Show Malatang

16 Tyler St, Boston, MA 02111

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

High Risk

Show Malatang appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 10, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.

“Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Bean sprouts left out in ambient air at 66F. Discarded. Ensure cold holding of 41F or below for all cold held product.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Items observed in warewash area hand sink. Corrected on site. Hand sinks should only be used for hand washing.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Live dog observed in store waiting area. Only service animals allowed in establishment.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple containers of uncovered food product in establishment. Cover to prevent potential contaminants.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee on production line without hair restraint. Provide.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Under three bay sink observed with soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat product. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Packaged meals in refrigeration without any date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: No hood sticker observed on hood system. Schedule cleaning appointment.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw shells eggs stored over ready to eat product at front counter refrigerator. Corrected.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Mini hot dogs and spam inside production line cooler at 60F. Product had just been placed in top level of unit one hour prior. Moved to refrigeration unit. Ensure cold holding of 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Bucket observed in front counter hand sink. Corrected on site.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Preventing contamination from hands (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employee use bare hand contact with produce and meats that were then going to be cooked. Limit use of bare hand contact.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottle at front counter. Provide label.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Hood system appears to be a residential system. Referred to BFD.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Toilets and urinals (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet in bathroom is damaged and not working properly. Repair.

590.005/5-203.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Front counter hand sink observed leaking. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Using drain plugs (c)

Inspector notes: Floor drain at front counter observed with no cover. Provide cover.

590.005/5-501.114-C

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No Vomit kit supply

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No device to test high temp. machine supply

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Show Malatang last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Show Malatang on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Show Malatang?

Across the inspection record, “packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Show Malatang.

How does Show Malatang compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Show Malatang most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Show Malatang's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Show Malatang have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Show Malatang means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Show Malatang inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Show Malatang is inspected around two times per year on average.

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