Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center has eight inspections in the public record. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Mar 11, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Took temperature of the chicken in the hot holding unit chicken- 130F . PIC asked the staff to remove and reheat. Chicken 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips at the 3 bay sink (behind the bakery). Provide test kit.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No means to dry hands at the handsink between the walk in and hot holding unit (near the grill) Provide means to dry hands
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no signage on the self serving buffets. "Please use utensils". Please provide signage.
590.003/3-307.11-C
67
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tile outside basement kitchen elevator. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed with unrestrained beard. Provide hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
90
May 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food worker don clean gloves without first washing hands. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees touching ready to eat cheese and fruit with bare hands. Foods voluntarily discarded. Retrain staff.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Rolling rack of foods for next day breakfast not date marked. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Rolling rack of pastry obstructing bakery handsink rolling rack obstructing kitchen handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floor with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food workers eating in the kitchen. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-401.11-C
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff preparing products without properly washing hands- Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Both handwashing sinks at the coffee station covered at the time of the inspection- Review with all staff
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees cutting vegetables without previously washing- Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Priorityviolations noted on inspection report Provide information to the Health Department for approval of a HACCP for the acidification of rice
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Rice at the action station is being acidified and at the time of the inspection was at 54F-60F The location does not have an approved HACCP for the rice At the time of the inspection the rice was tested and was at 4.3ph Discontinue the process acidifying sushi rice to serve in ambient temperatures until a HACCP is approved by the Health Department Reviewed with Principal Inspector Diane Chalifoux Judge at the time of the inspection
590.008/8-201.13-C
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water from automated sanitizer dispenser was at 130F at the time of the initial inspection Procedures have been put into place to properly cool sanitizer water to 65F-85F as specified by the manufacturer Repairs are scheduled to place a cold water line and mixing valve at 3 bay sink to properly maintain temperature Sanitizer tested at 300ppm at this time
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Sep 19, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken ceiling tile in warewashing area- Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
May 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato and cucumber salad at 46F on service line- Removed and placed in the blast chiller At the time of the reinspection products tatziki muhammara hummus at 49F-53F in service line. Removed and placed in refrigeration Review with all employees
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Water from automated sanitizer dispenser at 130F at the time of the inspection- Unable to properly test sanitizer Maintain at 65F-75F as specified by the manufacturer
590.004/4-501.116-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water from automated sanitizer dispenser was at 130F at the time of the initial inspection Procedures have been put into place to properly cool sanitizer water to 65F-85F as specified by the manufacturer Repairs are scheduled to place a cold water line and mixing valve at 3 bay sink to properly maintain temperature Sanitizer tested at 300ppm at this time
590.005/5-205.15-C
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May 10, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(b) & (e) responsibility of permit holder person in charge and conditional employees (pf )
Inspector notes: An employee with symptoms of gastrointestinal issues that was tested for illness on 04/27/22 was actively working as of 05/09/22. Employee neglected to report symptoms of illness to employer. As of 05/10/22 employee is not currently on site and needs to be retested and cleared prior to returning to work Employees are required to sign employee illness policy on a yearly basis- Review illness policy and procedures with all employees
590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato and cucumber salad at 46F on service line- Removed and placed in the blast chiller
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Water from automated sanitizer dispenser at 130F at the time of the inspection- Unable to properly test sanitizer Maintain at 65F-75F as specified by the manufacturer
590.004/4-501.116-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center.
How does Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center 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 Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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