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China Station Restaurant

Latest: PASS September 6, 2024

📍 Neighborhood: Dorchester

🚇 Nearest Transit: Shawmut (Red Line)

Address
530 WASHINGTON ST
Dorchester, MA 02124
Inspection History
52 inspections
25 failures
License
License #78594
Last inspected: September 6, 2024

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS September 6, 2024 at 6:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Garlic in oil mixture 50F / In top reach in at the time but was previously out on the counter for an hour during opening prep. Provide 41F or...
FAIL August 13, 2024 at 4:17 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Garlic in oil mixture 50F / In top reach in at the time but was previously out on the counter for an hour during opening prep. Provide 41F or...
PASS March 22, 2024 at 4:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and store as described below | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Gar...
FAIL March 14, 2024 at 5:11 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and store as described below | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Gar...
PASS October 30, 2023 at 6:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked shrimp pulled from the walk-in cooler prior to being brought down to the appropriate temperature (48F). Disconitnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled to below 41F before being...
FAIL October 20, 2023 at 5:14 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked shrimp pulled from teh walk-in cooler prior to being brought down to teh appropriate temperature (48F). Disconitnue and ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooled to below 41F before being...
PASS March 20, 2023 at 5:44 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Boxes being delivered with raw chicken now being re-used to store cooked foods. DISCONTINUE the re-using of raw chicken boxes and store cooked foods appr...
FAIL March 13, 2023 at 5:50 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Boxes being delivered with raw chicken now being re-used to store cooked foods. DISCONTINUE the re-using of raw chicken boxes and store cooked foods appr...
PASS October 12, 2022 at 5:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a past expiration date from August of 2022. Address and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
FAIL October 4, 2022 at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being...
FAIL September 27, 2022 at 5:40 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces have no labels. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being...
PASS May 11, 2022 at 3:44 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Cooked meats and other products observed being stored in the same boxes that were originally storing raw meats. Discontinue to ensure no cross contaminat...
FAIL May 3, 2022 at 5:50 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Cooked meats and other products observed being stored in the same boxes that were originally storing raw meats. Discontinue to ensure no cross contaminat...
PASS November 18, 2021 at 5:48 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store any food containers under three bay sink. PIC removed. Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor. P...
FAIL November 9, 2021 at 5:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store any food containers under three bay sink. PIC removed. Discontinue to store product on the floor in walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor. P...
PASS July 9, 2021 at 5:06 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff working with food will need to have on hair restraints. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide label...
FAIL June 29, 2021 at 5:17 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Staff working with food will need to have on hair restraints. PIC corrected at this time. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide label...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 22, 2021 at 6:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Food in walk in not covered. Unless food is in a cooling stage food must be covered. Discontinue to store food in shopping style bogs in freezer. Must ...
FAIL January 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Food in walk in not covered. Unless food is in a cooling stage food must be covered. Discontinue to store food in shopping style bogs in freezer. Must ...
PASS November 13, 2020 at 6:10 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Food in storage must be proper covered unless in a cooling stage. Discontinue to store bulk food conta...
FAIL November 6, 2020 at 5:03 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Food in storage must be proper covered unless in a cooling stage. Discontinue to store bulk food conta...
PASS September 3, 2020 at 4:10 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff washing hand in three bay sink twice. PIC will need to review with staff to properly wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need t...
FAIL August 25, 2020 at 4:43 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Witnessed staff washing hand in three bay sink twice. PIC will need to review with staff to properly wash hand in hand sink. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 3, 2020 at 6:09 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Discontinue to st...
FAIL February 25, 2020 at 6:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Bag of carrots ob...
PASS October 16, 2019 at 6:55 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit available. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No one on site wi...
FAIL October 7, 2019 at 6:12 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there was no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit available. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No one on site wi...
PASS April 17, 2019 at 3:41 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature at 55F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods...
FAIL April 5, 2019 at 5:56 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature at 55F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods...
FAIL June 21, 2018 at 12:20 PM
14 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Large bag of rice with what appears to be gnaw markings. PPIC voluntarily discarded rice at the time of the inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of raw chicken observed being stored on...
FAIL June 12, 2018 at 12:27 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Large bag of rice with what appears to be gnaw markings. PPIC voluntarily discarded rice at the time of the inspection. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of raw chicken observed being stored on...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 2, 2018 at 5:39 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs cooked rice diced onions and garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were rem...
FAIL February 22, 2018 at 6:27 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs cooked rice diced onions and garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. All foods were rem...
PASS November 30, 2017 at 5:04 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of mice droppings below meat grinder provide a current detailed pest control report for servicing mice.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed container of chicken stored next to shrimp separate and store properly to avoid cross contamination | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove containers of ingredients...
FAIL November 20, 2017 at 5:36 PM
8 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Observed container of chicken stored next to shrimp separate and store properly to avoid cross contamination | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove containers of ingredients...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 21, 2016 at 1:47 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: PROVIDE HOTHOLDING FOR ALL CHICKEN WINGS COOKED IN ADVANCE... | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: DISGARDED 80LBS OF COOKED FROZEN PORK STORED IN A WAXED CHICKEN BOXED...EMPLOYEE DENATUR...
FAIL November 18, 2016 at 1:22 PM
19 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: PROVIDE HOTHOLDING FOR ALL CHICKEN WINGS COOKED IN ADVANCE... | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: DISGARDED 80LBS OF COOKED FROZEN PORK STORED IN A WAXED CHICKEN BOXED...EMPLOYEE DENATUR...
PASS August 11, 2015 at 5:49 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature (90F). Discontinue and store all potentialy hazardous foods (when hot holding) at 140F or above. Raw baby sprouts observed being left out on counter tops at roo...
FAIL August 4, 2015 at 5:29 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice observed being left out at room temperature (90F). Discontinue and store all potentialy hazardous foods (when hot holding) at 140F or above. Raw baby sprouts observed being left out on counter tops at roo...
PASS March 3, 2015 at 5:14 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken fingers observed being left out at room temperature to cool (75F). Discontiunue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed...
FAIL February 18, 2015 at 6:53 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken fingers observed being left out at room temperature to cool (75F). Discontiunue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed...
PASS September 15, 2014 at 4:15 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs and cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed and placed all foods out of temperature ba...
FAIL September 4, 2014 at 6:12 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs and cooked chicken observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and store all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. PIC removed and placed all foods out of temperature ba...
PASS April 1, 2014 at 12:27 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out on storage shelf at room temperature. Diced onions and baby sprouts observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potenitally hazardous foods a...
FAIL March 24, 2014 at 3:35 PM
10 violations
01-3-202.12 - Approved Food or Color Additives: | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out on storage shelf at room temperature. Diced onions and baby sprouts observed being left out at room temperature. Disc...
PASS September 11, 2013 at 5:16 PM
0 violations
PASS April 12, 2013 at 5:52 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: require a hair restraint all food prep staff | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: at inspection-found handsink not accessibile -pots in hand sink - correct -the handsink can not be used for any ...
FAIL April 2, 2013 at 5:18 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: require a hair restraint all food prep staff | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: at inspection-found handsink not accessibile -pots in hand sink - correct -the handsink can not be used for any ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 11, 2012 at 5:34 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove cardboard from top of freezer lid- cardboard is not sanitary & may be contaminated with " bugs " ( note-corrected at inspection )
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department