Wow Tikka
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2024, Wow Tikka has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Wow Tikka is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Cold holding unit on line holding TCS foods not working - Repair to maintain proper temperature 41 F and below Food stored on ice
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Food handler in back prep left the establishment and returned to food prep without washing hand prior Food handler returned to food handling without washing hands - no soap and paper towels at this hand sink
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection - Proof that the employees have not been properly trained in food safaety and sanitation as it relates the their assigned duties and that the PIC is not properly overseeing day to day opeations and taking corrective action
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC at time of my arrival Owner arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty on serving line
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand cleanser at hand sink on serving line
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler in prep area chewing food while doing prep
590.002/2-401.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on grease trap
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Storing food contacts in milk crate
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on cooking/heating equipment throughout Soils on sandwich press
590.004/4-602.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Cold holding unit on line holding TCS foods not working - Repair to maintain proper temperature 41 F and below Food stored on ice
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods are not stored in food grade covered containers
590.003/3-306.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
37
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic squeeze bottles without labels. Provide at all times
590.003/3-302.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker exp 11/25. Provide updated maintenance.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris stored in the dry goods caged area. Clean to remove all debris
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Water pipe burst no water in the establishment
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: 6 pounds of cooked chicken 50F prep the night before per PIC stored in the upright refrigerator unit . PIC voluntarily dispose and denature the 6lbs of chicken. Reviewed cooling process with PIC. Additional training materials will be provided
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: carrot slaw 50F chopped tomato 50F cucumber slice 50F. Food was removed and placed in walk in unit at 36F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Reheated Veg Kheema 67F meatball 68F stored in the upright hot holding unit. Food was in the warmer for abou 20 minutes. PIC reheated all the foods to 165F and up. Reviewed reheating process with PIC. Additional training materials will be provided.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitizer test strips. Provide Inspector test strips was used.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of both microwaves observed soiled with visible food spills induction cooktop observed soiled in between equipments observed soiled by dry food spills panini press observed with heavy carbon build up. Clean and sanitize to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to train staff on P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several containers of prep foods made the night before and earlier in the day today observed without date marking. Provide made/ discard date.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker observed expired March 3rd 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hood cleaning company
590.006/6-501.14-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator unit and hot holding unit observed without a conspiciuous thermimeter. Provide and maintain visible.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous squeeze bottles at the service line and refrigerator observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original container
590.003/3-302.12-C
37
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Whole fruit and vegetables being prepped on premieses - no food prep sink - install food prep sink per code When establishment had its opening inspection they owner/operator stated all produce would be pre-washed and precut
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2024 - BFD notified via email during inspection
590.004/4-301.14-C
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed not hand washing during inspection Observed food handler donning on single use glove and did not wash hands prior
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Food container in hand sink and wire shelving blocking hand sink
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No PIC assigned at time of arrival. An employee on site contacted the manager during inspection PIC arrived during inspection
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Washing fruits and vegetables (pf)
Inspector notes: Whole fruit and vegetables being prepped on premieses - no food prep sink - install food prep sink per code When establishment had its opening inspection they owner/operator stated all produce would be pre-washed and precut
590.003/3-302.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler in back prep/ware washing area not wearing hair restraint
590.002/2-402.11-C
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired May 2024 - BFD notified via email during inspection
590.004/4-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls and attachments
590.006/6-201.11-C
52
Apr 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wow Tikka last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wow Tikka on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wow Tikka?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wow Tikka.
How does Wow Tikka compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Wow Tikka most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Wow Tikka's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wow Tikka have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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 four times per year on average.
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