CHINATOWN EXPRESS INC.
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
May 7, 2019
Address
79 RIVER ST
Mattapan, MA 02126
Inspection History
45 inspections
21 failures
1 closures
License
License #18711
Last inspected: May 7, 2019
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS
May 7, 2019
at 3:31 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked rice observed cooling at room temperature (83F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Rice was removed at the time of the inspection. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken observed being ...
FAIL
April 30, 2019
at 6:27 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Cooked rice observed cooling at room temperature (83F). Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Rice was removed at the time of the inspection. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw chicken observed being ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 14, 2018
at 6:50 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked c...
FAIL
November 7, 2018
at 6:50 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Raw eggs observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked c...
PASS
June 8, 2018
at 5:52 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers being left out at room temperature (68F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw frozen chicken obser...
FAIL
May 15, 2018
at 12:14 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers being left out at room temperature (68F). Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw frozen chicken obser...
PASS
January 5, 2018
at 4:34 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Exhausthood sticker expired post current sticker.
FAIL
December 26, 2017
at 3:16 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue thawing at room temperature shall be done under running water inside refrigeration or right into cooking. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Inuse wiping cloths stored on counter no...
FAIL
December 20, 2017
at 6:53 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue thawing at room temperature shall be done under running water inside refrigeration or right into cooking. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Inuse wiping cloths stored on counter no...
PASS
March 23, 2017
at 6:14 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all foods in all freezers and reachins... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all in in use scoops and utensils and rem ove from stagnant water.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Des...
FAIL
March 15, 2017
at 3:58 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: cover all foods in all freezers and reachins... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: properly store all in in use scoops and utensils and rem ove from stagnant water.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Des...
PASS
August 25, 2016
at 6:26 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: White rice at 105F. Must be hot held at 140F or properly cooled and stored at 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Bucket of frozen foods in a bucket in basement. PIC stated that he is thawing it. Di...
FAIL
August 18, 2016
at 6:17 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: White rice at 105F. Must be hot held at 140F or properly cooled and stored at 41F or below. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Bucket of frozen foods in a bucket in basement. PIC stated that he is thawing it. Di...
PASS
August 9, 2016
at 2:34 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: REMOVE TOWELS USED FOR FOOD COVERINGS...PROPERLY COVER ALL FOODS...REMOVE OPENED TIN CANS IN WALKIN...ELEVATE ALL FOODS OFF THE FLOOR IN WALKIN... | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: REMOVE ALL IN USE UTENSILS ...
FAIL
July 26, 2016
at 7:39 PM
14 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW FOODS ON BOTTOM SHELF... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: REMOVE TOWELS USED FOR FOOD COVERINGS...PROPERLY COVER ALL FOODS...REMOVE OPENED TIN CANS IN W...
FAIL
July 19, 2016
at 3:12 PM
14 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW FOODS ON BOTTOM SHELF... | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: REMOVE TOWELS USED FOR FOOD COVERINGS...PROPERLY COVER ALL FOODS...REMOVE OPENED TIN CANS IN W...
PASS
January 13, 2015
at 4:07 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked rice inside of cooker at 125F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Fried pork and vegetabl...
FAIL
January 6, 2015
at 6:23 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked rice inside of cooker at 125F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at 140F and above. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Fried pork and vegetabl...
PASS
June 2, 2014
at 5:51 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cartons of eggs and containers of meat observed being stored on the grod of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Plastic ...
FAIL
May 19, 2014
at 3:16 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cartons of eggs and containers of meat observed being stored on the grod of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Plastic ...
PASS
March 24, 2014
at 2:58 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken and beef from the the previous night with temperatures ranging from 47-50F. All cooked foods with eleva...
FAIL
March 14, 2014
at 3:30 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken and beef from the the previous night with temperatures ranging from 47-50F. All cooked foods with eleva...
PASS
August 14, 2013
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 7, 2013
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN the wire rack shelves ( at back door ) | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: CLEAN the restroom- floor-walls & fixtures- | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: STORE the...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 8, 2012
at 3:25 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 28, 2012
at 4:37 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: WALK-IN REFRIGE- clean the wire racks / shelves of food spills / soil-
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2011
at 4:17 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all foods off the floor in the walkin... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace defective equipment as needed....remove towels covering foods and provide nsf approved coverings... | 15-4-20...
FAIL
November 21, 2011
at 4:08 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Keep chopped garlic on cooking line on ice so that product is kept at 41 F or below. Chopped garlic temped at 65 F. Garlic discarded. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items cooling...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 21, 2011
at 3:53 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk containers | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue the use of egg cartons to store foods.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
FAIL
March 2, 2011
at 4:04 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: label all bulk containers | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: discontinue the use of egg cartons to store foods.... | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfac...
FAIL
August 13, 2010
at 5:34 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Keep chopped garlic on cooking line on ice so that product is kept at 41 F or below. Chopped garlic temped at 65 F. Garlic discarded. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Items cooling...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 12, 2010
at 6:13 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide Hair Restraint for female employee. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all defective equip. and scored Cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16...
FAIL
January 4, 2010
at 4:43 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide Hair Restraint for female employee. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all defective equip. and scored Cutting boards. | 15-4-202.16...
PASS
December 22, 2009
at 3:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 27, 2009
at 6:08 PM
1 violation
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: can opener blade
FAIL
August 21, 2009
at 12:59 PM
1 violation
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: can opener blade
PASS
April 22, 2009
at 6:04 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not thaw at room tamp | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: eliminate eating on line | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters
FAIL
April 15, 2009
at 3:49 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: do not thaw at room tamp | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: eliminate eating on line | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: clean grease filters
PASS
November 17, 2008
at 7:14 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: rice stored at room temp - store below 41f | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: chef using same tongs to scoop raw beef chix - use seperate tongs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
FAIL
November 10, 2008
at 3:03 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: rice stored at room temp - store below 41f | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: chef using same tongs to scoop raw beef chix - use seperate tongs | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection:...
PASS
June 10, 2008
at 5:11 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: WHITE RICE ROOM TEMP 80F KEEP BELOW 41F | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: NOT AT ROOM TEMP | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: CHIX STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS-STORE PROPERLY...
FAIL
June 4, 2008
at 2:55 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: WHITE RICE ROOM TEMP 80F KEEP BELOW 41F | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: NOT AT ROOM TEMP | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: CHIX STORED ABOVE RTE FOODS-STORE PROPERLY...
PASS
March 19, 2008
at 2:10 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: NO STAGNANT WATER | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: KEEP FOOD OFF FLOOR | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: CLEAN FLOORS
🚫 CLOSURE
March 5, 2008
at 4:30 PM
3 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: NO STAGNANT WATER | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: KEEP FOOD OFF FLOOR | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: CLEAN FLOORS