Winsor Dimsum Cafe
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Winsor Dimsum Cafe eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with build up and debris. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back alley has debris and excess trash in alleyway. Clean ground of all soils and build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all excess items and trash in alleyway to prevent potential pest contaminants.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple food products observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts. 3 bay sink has been set up. Call for service.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils on the exterior of unit as well as the interior of the unit. All shelfing on production line has build up and soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under production line hand sink are soiled. Sides of equiptment are soiled with grease and build up. Under all equiptment soiled. Front of microwave is soiled with food build up. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on floor in prep area. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Prep sink observed with faucet leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess unused equiptment observed in back alley way. Remove all excess items.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed on sink in kitchen. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed on sink in kitchen. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pot in production line hand sink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine in basement has soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Variances (c)
Inspector notes: When asked where soiled mop water is dumped PIC did not have an answer. Dump soiled mop water in toilet with approved variance. Fill out variance form and send back for approval.
590.008/8-103.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cutting board in kitchen. Discard.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess bags of trash in back alley way. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wire shelfing above warewash area is soiled. Under equiptment on cookline is soiled. Under dish machine is soiled. Shelfing on cookline has heavy food debris and build up. Clean all shelfing in kitchen production line area. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat foods stored directly on top of raw meats on production line. Cabbage discarded. Spoke to PIC about seperating raw and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink blocked with multiple buckets. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food items removed from original container observed without labels in server area. Provide label.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of open product in walk in cooler. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees on production line observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash can in alley way observed uncovered. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on wall behind fryolater. Excess water under production line equpitment. Shelfing in warewash area soiled. Under dish washer is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used in freezer. Remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
52
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead rodent on trap under dishmachine. Discard to prevent contamination. Corrected on site
590.006/6-501.112-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen on back door not attached to frame. Repair as needed to prevent pests from entering
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Apr 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live cockroaches observed in dishmachine area. Rat droppings in basement and under dish machine. Clean all areas and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports. Consult pest control for action plan to control pests.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink area in kitchen soiled. Clean to prevent contamination from hands.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils debris and moisture under dish machine and fryer. Clean and dry areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Congee in plastic container at 100F after 2 hours. Silken tofu in covered pot at 105F after 2 hours. Congee and tofu discarded. Retrain staff to cool congee and tofu to 70F within 2 hours then down to 41F in 4 more hours.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink near prep area soiled. Corrected on site. Maintin handsinks clean at all times to prevent cross contamination. Staff observed using handsink at stirfry station.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Tiles missing on wall near washwashing area. Repair as needed for smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Basement screen door to alley with holes and does not fit door frame securely. Replace/repair as necessary such that outer openings are completely covered to prevent pests from entering premises
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Reach-in coolers in kitchen soiled interior exterior and handles. Clean refrigeraton regularly to prevent contmination. Exterior of basement freezer and ice machine with spills and soils. Cleana nd maintain. Debris and discarded items behind basement chest freezer. Clean to avoid attracting and harboring pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Winsor Dimsum Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Winsor Dimsum Cafe on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Winsor Dimsum Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Winsor Dimsum Cafe.
How does Winsor Dimsum Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Winsor Dimsum Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Winsor Dimsum Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Winsor Dimsum Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Winsor Dimsum Cafe 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 Winsor Dimsum Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Winsor Dimsum Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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