Spicy World

7 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Spicy World has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 4, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Spicy World's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 4, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Containers of raw chopped garlic in oil in cooler without date marking. Date mark prepped foods held over 24 hours discard after 7 days

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior and door to ice machine with soils. Clean and maintain

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink basin in kitchen with soils. Clean to prevent contamination. Hand sinks for hand washing only.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dry cleaning-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Grease and food under cookline equipment- fryer and wok. Clean and maintain

590.004/4-603.11-C

Mar 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Cleaning for 3/15

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean to rpevent contamination. Hand sink at cook line soiled. Clean to prevent contamination from hands.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under cookline coolers and equipment heavily soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Bottom of basement meat cooler soiled. Shelf under microwave in kitchen with food debris. Old rat droppings in basement corner. Clean and maintain all areas.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 13, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Dish machine sanitizer not registering chlorine sanitizer. Use quats sanitizer at 3 compartment sink. Service company on site at end of inspection. Chlorine 100ppm.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen hand sink blocked with bucket of french fries. Keep hand sinks clear and accessible.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with mold-like build-up. Clean regularly to prevent contamination. 3 compartment sink with soils. Clean and maintain clean.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. PIC stated cleaning is scheduled for next week.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under dish machine soiled. Wall behind dish machine soiled. Floor under 3 compartment sink soiled. Top of dish machine and wall behind soiled. Floor under cookline soiled. Cookline cooler- interior and exterior soiled. Clean all areas

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spicy World last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spicy World on file is from Aug 4, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spicy World?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Spicy World.

How does Spicy World compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Spicy World most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Spicy World's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Spicy World have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Spicy World means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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