Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen has been inspected 14 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: 2-27-2026: Upon reinspection work was done on the sink but it is not an air gap as there is no air gap between the pipe and the fixture leading to the waste system. Have your licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap at the prep sink above the warewashing machine.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen observed opened containers of sauces that state they must be refrigerated after opening. Per a discussion with the chef and person in charge they state that the sauces had been opened a few days ago. The staff voluntarily discarded three #10 cans of sauce. Keep TCS foods at 41F and below or 135F and above.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the sink above the warewashing machine observed staff preparing raw chicken in the sink basin. There is no air gap at the sink above the warewashing machine but there is an air gap at a sink next to the ice machine. Cease using the sink above the warewashing machine to prep food unless a licensed plumber pulls proper permits and installs an air gap at that sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: At both hand sinks in the kitchen observed basins blocked by items. Hand sinks should be accessible at all times and not used for anything else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in the kitchen between the wall and a cold holding unit. Store utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: In the restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed four packages of frozen commercially prepared dumplings stored on metro shelving. Upon having a conversation with the staff they state the packaged dumplings are left out to thaw. Use only approved thawing methods: under cool running water in a refrigerator or as part of the cooking process. The staff placed the dumplings into refrigeration to thaw properly.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet with the video recording system observed ceiling tiles not properly seated into the drop ceiling allowing for pest entry. Repair or replace the ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-501.11-C
55
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice bin. Store scoops outside of bin to prevent contamination from the hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
95
Jul 11, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Lid of grease trap observed rusty and peeling. Resurface as needed for smooth cleanable durable surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop in ice machine. Store scoop outside of ice machine to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Spills on walk-in refrigerator floor. Food and debris under prep table and behind soup stoves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not testing for 3 compartment sink. Out of quats sanitizer. Re-wash and sanitize utensils. Set up sanitizer with chlorine- 50ppm Monitor chemical levels to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris on kitchen floor under fryer dish machine and prep tables. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
May 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an air gap in the drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soils on ceiling aboved ductless hood vented fryer.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cases of single use articles/to go containers being stored in vaulted basement equipment room with dirt floor. REMOVE.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Food contact surface equipment being stored in unifinshed basement vault mechanical room with dirt floor. REMOVE.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
74
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked sprouts 50F par cooked eggs 51F. Product made within the hour removed from service and placed on ice to cool to below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Food preparation/culinary sink does not have an air gap in the drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of employee handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler at front service line is holding at 51F. Make all necessary repairs. Foods placed in unit prepared within the hour placed on indirect contact with ice to cool. Service call placed should be repaired same day per PIC on site.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The on site person in charge had no knowledge of a proper illness policy or symptoms of exlusion. Retrain staff. Handout provided.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Ductless hood with no hood sticker visible soils. Provide sticker from a proffesional hood maintenance company. Emailed link.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Food contact surface equipment being stored in unifinshed basement vault mechanical room with dirt floor. REMOVE.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous cases of single use articles/to go containers being stored in vaulted basement equipment room with dirt floor. REMOVE.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean soils on ceiling aboved ductless hood vented fryer.
590.004/4-602.13-C
39
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with black mol-like substance. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items without dates-cooked eggs bamboo mushrooms. Prepped in the past 2 days. Any prepped food held over 24 hours requires date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings and food debris under refrigeration stoves and tables in kitchen. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests. Monitor for activity. Review pest reports- no activity noted
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow leak under sink at dish washer. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PLastic bag over grease trap. Soiled cardboard as barrier next to table. Discard plastic and cardboard. Resurface grease trap as needed. Use materials that are cleanable durable and nonabsorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
67
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked tofu on the counter at 60F- Removed and placed in refrigeration Per the PIC the product was cooked less than 2 hours prior
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling and preparing chives with bre hands Cut product was discarded his hands were washed and gloves put on during the inspection
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (p)
Inspector notes: Pitcher to ninja blender is heavily damaged and repaired with duct tape- Replace
590.004/4-101.11-P
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher that was not in use at the time of the inspection is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Chlorine tested at 0ppm Establishmnet shall use disposible tableware until repairs are made to the warewashing machine to maintain chlorine at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and behind equipment with soils- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops with handles in product- Store with handle up out of the product- Corrected Bowls used in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handles
590.003/3-304.12-C
52
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked noodles held on the counter at 68F Fried tofu held on the counter 78F Per the PIC products on the counter less than an hour Removed and placed in walkin to properly cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing hands in the prep sink Wash hands in designated handwashing sinks- Corrected
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors along walls with heavy black buildup Walls behind prep line with soils Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: -Eggs used in ramen (Undercooked to 135F) cooled and held in refrigeration at 60F. Product is stored in plastic container on top of other products in lift top refrigerator. Additional eggs below are at 40F. Discontinue storing eggs in plastic container above the other products in refrigeration. Product removed placed in a metal pan and put into the walkin at 38F -Noodles for ramen being stored on the table at thecooking station at 70F. Per the product labeling the noodles shall be held refrigerated or frozen. Discontinue storing product on the counter in ambient temperatures. Product was placed in the refrigeration next to the cooking area- Refrigeration at 37F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using an online menu system. The online menu has a disclosure but is missing the reminder on products offered raw or undercooked- Make corrections
590.003/3-603.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in the space between the wallandthe refrigerator- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
74
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp wiping cloths on counters in back prep- Maintain in sanitizer solution- Corrected
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Employees storing in use knife between wall and lift top refrigeration- Discontinue Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen.
How does Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen 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 Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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