New Wing's Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, New Wing's Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. New Wing's Kitchen was last inspected on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw ground pork obsevred stored in ambient air at 60F. Discarded. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below at all hours.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw meat product stored above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard observed on sauce cart. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Pork in prep sink obsevred thawing in stagnet water. Discontinue and follow proper thawing procedures.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Pork ribs observed hanging from dish machine in kitchen area. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on the ground. Elevate to prevent potential contaminants.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sausage and cooked duck in ambient air at 55F. Discarded. Hold cold foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at warewash area hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard in multiple locations. Discard all soiled cardboard in kitchen area. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ceramic bowls being used to dispense bulk product. Discontine and use proper scoop.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing rice in warewash area in close proximity to soiled dishes. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease build up. Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under cookline is soiled with debris and grease build up. Under warewash area is soiled. Bottom on prep table is soiled with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Window observed open in back of kitchen. Close to prevent potential contaminants and pests.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Aug 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw foods observed above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Establishment using machine to sanitize dishware. This was corrected by the end of the inspection.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered items in small stand up refrigerator. Cover to prevent potentual contaminants.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soliled cardboard on multiple shelves in walk in cooler. Surfaces must be easily cleanable.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy grease build up on hood filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine observed with soils on top of unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: No mop sink at location. Provide a mop sink or apply for a variance to isdhealth@boston.gov. Establishment currently dumping soiled mop water in toilet.
590.005/5-203.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Soils on grease trap. Equiptment stored on top of grease trap. Clean grease trap.
590.005/5-402.12-C
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Apr 17, 2024
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 foods above ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Hanging ducks stored above ready to eat produce. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without proper date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide DBA Change for "New Wing's Kitchen". Email isdhealth@boston.gov for an updated application.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple employees without hair restraints in kitchen area. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken feet stored next to dishwasher area in proximity to clean dishware. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ducks held in ambient air in storage area under stair case. Ducks observed uncovered. Discontine. Effected product discarded.
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ceramic bowl in rice container. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer in front drink cooler.
590.004/4-204.112-C
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Sep 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scoured and soiled. Discard and replace to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of grease trap under dishmachine soiled. Catch tray under stove heavily soiled. Space behind upstairs freezer with debris. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork and squid stored in the same container in walk-in. Store animal proteins separately to prevent cross contamination. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 50F water. Store scoops clean and dry or in hot water over 135F. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Provide sanitizing solution buckets for cloth storage to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease traps at cookline and under dish machine soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Debris and trash behind freezers in upstairs room. Debris and rat droppings under shelf at tea station. Clean and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jul 26, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Bucket of chili oil stored on floor heavily soiled. Store food in clean containers off the floor. Interior of dish machine soiled. Clean to prevent contamination of clean dishes.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in kitchen out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks have towels and soap at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken covered in plastic at 90-100F. Cool cooked foods uncovered to allow heat to escape.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stove with build-up of soils. Shelf under cookline with spills and debris. Clean and manitain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated company has been contacted. Provide scheduled cleaning date at compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice serving spoons in 70F water. Store serving utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard and foil covering shelves in kitchen. Discard and discontionue using foil and cardboard to cover shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Wing's Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Wing's Kitchen on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Wing's Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New Wing's Kitchen.
How does New Wing's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
New Wing's Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has New Wing's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Wing's Kitchen have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Wing's Kitchen means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Wing's Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Wing's Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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