Xian Rougamo

417 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108

Chinese

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Xian Rougamo seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Xian Rougamo is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Sprinkler break in kitchen area. No fire or soot observed. Fire alarm discharged. Water throughout kitchen. Fire panel must be reset prior to re opening.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Water throughout kitchen area and equiptment. Clean and sanitize all areas of kitchen prior to re opening.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelving under tea service in front counter with peeling and worn paint resurface or repaint

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: 1) Floor under tea service area with soils and debris clean to remove 2) Floor throughout kitchen under shelving and cooking line with line derbis and soils clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked bean sprouts in deep container at 68F on service line. Cool bean sprouts completely to 41F before placing into service. Use ice water for cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at service counter out of soap. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard on shelf in kitchen and shelf at service station. Discontinue using cardboard to line shelves. Use materials that are smooth cleanable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement storage behind freezers. Clean and monitor for activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 23, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Upon inspection There was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer solution in all work/prep locations. PIC corrected Chlorine sanitizer 50PPM

590.004/4-303.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: 2023 Health Permit is not paid.Provide proper payment. Discussed with the owner to Email ISDHealth@boston.gov to request a bill and one time payment link

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sep 28, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Label all spray bottles that contain toxic chemicals

590.007/7-101.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood and all hood attachments to the hood over the hot line. Remove soils and grease buildup. On the ceiling in the kitchen replace the out of pace ceiling tile. Clean the wall behind the hot line. Remove grease buildup. Clean the floor area under the hot line.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Remove food items stored directly under the hand sink. Discontinue storing food items near the hand sink

590.003/3-305.11-C

May 10, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a tet kit for measuring the sanitizer strength at the 3 bay sihnk.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor area under and around the cooking line in the kitchen. Clean hood above the cooking line. Clean filters the hood and all attachments. Replace out of place ceiling tile on ceiling in the kitchen.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean the intdrior and the exterior of the microwave in the kitchen.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue storing food products at the hand sink in the kitchen. Provide better protection of all food products.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Xian Rougamo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Xian Rougamo on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Xian Rougamo?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Xian Rougamo.

How does Xian Rougamo compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Xian Rougamo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Xian Rougamo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Xian Rougamo 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 Xian Rougamo inspected?

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

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