Yunnan Kitchen
Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025
61
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Yunnan Kitchen stretching back to 2022. Yunnan Kitchen was last inspected on Jul 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
By comparison, the average Roxbury facility scores 83, putting Yunnan Kitchen on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed handsink blocked next to wok station. Discussed with PIC to maintain handsink clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease at handsink near wok station; soiled knife stored on knife rack; heavy grease build up on paper towel rack; soils inside upright freezer and food spills on bulk containers. Thoroughly clean all stated and with frequency to prevent grease / soil build up
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no handsoap at first hand sink in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to maintain all handsinks fully stocked with soap at all times. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Thoroughly clean floors underneath cooking grills and with frequency
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open sauces / spices stored on rack next to hand sink. Provide a barrier to prevent splash and contamination to food
590.003/3-307.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items and sauces stored in refrigerated units uncovered. Provide a lid or covering to protect from contamination while stored in refrigerated units.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open can goods stored on rack next to handsink; foods stored above fill line in refrigerated unit in front of grill station. Discontinue practice and ensure foods are removed from cans and not packed above food line
590.003/3-305.11-C
61
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats stored above ready to eat produce in single upright refrigerated unit. Discussed with staff to ensure all raw and ready to eat foods are properly stored seperately in refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dropping throughout seat cushions in dining room and inside light shields. Clean to remove and contact pest control for immediate services. Provide a detailed IPM report with the increase visits (ie.. daily weekly) to the Health Division
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed spills in upright freezer and around lid gaskets of deep freezers; soiled microwave; soiled bulk containers stored under prep tables and in dry storage area. Instructed PIC to thoroughly clean all stated equipment
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer setup in establishment. Discussed with staff to ensure sanitizer solution is setup and in place during operating hours
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site not knowledgable of sanitation procedures or proper storing of raw and ready to eat foods while in refrigerated units. Discussed with owner to review and re-train all staff.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed water build up in reach in unit near fryolator; leak underneath dish machine. Contact company for repairs to stated equipment to prevent leakage or condensation
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed puddles of stagnant water on floor near small refrigerated unit. Ensure floors are clean and dry
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed gap underneath front entrance door. Provide door sweep to prevent pest activity
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open food stored on floor underneath prep tables. Discussed with PIC to maintain foods stored at least 6" off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths on prep tables / floors. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Observed open food stored on top of water boiler and under pipes. Discussed with PIC to remove / discontinue
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken fingers stored in cardboard box. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure all foods are stored properly in food grade containers / shallow pans Observed personal fans with heavy grease build up being used in kitchen. Remove
590.003/3-307.11-C
41
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat product in 2 door refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain raw foods and ready to eat foods seperated in refrigerated unit. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at bar / kitchen hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to ensure and maintain paper towels available at all hand sinks. COS
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at bar / kitchen hand sinks. Discussed with PIC to ensure and maintain hand soap available at all hand sinks. COS
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance inside ice machine; heavy grease build up on exteriors of refrigerated reach in units / deep fryers / cooking grills / can opener. Thoroughly clean all exteriors of equipment / refrigerated units / deep freezers and maintain clean and free of grease
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide current pest reports - last seen for October 2024
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up /dripping grease under hood system
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled cardboard used for lining on microwave shelf. Remove and maintain a smooth clean and durable surface
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken thawing on counter. Discontinue and use proper thawing procedures for food products
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rice spatulas stored in stagnant water. Remove and maintain clean and sanitized.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored and unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
45
May 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting inside 2 door produce refrigerated unit. Provide
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walls next to cooking grill with heavy grease. Clean to remove all grease
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills inside glass door upright unit. Clean to remove and monitor spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods inside single glass door refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all raw foods are properly stored in units seperately
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ice machine filters. Clean to remove all dust Observed heavy food spills on microwave rack and exterior of microwave. Clean all to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no lighting inside 2 door produce refrigerated unit. Provide
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walls next to cooking grill with heavy grease. Clean to remove all grease
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills inside glass door upright unit. Clean to remove and monitor spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods inside single glass door refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all raw foods are properly stored in units seperately
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on ice machine filters. Clean to remove all dust Observed heavy food spills on microwave rack and exterior of microwave. Clean all to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed walls next to cooking grill with heavy grease. Clean to remove all grease
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside.
590.003/3-302.12-C
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed rice balls stored in top reach in unit @ 44F . Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. Corrected on site and stored in upright unit @ 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink directly next to cooking grill. Discussed with PIC to maintain hand soap at all handsinks at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed evidence of roach activity in kitchen and storage room. PIC provide pest report from Green Planet pest services 10.24.23. Instructed PIC to inquire on bi-weekly services until activity remedied.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no food thermometers on site for temperature control. Discussed with PIC to maintain on site and ensure employees are knowledgeable with the usage
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance on white panel inside ice machine; soils on exterior of bulk containers; ice build up and soils inside deep freezers. Clean to remove all soils / substances / spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills / grease on cooking ranges. Clean to remove grease build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired October 2023. Discussed and instructed owner via telephone to contact hood cleaning company immediately and submit confirmed appointment to the Health Division. PIC stated hood cleaning took place in October and sticker was not updated. Instructed PIC to provide documentation of cleaning.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease / dust build up on walls near hand sinks and behind ice machine. Thoroughly clean to remove all grease / dust build up
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal bowls are being used for scoopers for meat and stored cook foods in reach in unit. Discontinue and use handled scoopers for bulk dispensing at cooking line
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat produce stored with raw fish in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to maintain food seperated in refrigerated units at all times. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine; dust on ice filters; food spills / soils inside and around gaskets of deep freezers. Clean all stated above and remove soils / spills and dust
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leak on the faucet at 3 bay compartment sink. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on filters. Clean all grease with frequency.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy carbon on cooking grill. Clean to remove build up
590.004/4-601.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items thawing on shelf. Discussed with PIC to follow proper thawing procedures either in refrigerated units or under cool running water
590.003/3-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue practices
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef / raw chicken stored together in upright refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain raw meats stored seperately. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils / spills in refrigerated units deep freezers microwaves prep tables and knives. Clean with frequency all stated equipment and tables. Observed soils bulk containers. Clean exterior of bulk containers
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink blocked with food. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed roach activity in kitchen. Discussed with PIC to request more frequent pest service. Report observed 11/2022
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in stagnant water. Discontinue and follow proper in-use procedures
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple wiping cloths stored on tables. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
590.003/3-304.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food spills on cooking grills. Clean to remove spills / carbon
590.004/4-601.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter on wall / floors at handsink near cooking ranges. Clean to remove splatter
590.006/6-201.11-C
52
Sep 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored together in refrigerated unit. Discussed with PIC to always store seperated due to different species. Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled knives stored in soiled knife rack & magnetic knife rack; soils / ice build in deep freezers and stackable refrigerated/freezer unit and spills on cooking range. Clean to remove all soils / ice from stated equipment.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine and upright freezer. Clean to remove soils Observed soils on exterior of small refrigerated unit and microwave. Clean to remove all soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed leaky faucets at handsinks. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yunnan Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yunnan Kitchen on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yunnan Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Yunnan Kitchen.
How does Yunnan Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?
Yunnan Kitchen most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Roxbury average of 83.
Has Yunnan Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Yunnan Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yunnan Kitchen 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 Yunnan Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Yunnan Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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