Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine

1894 Centre St, West Roxbury, MA 02132

Southeast Asian

Last inspected: Mar 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Compared to other West Roxbury restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control do some more baiting in the ceiling in the basement and kitchen area. In basement I can see droppings. Please have this addressed with pest control 3-7-25 Please have pest control come out again before next re-inspection. After reading reports recommendations noted will need to be taken care of and removed from the report. As discussed please have them cheack the ceilings and fix the tile at the bottom of the stairs to basement.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control do some more baiting in the ceiling in the basement and kitchen area. In basement I can see droppings. Please have this addressed with pest control

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor in the walk in and along the walls in basement. Clean floor under and behind dishwasher and cooking equipment.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: In dinning room above hand sink please fix broken ceiling tiles. In basement please put a door sweep on the door between your unit and next door as discussed.

590.006/6-101.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Please review with staff not to store knives between equipment (refrigerators) on cooking line.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Oct 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw whole eggs on the cook line at 57F. PIC discarded and will store at or below 45F going forward.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have pest control inspect under and around the dishwasher. Evidence of roddent droppings.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean shelves in the kitchen. Wooden shelves had some build up on them

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the hood filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker good until Dec 2024

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: To the right of the hood in the kitchen PIC will need to clean the wall and ceiling from some grease build up.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean interior and exterior of three door refrigerator. Handles also soiled. Replace moldy caulking at the three bay sink.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to have the hood cleaning company com back out and replace the hood sticker. The year stamped out was 2023. Hood good until March.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the wall to the right of the food on cooking line. Visibly soiled.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: There is some food debris along the gaskets of the flip top refrigertors. Clean to remove. There is some grease and carbon buildup on the cooking line. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine on file is from Mar 21, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine.

How does Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine compare to other restaurants in West Roxbury?

Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the West Roxbury average of 88.

Has Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine 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 Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Somtum Modern Thai Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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