Wow Bao

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wow Bao has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Nov 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“Sanitizing solutions testing devices” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average East Boston facility scores 91, putting Wow Bao on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test kits on site are for chlorine / Sanitizer used in multi-quat. Provide correct test kits for quaternary ammonia
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in September 2025 / Contact hood cleaning company
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips. provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without soap. provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line without paper towels. provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with single use take-out container stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes stored on the floor insode walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No Allergen Awarness Certificate on site. provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide quaternary ammonia test kits for the 3 bay sink
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Feb 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wow Bao last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wow Bao on file is from Nov 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wow Bao?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wow Bao.

How does Wow Bao compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Wow Bao most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Wow Bao's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wow Bao have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wow Bao 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 Wow Bao inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Bao is inspected around two times per year on average.