CHUNG WAH
Latest: PASS
October 27, 2025
Address
199 BOWDOIN ST
Dorchester, MA 02122
Inspection History
99 inspections
49 failures
License
License #22022
Last inspected: October 27, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 27, 2025
at 6:24 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No air gap at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide a current detail pest control report.
FAIL
September 9, 2025
at 6:19 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-402.11-P - Backflow Prevention (P): No air gap at prep sink provide. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): provide a current detail pest control report.
FAIL
July 23, 2025
at 6:53 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside refrigerator provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfac...
FAIL
July 14, 2025
at 6:48 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside refrigerator provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfac...
PASS
March 18, 2025
at 6:54 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside the refrigerator provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C):...
FAIL
March 11, 2025
at 5:51 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): No covers on some stored foods inside the refrigerator provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C):...
PASS
November 21, 2024
at 5:50 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean wok range to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe leaking at basement area repa...
FAIL
November 6, 2024
at 7:32 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean wok range to remove visible soil. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe leaking at basement area repa...
PASS
July 11, 2024
at 6:56 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No label with ingredient on squeeze bottle provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils ...
FAIL
July 1, 2024
at 7:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No label with ingredient on squeeze bottle provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils ...
PASS
January 26, 2024
at 6:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed large cock roach at basement area provide a detail current pest control report.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 16, 2024
at 7:26 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current Allergen Certification for Kong W Zeng. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Su...
FAIL
January 9, 2024
at 5:55 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Allergy Awareness Certification expired provide current Allergen Certification for Kong W Zeng. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Su...
PASS
August 29, 2023
at 5:14 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Discontinue to use old egg carto...
FAIL
August 22, 2023
at 4:45 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Small and large bulk food containers will need to be labeled. | 590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Discontinue to use old egg carto...
PASS
January 31, 2023
at 7:13 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to provide labels for bulk food containers. Small and large. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Discontinue to thaw at room temperture in three ba...
FAIL
January 23, 2023
at 7:16 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): PIC will need to provide labels for bulk food containers. Small and large. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Discontinue to thaw at room temperture in three ba...
PASS
September 14, 2022
at 5:39 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper thawing holding temperatures and general cleaning of location. Repairs and maintenance to equipment will need to be monitored by PIC. | 590.0...
FAIL
September 2, 2022
at 4:36 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper thawing holding temperatures and general cleaning of location. Repairs and maintenance to equipment will need to be monitored by PIC. | 590.0...
PASS
May 17, 2022
at 5:04 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean floor in basement as discussed along wall of old rodent dropings and debris. Then have pest control inspect before re-inspection date. 5-11-22 PIC did not clean floor along ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 11, 2022
at 4:50 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with all staff to wash hand in hand sink. Sink must be assessable at all times. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with all sta...
FAIL
May 3, 2022
at 5:20 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): PIC will need to review with all staff to wash hand in hand sink. Sink must be assessable at all times. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with all sta...
PASS
January 26, 2022
at 6:28 PM
17 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper holding temperature proper storage of foods and equipment. Location will need to be cleaned and and general repairs will need to be done. All...
FAIL
January 19, 2022
at 7:12 PM
17 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to review with staff proper holding temperature proper storage of foods and equipment. Location will need to be cleaned and and general repairs will need to be done. All...
PASS
October 20, 2021
at 5:18 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No Vomit and diarrhea Kit- Provide Supplies ands instruction for a vomit and diarthea episode | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segr...
FAIL
October 13, 2021
at 5:06 PM
5 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No Vomit and diarrhea Kit- Provide Supplies ands instruction for a vomit and diarthea episode | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segr...
PASS
July 30, 2021
at 5:24 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands at blocked handsink- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure employees are properly washing hands F...
FAIL
July 22, 2021
at 6:16 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands at blocked handsink- Corrected | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC must ensure employees are properly washing hands F...
PASS
April 20, 2021
at 8:47 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Plastic containers filled with products with no labels | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Numerous...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 12, 2021
at 6:11 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No observation of any employees washing hands throughout the time of the inspection. Hand sink visibly dry and employees prepping foods. Handsink blocked by products Reviewed with staff | 59...
FAIL
April 2, 2021
at 6:40 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): No observation of any employees washing hands throughout the time of the inspection. Hand sink visibly dry and employees prepping foods. Handsink blocked by products Reviewed with staff | 59...
PASS
October 5, 2020
at 5:46 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stsgnant water- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Multiple products stored on cou...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 28, 2020
at 6:56 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Foods stored in store bags- Provide food grade containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stsgnant water- Discontinue |...
FAIL
September 21, 2020
at 6:21 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.11-P - Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P): Foods stored in store bags- Provide food grade containers | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stsgnant water- Discontinue |...
PASS
December 2, 2019
at 7:18 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths for counter tops no sanitizer provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Read...
FAIL
November 25, 2019
at 7:41 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In use wiping cloths for counter tops no sanitizer provide. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Read...
PASS
April 22, 2019
at 6:13 PM
1 violation
34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Clean exterior to remove barrell of soiled water.
FAIL
April 9, 2019
at 6:04 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Poultry and beef store next to each other separate to avoid cross contamination. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some foods inside refrigerator unit stored with no covers pr...
FAIL
April 2, 2019
at 5:25 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Poultry and beef store next to each other separate to avoid cross contamination. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some foods inside refrigerator unit stored with no covers pr...
PASS
October 31, 2018
at 5:19 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some foods inside refrigerator unit not covered provide covers for all stored foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove onion from card board box and provide commercial food service grade conta...
FAIL
October 24, 2018
at 4:37 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some foods inside refrigerator unit not covered provide covers for all stored foods. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Remove onion from card board box and provide commercial food service grade conta...
PASS
July 30, 2018
at 6:39 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No covers on some stored foods provide inside cooler. Unit at 38F-ok | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean wok range sides inbetween and splash. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Imprope...
FAIL
July 23, 2018
at 5:50 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: No covers on some stored foods provide inside cooler. Unit at 38F-ok | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean wok range sides inbetween and splash. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Imprope...
PASS
April 30, 2018
at 5:53 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bulk food storage shelving discolored repaint. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In-use wiping on prep table no sanitizer discontinue practice and store in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Fo...
FAIL
April 20, 2018
at 5:40 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bulk food storage shelving discolored repaint. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In-use wiping on prep table no sanitizer discontinue practice and store in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Fo...
PASS
October 30, 2017
at 7:24 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavly scored cutting board at prep unit . Remove . Replace or resurface. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soiled knives stored with clean . Remove clean and sanitize store clean. | 23-4-...
FAIL
October 20, 2017
at 4:52 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Heavly scored cutting board at prep unit . Remove . Replace or resurface. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soiled knives stored with clean . Remove clean and sanitize store clean. | 23-4-...
PASS
July 10, 2017
at 6:08 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Large amount of pork thawing in sink in stagnant water. Remove .Thaw properly under refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of soda on floor . Remove. Store 6inches off the floor | 21-3...
FAIL
June 30, 2017
at 4:46 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Large amount of pork thawing in sink in stagnant water. Remove .Thaw properly under refrigeration. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cases of soda on floor . Remove. Store 6inches off the floor | 21-3...
PASS
April 12, 2017
at 5:53 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rice cooker on table next to hand sink. Provide sheild on hand sink for proper protection | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Soiled cutting board at prep unit. Clean to remove. | 24-4-904.11AB...