Thai Dish Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Thai Dish Restaurant five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (p)
Inspector notes: Several equipment placed for air drying soiled to touch and sight. Clean and santize properly.
590.004/4-501.111-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap and paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent like droppings observed on the floor at storage area and on the shelves at bulk food storage area. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator and clean properly the area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor at warewashing area prep area storage area under stoage shelves- Soiled.--- Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use items piled up in one of the storage rooms together with cardboard boxes. Remove clean and store properly.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of equipment with encrusted debris or stained. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent with some grease build up. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of equipment of the cooking line and utility pipes with large grease build up. Clean to remove. Several shelves throughout the establishment soiled. Clean all properly. Interior and exterior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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May 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Garlic and oil held in ambient temperatures- Voluntarily discarded at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of cockroachactivity throughout- Expired insects on sticky traps Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Owner shall maintain aproper cleaning schedule and pest control treatments at the establishment
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in establishment wth encrusted food soils Areas include but not limited to floors under and behind equipment Storage shelving in back areas Walls behind areas Clean establishment throughout
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed in service refrigeration at the cookline were at avove 41F Cooked chicken at 100F Cut vegetables 48F Reviewed rocess with the PIC to ensure products are at 41F or below prior to placing out for use in the service line All products above 41F removed and placed in freezer to finish cooling
590.003/3-501.16-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on surfaces throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: While packaging noodles on a back prep table the noodles were placed directly on the table and were touching an unsanitized wall with soils behind the table. The part of the product that was touching the wall was voluntarily discarded Reviewed with staff to place the product in a clean and sanitized container while packaging
590.003/3-305.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under equipment with soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Aug 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: PIC states employee washes hands in container with water soap sometimes. Observed container near cooking line. Wash hands properly between tasks at the hand sink.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure that employees wash hands properly all the time at handsink.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink slow leaking at the bottom. Contained with plastic container. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Floor at the warewashing area soiled. Floor at storage area soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some bulk food container without proper enclosing lid. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of some refrigerating unit soiled. Counters at the warewashing area soiled. Exterior of some bulk food storage units very soiled. ---Clean all properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly with sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water in ambient temperature. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Screen door at the rear damaged with holes. Repair.
590.006/6-202.16-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container soiled . Clean properly.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use equipment piled up at storage area making it very difficult to clean the floor. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed two food processors with very soiled exterior. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Several pots and pans soiled to touch and sight at warewashing area air drying section. Clean and sanitize properly to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Some utensils stored in soiled stagnant water. Discontinue.Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several bulk foos units soiled. Clean properly. Several storage shelves soiled. Clean properly. Exterior of equipment at cooking line and utility pipes soiled with grease. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes with single use take-out containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Some knifes with rust. clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several packaged food products stored on the floor. Elevate properly. Some frozen dumplings stored without lids inside freezer. Cover properly. Some bulk food containers without matching/ closed lids. Provide.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thai Dish Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thai Dish Restaurant on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thai Dish Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thai Dish Restaurant.
How does Thai Dish Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Thai Dish Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Thai Dish Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thai Dish Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Thai Dish Restaurant 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 Thai Dish Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thai Dish Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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