Yang Guo Fu Malatang
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
45
Score
Yang Guo Fu Malatang has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “(p) person-in-charge-duties”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Yang Guo Fu Malatang's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy ice buid up inside the freezer. Clean to remove
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff utilizing the same gloves to prepare multiple products. Retrain staff to wash hands in between service and replace gloves frequently
590.003/3-304.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy rodent activity in multple areas. Dry goods observed with rodent droppings. Multiple shelving units on the prep line. Rodent droppings observed around multiple pieces of equipment utilizied for food storage.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing Soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers to confirm current food temps. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Opening at the door observed with a gap. Provide a proper door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Insect control devices design and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple glue boards stored in the walk in above rte foods. Remove and discontinue
590.006/6-202.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed inside of refrigeration units. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Observed holes in the wall in the dry good storage room. Remove all products and repair openings
590.006/6-201.16-C
45
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located directly next to the single bay preparation sink. Clean to remove. Pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves/floor of the side storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located near the door at the front self service cooler. Clean and sanitize all effected area's. Floor/shelves in the second dry storage room with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tofu and fresh bean sprouts in open air cooler with elevated temperatures between 46-50F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Possibly due to the screen not being closed on the open air unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at the first hand sink. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizing test strips with water damage. Replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Plastic single use containers being used to dispense out of various bulk food bins. Discontinue and use handled scoops.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Packages fo frozen beef observed being thawed at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure proper thawing methods are in place.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bus buckets filled with various vegetables and other foods observed being stored on the ground in the main kitchen area. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops with no sanitizing solution. Provide.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knife observed being stored in between wall and knife holder. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelves/floor of the side storage room visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove. Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located near the door at the front self service cooler. Clean and sanitize all effected area's. Floor/shelves in the second dry storage room with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize to remove all.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small electric fryer being used in the main kitchen area not under a hood system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized by the City of Boston Health/Fire Departments. Drainage handle at the 3 compartment sink not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Door to the mop sink damaged and not securely fastened. Address and make any necessary repairs. Walk-in cooler with a sligthly elevated temperature possibly due to the door being left open. Discontinue use unless the temperature is able to stay below 41F.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings located directly next to the single bay preparation sink. Clean to remove. Pest control report was provided at the time of the inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet to the first hand sink not functioning. Address and make any necessary repairs. Additional hand sink to be used untile repairs have been made.
590.005/5-205.15-C
43
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef and chicken stored over produce in service refrigerator. Packages of raw chicken and beef stored over ready to eat foods in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods at all times to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Garnish station for self-service has no sneeze guard. Remove self-service station until it can be safely protected from consumer contamination.
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chopped garlic in oil stored on counter at 50F. Container placed on ice. Store chopped garlic cold below 41F at all times.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conditions of use (p)
Inspector notes: Unknown chemical attached to sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink. Label states mop fluid/ floor cleaner but chemical is purple not the green of floor cleaner: Ecolab Wash and Walk.
590.007/7-202.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in warewashing area out of towels. Corrected on site. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Staff unable to set up 3 compartment sink. Unknown chemical attached to sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink. Staff observed using soiled wiping cloths on counters. Retrain staff to monitor and identify chemicals and safely set up 3 compartment sink. Review food safety and cross contamination with staff and set up sanitizing buckets for wiping cloths.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard observed covering shelf under rice cooker on shelf under raw meat in walk-in refrigerator and floor behind self-service counter. Discard old cardboard and discontinue using cardboard for lining.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored in water. Water discarded. Storing bean sprouts in water allows for increased bacterial growth.
590.003/3-303.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wipong cloths used to wipe counters and cutting boards without sanitizer. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution at all times to prevent cross contamintation
590.003/3-304.14-C
39
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC stating that a low temp dish machine will be installed unit has not been delivered at the time of this re-inspection. PIC also to purchase a salad bar unit with sneeze guards to utilize for self service. Self service is not approved at this time. These items were discussed at the ISD office on 12.19.23. PIC instructed to forward specification sheets along with SOP's to the Health department for review An extension has been provided for the instalation and re-inspection.
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment not OK to operate. Menu & plans not matching to the stamped set from the plan review.Equipment is missing relocated or removed from the original plans. PIC instructed to come to 1010 Mass ave 4th floor Health Division on 12.19.23 (8:00am) to meet with a supervisor to review. PIC also requested to submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) for induction equipment self service & menu changes for review and possible BFD approval regarding induction usage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Curtains observed at the kitchen entrance.Provide smooth/durable/cleanable entance doors.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink missing one drain board.Provide 3 bay sink with 2 drain boards according to stamped plans.
590.004/4-301.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC stating that a low temp dish machine will be installed unit has not been delivered at the time of this re-inspection. PIC also to purchase a salad bar unit with sneeze guards to utilize for self service. Self service is not approved at this time. These items were discussed at the ISD office on 12.19.23. PIC instructed to forward specification sheets along with SOP's to the Health department for review An extension has been provided for the instalation and re-inspection.
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment not OK to operate. Menu & plans not matching to the stamped set from the plan review.Equipment is missing relocated or removed from the original plans. PIC instructed to come to 1010 Mass ave 4th floor Health Division on 12.19.23 (8:00am) to meet with a supervisor to review. PIC also requested to submit SOP's(standard operating procedures) for induction equipment self service & menu changes for review and possible BFD approval regarding induction usage.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Curtains observed at the kitchen entrance.Provide smooth/durable/cleanable entance doors.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink missing one drain board.Provide 3 bay sink with 2 drain boards according to stamped plans.
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yang Guo Fu Malatang last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yang Guo Fu Malatang on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yang Guo Fu Malatang?
Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Yang Guo Fu Malatang.
How does Yang Guo Fu Malatang compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Yang Guo Fu Malatang most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Yang Guo Fu Malatang's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yang Guo Fu Malatang have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Yang Guo Fu Malatang means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Yang Guo Fu Malatang inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yang Guo Fu Malatang is inspected around three times per year on average.
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