Xi Cha

350 Longwood Av, Boston, MA 02115

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Xi Cha has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Xi Cha's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Items in hand sink basin in back area Items blocking hand sink acccess in back area PIC/CFPM took corrective action during inspection

590.005/5-205.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Inuse utensils are stored in stagnant water

590.003/3-304.12-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused equipment - Declutter

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy build up of dust on portable fan on refrigeration unit Build up of soils on interior of cabinets

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses

590.003/3-304.14-C

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

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

May 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Separation-storage (p)

Inspector notes: Can of raid spray observed stored next to liquid sugar. Discontinue Corrected on site by PIC

590.007/7-201.11-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Front of the house and warewashing area handsinks observed blocked by utensils and blender. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contaminations by hands. Corrected on site by PIC **Observed handwashing during inspection by PIC

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide accurate test strips. Provide Inspector test strip was used to determine sanitizer concentration.

590.004/4-501.116-PF

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

Inspector notes: P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report. CFPM to train staff on managerial controls.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Dispensing/ serving utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue. Corrected on site by PIC

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution

590.003/3-304.14-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap

590.006/6-501.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused unnecessary and equipment that does not pertain to this business

590.006/6-501.114-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit 50 F in serving area

590.004/4-501.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Storing utensils in container with water

590.003/3-304.12-C

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager for this location

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Both hand wash sink are bocked - one with a prep table and there other with debris - PIC took corrective action during inspection

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager for this location

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Both hand sinks do not have employee hand wash signs

590.006/6-301.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary/broken equipment from premises

590.006/6-501.114-C

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Establishment is now selling frozen gellato.Provide proper frozen desserts license on the current Health Permit PIC instructed to fill out the attached application and send to ISDHealth@Boston.gov to receive a bill and one time payment link

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

May 31, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Milk 48-50F in Counter single door open top unit for 30-60min. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC removed to alternate unit to cool/hold 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Single door open top unit reading 60F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below

590.004/4-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xi Cha last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xi Cha on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xi Cha?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Xi Cha.

How does Xi Cha compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Xi Cha most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Xi Cha's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Xi Cha have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Xi Cha means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Xi Cha inspected?

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

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