Pad Thai Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Pad Thai Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around eight violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Pad Thai Cafe's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is partially cooking chicken and raw shell eggs. Discontinue. Submit detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov Foods in question removed from service and cooked to required final cooking temperatures.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Several Pf violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Step off kitchen to office is cinderblocks. Provide smooth durable cleanable surfaces for floors.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light shields. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
74
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Makeshift cage trap in office with food bait inside. Rodent stations by licensed pest control company only.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several bags of cut vegetables and prepared foods in walk in cooler not date marked. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is partially cooking chicken and raw shell eggs. Discontinue. Submit detailed procedures to isdhealth@boston.gov Foods in question removed from service and cooked to required final cooking temperatures.
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity in basement with several droppings noted on floor under stair landing behind coffin freezers and along walls. Upstairs office with rat droppings observed on floor under shelving. Pest report provided upon inspection dated 02/25/2026 by Discreet notes wall opening in office and three deceased mice removed from basement. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. Treat and seal all entry points and address any sanitary issues.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Several Pf violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Broken light shields. Replace.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous bags of frozen foods in coffin freezers not labeled. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Step off kitchen to office is cinderblocks. Provide smooth durable cleanable surfaces for floors.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have trash receptacles and is currently putting bags of trash on sidewalk for pickup. Provide proper means to properly store trash in rodent resistant receptacles.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on refrigerator doors handles and gaskets food spatters and buildup of soils on sides of equipment table legs floors under cookline walls and floors in kitchen warewashing area & basement. Soils on office floor. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove fish tank with standing water in office.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment re using plastic tofu containers for food storage. Discard. NSF or equivelant food grade storage containers only.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole noted in wall in office large crack where threshold meets sidewalk at front door. Cracks in office wall crack observed in basement concrete floor. Daylight emitting through basement exit door. Treat and seal all openings with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
39
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Designated PIC at all times. Staff did not want to identify as the person in charge. Retrain staff.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing paper towels. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink missing soap. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer to confirm food temp. Provide at all times for hot and cold products.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent dropppings observed on the floor near front window. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration and freezer units observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
58
May 22, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk bins observed soiled . (5.1.5.25) Per PIC bulk was scrubbed and still look soiled. New bulk bins scheduled to arrive on May 21st .
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 21 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Notes:During the inspection process no handwashing between tasks was observed by staff. CFPM to train staff on satisfactory hanwashing by food handlers. All staff were advise to stop and wash hands.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Staff observed multitasking wearing disposable gloves touching soiled equipment and leaving and then returning to work station wearing the same disposable one time single use gloves. CFPM to train staff on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs observed stored above produce in the inline refrigerator unit. Discontinue
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to provide active managerial controls.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection the staff on site were unable to answer question pertaining to temperature control or any managerial controls. . Reviewed at the time of inspection. CFPM to train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Due to unsanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed on storage shelvings and under equipment in the back warewashing area downstairs in the basement and main kitchen area. Clean and sanitize to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator report @: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers and bags of prep foods observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prepped the night before and some today. Provide made/discard date before storing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment shall implement a more frequency cleaning schedule for the location. Multiple food contact surfaces in between equipments refrigerator unit (interior and exterior) kitchen shelvings storage shelvings exterior of multiple storage bins soiled knifes stored in clean knife rack observed heavily soiled. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing/ prep area handsink observed blockedby cleaning tools. Discontinue maintain accesible to prevent contamination by hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing/ prep sink area handsink observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Storage bins and condiments at the cook station observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portion cup observed stored inside bulk bins as dispensing utensils. Discontinue and provide handle utensils to avoid contamination by hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration units observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. provide & maintain visible
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen area cutting boards observed heavily scored.Ressurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk bins observed soiled . (5.1.5.25) Per PIC bulk was scrubbed and still look soiled. New bulk bins scheduled to arrive on May 21st .
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed heavily soiled with visible grease build up and rodent droppingson top. Clean to remove
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout and below equipment downstairs in the basement along walls observed heavily soiled by soils build up food spills. Walls around all the sinks and prep area observed heavily soiled by food splashes. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door observed without proper door sweep potential entry point for pests. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter potential pest harborage. Clean/ organize to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and brooms stored on the floor in the prep area. Discontinue and provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
17
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken from moring prepped at 95F in plastic container in refrigerator. Discarded and denatured with bleach. Reviewed cooling procedures.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above sauces in reach-in refrigerator. Raw eggs stored above produce in walk-in refrigerator. Old chicken boxes used for storing quarts of prepped foods. Discard chicken boxes- they are not safe for food storage.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at wok station at 60F. Cooked in past two hours. Removed and spread out in shallow pand and cooled in refrigerator to 45F in 20minutes.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to retrain staff to properly cool cooked foods. Review with staff safe storage of raw animal product.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap with dead roaches. Discard.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under shelves in basement and on hot water tank. Clean all floors in basement and monitor for activity. Provide most recent pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Flor under and around dish machine with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled plywood on floor at dish area. Discard board. Use materials that are smooth durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
50
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Majority of cleaning completed Mouse droppings under shelves in basement. Clean all areas and discard unused items and equipment that create harborage.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under shelves and behind freezers in basement. Clean all areas and discard unused items and equipment that create harborage.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink with slow leak. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cook line adn dish machine with soils and debris. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead raoches on glue trap in basement under shelves. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date Contract with new company provided to ISD on site
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used to store containers in walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and do not use for storage- assume chicken boxes are contaminated Packages of raw pork chicken and shrimp stored in the same container. Store animal meats separate from each other to avoid contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken in cooler at 90F covered in plastic. PIC stated cooked in past hour. Cooled to 65F in 20 minutes uncovered. Cool cooked foods spread out single layer uncovered in metal pans.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date Contract with new company provided to ISD on site
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under shelving and behind freezers. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Apr 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity observed (droppings).Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters(& attached piping) above the wok station observed with dripping grease.Clean to remove soils/grease
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all empty boxes in the basement location.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the bulk rice bin to remove oils. Clean the exterior of the single door insignia unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dish machine & behind the basements large chest freezers to remove soils/droppings/debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking from pipe under middle bay.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open canned items observed stored in the original can.Discontinue. Store opened items in food grade containers(Bison 2 door unit)
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary items from under /behind basement stairs. Clean & organize location
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor beside/behind the large chest freezer(kitchen) & the basement floor near the stairs to remove soils/debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior walls & attached ansul pipes to remove dripping grease--Wok station
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced cucumbers & tomato's in the open top unit reading 45-47F for 20-30 min per PIC.Maintain items 41F or below PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling procedures with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in the basement storage observed with expired sell by dates.Remove /discard expired items
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the 2 door upright unit observed stored in the original can.Discontinue. Properly store items in a food grade container after opening. Provide covers for all noodle buckets during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior gasket of the large kitchen chest freezer to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls & overhead piping at the wok station of the cook line to remove dripping and built up grease.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue trap under the 3 bay sink.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under all cook line equipment to remove grease build up.
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pad Thai Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pad Thai Cafe on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pad Thai Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Pad Thai Cafe.
How does Pad Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pad Thai Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pad Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pad Thai Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pad Thai Cafe 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 Pad Thai Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pad Thai Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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