New Oriental House
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, New Oriental House has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Food storage containers identified with common name of food” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Jamaica Plain average 83, so New Oriental House is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 12.19.25. Provide updated hood sticker from a licensed hood cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around equipments observed heavily soiled with visible grime/ grease and soils accumulation. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers observed without labels. Provide lables when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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May 8, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking . Provide made/discard date before store . Per CFPM food was prep the night before 5.7.25
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: exterior of all food storage bins interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit around and in between the equipments wall at the cookline grill and cook range observed soiled with soils build up and dry foods encrusted. Clean and saitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink and warewashing handsink observed blocked by brush and rubber gloves. Discontinue and maintain accessible Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rodent droppings observed in the basement area. Clean to remove ***PIC to email current detailed IPM report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around equioments observed heavily soiled with visible grime and soils accumulation. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide cover before storing.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: ultiple condiment containers at cook line observed without lables. Provide lables when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of food stored in the refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were prep the night before and some today Provide date marking with made/discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on PF's violations noted during the inspection.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed in the basement stairway . PIC to email current IPM report from a licensed exterminator at Inca.Prince@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of food prep sink observed soiled (Corrected on site) interior and exterior handsinks in the food prep area observed soiled cook range and cookline observed soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple boxes of dry goods down in the basement area and buckets of food observed stored on the floor inside the walkin unit. Discontinue/ Elevate
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers and squeeze at cook line observed without identification labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensils observed stored in stagnant water and single use plastic containers being used to dispense out of bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoop to prevent contamination by hand.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Per CFPM fruits and vegetable are washed in the 3 bay sink direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of multiple refrigeration unit exterior of all the rice cookers all around and in between the equipments wall at the cookline grill and cook range exterior of all food storage bins interior and exterior of microwave observed heavily soiled Clean and saitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed without date marking . Provide. Per CFPM food was prep the night before.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers used to scoop food from bulk and tea spoon stored inside crab mix . Discontinue and provide scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents observed with heavy dripping grease. Clean with proper frequency . Hood sticker expires 6.30.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Declutter and organize kichen are from excess non used items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple condiment containers at cook line observed without lables. Provide lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food observed stored in the refrigerator without cover. Provide and maintain. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both hand sink and wall aorund observed soiled. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: Can opener observed soiled and rusty. Clean and sanitze to remove.
590.004/4-202.15-C
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Mar 23, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove all power tools that are scattered around the kitchen / prep area [ recent repair to the restroom walls
590.006/6-501.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to addresss the best way he can cook chicken fingers that works best for his operation - cannot par cook cfoods and then leave them oiut at room temperature eaiting for a sale to happen [ either fully cook - hot hold / fully cook - cool properly and cold hold or cook to order ]
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue partial cooking methods for chicken tenders / fingers - item shall be fully cooked to a minimum of 165F and then hot held at 135F and / or above - fully cooked chicken fingers can also be fully cooked but then cooled properly within the time frame we discussed during inspection and then cold held at 41F or below and cooked to order when needed - can cook the raw battered chicken fingers [ held under refrigeration at 41F and / or below ] cooked for immediate service to reduce any potential cooling issues Addressed immediately and discarded during interview
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as we discussed - one sanitizing station for raw foods and another for ready to eat foods -
590.003/3-304.14-C
Can openers (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the blade as well as surrounding locations after using to reduce the potential collection of food soils
590.004/4-202.15-C
Characteristics-single-service and single-use (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all aluminum foil used to line shelving in the refrigeration units where needed
590.004/4-102.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue cooling down any foods stored inside deep plastic containers - use shallow pans and spread the product out evenly so foods can cool within the six [6] hours properly - addressed immefiately
590.003/3-501.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keemall foods elevated off the floors including the walk-in freezer and refrigeration units so all areas of the floor can be cleaned properly as well as to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly label to identify all bulk food storage bins where needed to properly identify the content
590.003/3-302.12-C
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the broken pump attached to the door allowi ng it to self close
590.006/6-501.19-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all clothing and shoes scattered throughout the rear of the kitchen and relocate in a clean and segragated location away from foods and food service
590.006/6-305.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the basement ceiling is properly covered with a clean - smooth durable and non - absorbant surface were there are open paper " to go" supplies and other items such as utensils and plates / bowls / pans to reduce potential contamination
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor and the stairway leading downward from all visible sopills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shrimp and beef strips are stored directly above and beside cut produce without and barriers - removed discarded compromised foods and then re-organized properly
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards with deep lacerations that cannot be cleaned properly as visible soils are inside these areas - remove and replace as discussed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken tenders are being battered in a flour/ water base and then fried just enough to cook the exterior of the product - stored in deep white plastic bins and placed in the refrigerated walk -in till needed - internal temperature was 80F - DISCONTINUE PRACTICES AND EITHER COOK TO ORDER or FULLY COOK TO A MINIMUM OF 165F - COOL DOWN PROPELY THEN RE-HEAT WHEN NEEDED TO PROPER TEMPERATURE
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up seperately as discussed [ raw foods - ready to eat foods - color ccordinate biuckets highly recommended ]
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with raw and reay to eat foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Re use of plastic buckets purchased from seafood purveyors are being reused - discard all compromised containers as discussed - should only be reused when the surfaces can be cleaned proiperly
590.004/4-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface top of grease trap - resurface rusted shelves where needed in the walk in and to the botton sheles under prep tables n the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard visibly burnt and splintered utensils used at the wok - commercial grade utensils only
590.004/4-101.17-C
55
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide as discussed
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue par-cooking chivken wings and chicken tenders and leaving them out at room temperature - either fully cook and hot hold properly or cook to order
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Identify the prep sink clearly in the kitchen and keep the basin clean and clutter free
590.003/3-302.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure a current food safety certificate is on site as dioscussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrainjts while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all cooking equipment refrigeration / freezer units shelves in the walk-in inside the microwave from all visible food soills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jun 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Discontinue par-cooking chivken wings and chicken tenders and leaving them out at room temperature - either fully cook and hot hold properly or cook to order
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restrainjts while working with foods
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside and outside of all cooking equipment refrigeration / freezer units shelves in the walk-in inside the microwave from all visible food soills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure a current food safety certificate is on site as dioscussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Identify the prep sink clearly in the kitchen and keep the basin clean and clutter free
590.003/3-302.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure a current food safety certificate is on site as dioscussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Oriental House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Oriental House on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Oriental House?
Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Oriental House.
How does New Oriental House compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
New Oriental House most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has New Oriental House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Oriental House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Oriental House 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 Oriental House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Oriental House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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