Tiger Sugar
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2025
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Tiger Sugar stretching back to 2022. Tiger Sugar was last inspected on Jan 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Tiger Sugar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under dump sink at front service area is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all trash receptacles.
590.005/5-501.113-C
90
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pans in service line hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Sinks in service area must be re caulked. Black build up around sink. Repair
590.006/6-501.18-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wooden shelf in servce area with visable chips. Remove and replace shelfing.
590.004/4-101.17-C
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Feb 5, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: 70F at production line hand sink. Hot water in other locations in establishment. Ensure all hand sinks have water at least 100F.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled trap in back of house. Remove.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled pan in back of house hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink and dump sink with soiled caulking. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
70
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice on counter at 90F for unknown time. Discarded by PC. Cooked rice needs to be held hot over 135F or cold below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked custards in deep containers with lids in refrigerator at 90F. PIC stated they had been made more than 3 hours prior. Discarded by PIC Cooked foods need to be cooled according to time and temperature requirements
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of cooked tiuna and eel in reach-in cooler at 55F for unknown time. Discarded by PIC. Milk holding at 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Manager needs to retrain staff to properly cool custards and store cooked rice. Review cool methods time and temperature requirements and hot and cold holding
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: Food protection manager certification posted for former employee. Provice current certification for current employee.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Wiping cloths need to be stored in sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Fire in upstairs restaurant storage room on the 2nd floor water damage affecting the basement location. Establishment to remain voluntarily closed. Provide all necessary cleaning/sanitizing. /disinfecting provide cleaning documentation be re-inspected by building electrical Health before approval to re-open
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize all affected floors/walls/ceiling to remove all stagnate/standing water
590.006/6-201.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean /sanitize/disinfect all affected equipment & wares due to a fire/sprinkler discharge in the above restaurant.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Jan 6, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Mixed according to label directions. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Custard cooling in covered containers on ice not ice bath. Removed covers and added water. Cooled to 110F in 20 minutes. Retrain staff to set up ice bath and cool custard to 41F before covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Corrected on site. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Jul 19, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach on kitchen floor. Provide pest control plan from licensed pest control operator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand soap at kitchen hand sink. All hand sinks must have soap towels and hot water at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooling custard at 140F in melted ice bath. Refresh ice as needed to cool foods. Warm water does not cool foods properly.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue traps in storage rooms with dead roaches. Fly strip in mop closet with dead flies. Remove dead insects regularly to avoid accumulation.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tiger Sugar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tiger Sugar on file is from Jan 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tiger Sugar?
Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tiger Sugar.
How does Tiger Sugar compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Tiger Sugar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Tiger Sugar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tiger Sugar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tiger Sugar 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 Tiger Sugar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tiger Sugar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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