Wow Tikka

84 Peterborough St, Boston, MA 02215

Indian

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Wow Tikka has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

Wow Tikka's latest score of 100 sits above the Boston average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Cooling (p)

Inspector notes: Chicken cooked more than 2 hours prior stored in refrigerator covered at 75-80F. Discarded by PIC. Cool cooked foods according to health code parameters

590.003/3-501.14-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener blade with food debris. Maintain clean to prevent contamination

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expoired. Provide cleaning date

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wodden pallet in walk-in refrigerator with boxes stacked on top. Discard pallet. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Prepared sauce for sale in canning jars. PIC stated jars are not boiled for canning process. Discontinue packaging in canning jars. Use jars that do not seal. Removed from shelf.

590.003/3-502.12-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Foods for self-service without complete labels. Labeling information sent via email. Provide labels with complete information.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Basement prep sink and and sink leak. Repair as needed. Keep floors clean and dry to avoid attracting pests

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in soapy water. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement under and around shelves and freezers. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest report- activity noted

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to set up three bay sink properly due to lack of sanitizer. She stated they ran out last knight and it will arrive this morning. Three bay sink filled with soiled utensils. Provide proper warewashing all the time (Wash Rinse Sanitize).

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Re-train staff with regard to proper warewashing and hand sink usage.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near serving line used to store soiled utensils. Remove use for hand washing only. Handsink at lower level has two plastic hoses draining in it. Remove and plumb properly.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at the lower level without paper towel. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single-service take out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Storage areas rooms and receptacles capacity and availability (c)

Inspector notes: Grease containers at the rear soiled . Clean to remove.

590.005/5-501.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nov 28, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wow Tikka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wow Tikka on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wow Tikka?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wow Tikka.

How does Wow Tikka compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Wow Tikka most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Wow Tikka's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wow Tikka have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wow Tikka 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 Tikka inspected?

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

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