Superstar Cuisine

1156 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136

Catering

Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Superstar Cuisine has three inspections in the public record. Superstar Cuisine was last inspected on Sep 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention air gap” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Superstar Cuisine's latest score of 70 falls below the Hyde Park average of 84. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed eggs being stored on the middle shelf in the refrigeration unit. Recommended making on side all vegatables and the other side meat and eggs. Organize the refrigeration unit and provide proper storage.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No towels at the hand sink in the kitchen or in the bathroom downstairs. PIC provided towels at the time of the inspection. Ensure towels or means to dry hands are provided at all times.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floor in the basement. Sweep and organize basement. Remove soda racks. Observed grease build up under the fryolators. Degrease floors to remove grease build up. Observed soiled backsplash and stove top. Clean to remove soil and grease.

590.006/6-201.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items being stored in the refrigeration unit with no covers/lids. Provide lids/covers Observed open bags of rice beans and flour. Provide food grade containers with lids. Observed open tomato cans. Provide food grade containers.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap under prep sink. Contact licensed plumber. Provide invoice.

590.005/5-202.13-P

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: No air gap under prep sink. Contact licensed plumber. Provide invoice.

590.005/5-202.13-P

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

Inspector notes: Chicken @ 70F-PIC removed and reheated chicken to 165F. Hot holding on steam table 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer - Provide commercial grade sanitizer.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit onsite. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to back exterior door.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: No light shields covers in the kitchen area. Provide light shield covers.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Using drain plugs (c)

Inspector notes: No drain plugs. Provide

590.005/5-501.114-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper storage in basement. Ensure food is 6 inches off of the floor .

590.003/3-305.11-C

Food storage prohibited areas (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food being stored under the sewage pipes. Provide enclosure around the pipe if you store any food items.

590.003/3-305.12-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled dishes inside prep sink. Remove soiled dishes and ensure staff is trained on not using the prep sink to store soiled dishes.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Superstar Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Superstar Cuisine on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Superstar Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention air gap” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Superstar Cuisine.

How does Superstar Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

Superstar Cuisine most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has Superstar Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Superstar Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Superstar Cuisine 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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