Pu Pu Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Pu Pu Restaurant stretching back to 2022. On Jan 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in West Roxbury average 88, so Pu Pu Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
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: Garlic and oil mixture observed beingn left out at room temperature. Disconitnue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap and paper towels for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives oboserved being stored in between preparation table and wall. Discontinue and store all utensils in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary boxes and debris from the basemnt storage area to ensure pest control and do their job efficiently.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves next to the cooking line visiblly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer/stove top with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jan 13, 2026
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: Garlic and oil mixture observed beingn left out at room temperature. Disconitnue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap and paper towels for all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the fryer/stove top with excess grease build-up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Storage shelves next to the cooking line visiblly soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and proviode a proper sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives oboserved being stored in between preparation table and wall. Discontinue and store all utensils in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unecessary boxes and debris from the basemnt storage area to ensure pest control and do their job efficiently.
590.006/6-501.114-C
61
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store raw whole eggs in holder on top of the cut vegetables.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and ginger on cooking line at 55F. Please store at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters. Hood sticker good until Aug 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer buckets on the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under cooking equipment and the wall behind cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Paint ceiling in basement above bulk food containers. Fix door to freezer
590.006/6-101.11-C
58
Jan 16, 2025
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: PIC will need to cold hold raw whole eggs at 45F or lower. Discontinue to store out on the cooking line. 49F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink blocked on cooking line by walk in.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace the missing hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until March 2025
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean to remove the deep dark stains on the cutting boards on the cooking line or replace boards.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the cooking line. Clean the floor under and behind the cooking line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Provide sanitizer buckets on the cooking line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... Cooking equipment on the cooking line. (top) Shelves on cooking line. exterior of bulk food containers in basement and on cooking line. Clean the wire shelves in the walk in Paint the rusty wire shelves in the walk in.
590.004/4-202.16-C
61
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to review with staff not to store raw egss on top of cut vegetables in the flip top on the cooking line.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: In prep room no paper towles. PIC provided.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean up old rodent dropings found at this time. PIC has pest control and will clean up area and have them come out for an inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the cutting boards on the cooking line. If deep dark stains do not come out please replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: POC will need to patch the hole in the ceiling in basement around storage areas.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under cooking equipment in small prep room. walk ins units and arounf larger bulk food containers in basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide sanitizer buckets for staff in kitchen.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the large orange mixer used in the prep room did have dry food stuck to the blade. PIC will need to be sure mixer id fulling cleaned and maintained between different types of meats.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all small and large bulk food containers at properly labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean bulk food containers. Shelves on cooking line. Hands to refrigerators. Top on ovens and grills on cooking line.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters and hood. The hood sticker expired June 2024. Hood will be cleaned July 26th
590.004/4-202.18-C
47
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the wall in the basement bulk food storage area has a wall that you covered with a board. The wall is falling apart and its has mold on it along with the board. PIC will need to remove clean and properly seal this area and this could help you with any rodents. 2-1-24 At this time PIC has made a lot of repairs to the walls in the basement storage area. PIC will need some more time to address a wall and a beam the will need some work. PLease address this ASAP and let me know if repairs are done before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Jan 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Egg rols 49F Bean sprouts 50F Chicken 51F all out at room temperature. This must be stored at or below 41F at all time. PIC did correct this.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink by prep sink did not have paper towels and holder was broken. Please replace and have towels at all time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed PIC will need to do a deep cleaning and remove items that are no longer being used. Then have pest control come back out before re-inspection date.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to properly cover foods in storage. Discontinue to store any food containers on the floor must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Properly label all bulk food containers small and large.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up wiping cloth buckets for staff to store them in. I found them in multiple areas.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean.... Handles to refrigerators and walk ins. Shelves in kitchen and in walk in. Exterior of bulk foos containers. Fan cover for the condencer in the walk in. Wooden shelve in walk in will need to be cleaned and sealed if not sealed. Visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters and the holders around them. Also the exterior ( top ). All visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the wall in the basement bulk food storage area has a wall that you covered with a board. The wall is falling apart and its has mold on it along with the board. PIC will need to remove clean and properly seal this area and this could help you with any rodents.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment prep tables three bay sink and walk in. Visibly soiled.
590.006/6-201.11-C
50
Jul 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef at 54F cooked chicken finger and ribs between 50F to 52F. Must be stored at or below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used for storing prepared foods. Discard old chicken boxes and discontinue using boxes for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated and not safe for food contact
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef at 54F cooked chicken finger and ribs between 50F to 52F. Must be stored at or below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement and upstairs dry storage areas. Clean and monitor for activity. Grease and debris build-up under fryer. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mice on traps- one in basement and one in dry storage room. Discard as needed Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.112-C
67
Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used for storing prepared foods. Discard old chicken boxes and discontinue using boxes for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated and not safe for food contact
590.003/3-302.11-P
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mice on traps- one in basement and one in dry storage room. Discard as needed Reviewed pest reports
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement and upstairs dry storage areas. Clean and monitor for activity. Grease and debris build-up under fryer. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
May 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw beef teriyaki at 45 chicken fingers 46F cooked ribs 45F and bean sprouts 44F. PIC will need to properly cold hold food at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to monitor holding temperatures on the coking line general cleaning of the location and to work woth pest control to address mice issue.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC is going to have to do a deep cleaning of basement prep areas and break room of old rodent droppings. After location is cleaned PIC will need to have pest control come back ut and do a full inspection and provide a full pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a sanitizer buckets for wiping cloths.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: All bulk food containers small and large will need to have a label on them
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exteror of bulk food container shelves on cooking line. wire shelves by walk in of dry food build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Discontinue and thaw the day before in refrigerator under running water or cook frozen.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on cook line had ashes in it. PIC will need to have the staff smoke outside and not use the sinks as ashtrays.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to ckeck traps and glue boards that pest control puts down and remove the ones that have dead rodents on them and replace with new one.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under and behind cooking equipment in basement prep areas of any debris and old rodent droppings.
590.006/6-201.11-C
50
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There are rodent droppings in the basement and along the stairs. Clean to remove and provide ipm reports to fix the problem and keep them from coming back.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: They are using cardboard boxes to store items in the fridge. Provide cleanable containers. The bulk storage containers are soiled. Clean to remove debris.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pu Pu Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pu Pu Restaurant on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pu Pu Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Pu Pu Restaurant.
How does Pu Pu Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?
Pu Pu Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.
Has Pu Pu Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pu Pu Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pu Pu Restaurant 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 Pu Pu Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pu Pu Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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