ambient temperatures should be stored at 41F or below
590.003/3-701.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
590.003/3-701.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over raw beef and eggs stored over ready to eat foods inside low boy cooler- PIC corrected onisite- Discontinue storing raw poultry over ready to eat foods to prevent cross contamination
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink had gloves and scouring pads inside handsink- Removed by PIC and advised to keep clear and make easily accessible for handwashing by staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker is expired March 2022- Provide a current hood cleaning from a Licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline equipment Stove fryolators and counter tops is heavily soiled - Clean to remove encrusted grease and soils
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths are on counters and other areas not stored in sanitizer solution- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Ho Toy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Ho Toy on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Ho Toy?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at New Ho Toy.
How does New Ho Toy compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
New Ho Toy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has New Ho Toy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Ho Toy have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Ho Toy 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 Ho Toy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Ho Toy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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