Rod Thai Family Taste
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Rod Thai Family Taste eight times, with records going back to 2023. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Rod Thai Family Taste's latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. 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
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing sinks. Discard sponges. Do not use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 70F water. Store scoop clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle with grill cleaner without label. Label all chemical bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Dish machine not rinsing above 170F. Sanitize all utensils and equipment in 3 compartment sink until rinsing above 180F. Service machine as needed.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Wash ahnds in hand sink. Retrain staff to always use hand sink to wash hands.
590.002/2-301.15-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 69F water. Store spoon clean and dry to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap next to ice machine with dead roaches. Flies on fly strip over grease trap. Discarded on site. Send current pest report.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Moisture and soils in corner of basement. Clean and dry to avoid atracting flies and pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
61
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap under basement prep sink. Consult plumber for estimate to install air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all chemical spray bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for testing dish machine final rinse temperature. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps with dead roaches and flies. Discard glue traps regularly to prevent accumulation of dead pests.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at warewashing. Discard sponges. Use scouring pads or stainless steel for washing food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under shelves around dish machine and under front of house refrigerator. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils debris and moisture under wok station around dish machine and around grease trap in basement. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Keep floors clean and dry.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen staff without hats. Provide hats or hairnets.
590.002/2-402.11-C
50
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken boxes used for storing prepped foods. Discard chicken boxes. Discontinue using old chicken boxes to store food. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of chemical unlabeled. Label all chemical spray bottles from bulk container.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for testing final rinse temperature of dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain. Blade of can opener visibly soiled. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken at 95 in deep container in refrigerator. Cooked in last hour. Spread out and cooled to 70F in 10 minutes. Maximize surface area to allow foods to cook quickly and safely.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse in basement near ice machine. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoon for rice in 70F water. Store spoon clean and dry or in water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and debris under and behind dishmachine basement storage shelves and coner of basement with elertical panels. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for bathroom trash bin. Provide covered bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discard sponges and discontinue using for washing food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Oct 11, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire in esatblishment not self reported in th event of a fire or flood please contact health division in the future
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire in establishment ansul system released and water from fire department on food contact surfaces ensure cleaning by proffessional cleankng company and supply paper work for all work done
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents and walls with smoke damage from fire clean by professional cleaning company and supply paper work for work done
590.006/6-201.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment throughout establishment with water damage from fire department and ansul system clean by proffessional cleaning company
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Sep 12, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in water- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor with heavy built up soils Areas include under equipment in the kitche and along walls and equipment in the lower area Clean establishment with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous repairs noted on pest control report to reduce the presence or possibility of pests in the establishment- Make all nessesary repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in water- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of floor with heavy built up soils Areas include under equipment in the kitche and along walls and equipment in the lower area Clean establishment with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door of establishment open at the time of the inspection Door must be closed or provide an appropriate barrier
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous repairs noted on pest control report to reduce the presence or possibility of pests in the establishment- Make all nessesary repairs
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting up fried chicken with no gloves on- Corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection I observed a paper bag with products on the front counter. The product was packaged in a corndog box with a reciept attached. Through an interview with the PIC I was told the product is banana sticky rice and is for personal consumption. Through further questions it was concluded that the product is an item listed on the menu at the establishment and it is made at a family members home. The product was removed at the time of the inspection. Establishment shall not serve items made in a private home
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is partially cooking chicken for use and finishing cooking the product at the time of service- Discontinue
590.003/3-401.14-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee washing hands in the 3 bay sink- Discontinue and use available handwashing sinks
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cockroach like insects on the wall at the 3 bay sink- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee rinsing used equipment in the 3 bay sink with only soap and water and then put equipment away- Food contact surfaces shall be washed rinsed sanitized and air dry- Corrected
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous partially used containers with ready to eat foods with no datemarking-
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers with products on counters with no labeling
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in stagnant water- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rod Thai Family Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rod Thai Family Taste on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rod Thai Family Taste?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rod Thai Family Taste.
How does Rod Thai Family Taste compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Rod Thai Family Taste most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Rod Thai Family Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rod Thai Family Taste have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rod Thai Family Taste 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 Rod Thai Family Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rod Thai Family Taste is inspected around four times per year on average.
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