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Dumpling Cafe Inc.

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 12, 2024

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Bay Village

🚇 Nearest Transit: Chinatown (Orange Line)

Address
693 WASHINGTON ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
62 inspections
30 failures
License
License #67798
Last inspected: September 12, 2024

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 12, 2024 at 4:22 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Cigarette package observed in close proximity to food. Corrected on site. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees on cookline without hair restraint...
PASS August 29, 2024 at 5:58 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Plastic cup observed stored in cooked rice. Removed. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple items in establishment ...
FAIL August 22, 2024 at 3:43 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Plastic cup observed stored in cooked rice. Removed. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple items in establishment ...
PASS March 25, 2024 at 6:40 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees prepping food items observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers ...
FAIL March 18, 2024 at 6:26 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees prepping food items observed without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Multiple containers ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 7, 2023 at 6:18 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Glue trap in basement with dead flies. Discard traps regularly and keep away from food preparation areas.
PASS June 2, 2023 at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken box observed filled with cut produce. Discontinue storing produce or any food in old chicken boxes. Discard chicken boxes when chicken is rem...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 22, 2023 at 5:37 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken box observed filled with cut produce. Discontinue storing produce or any food in old chicken boxes. Discard chicken boxes when chicken is rem...
PASS February 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination from gray water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company...
FAIL February 10, 2023 at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide docume...
FAIL February 6, 2023 at 7:32 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Instruct staff not to prepare food in basement to avoid possible contamination for water in basement. Hire professional cleaning company to clean and disinfect basement- provide docume...
FAIL February 1, 2023 at 4:16 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must contact licensed plumber and consult landlord to determine source of water pouring into basement and immediately remedy situation. Instruct staff not to prepare f...
FAIL January 31, 2023 at 4:50 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge must contact licensed plumber and consult landlord to determine source of water pouring into basement and immediately remedy situation. Instruct staff not to prepare f...
PASS October 31, 2022 at 3:59 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old cardboard chicken boxes used to store cut vegetables and other prepped items. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using them for storage or anythin...
FAIL October 24, 2022 at 4:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old cardboard chicken boxes used to store cut vegetables and other prepped items. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using them for storage or anythin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 5, 2022 at 6:48 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken boxes used to store containers of sauce cut produce etc. in basement and walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using chicke...
FAIL August 2, 2022 at 6:53 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken boxes used to store containers of sauce cut produce etc. in basement and walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using chicke...
PASS February 9, 2022 at 4:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Walk-in cooler: Raw eggs stored over packaged tofu; raw beef stored over produce. Store raw meat and fish below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected...
FAIL February 2, 2022 at 5:25 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Walk-in cooler: Raw eggs stored over packaged tofu; raw beef stored over produce. Store raw meat and fish below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected...
PASS October 5, 2021 at 4:01 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Evidence of minimal insect activity noted in basement area. Pest control reports were up to date and an additional visit is to be scheduled prior to 10/1/2021 and an additional report is to be provided...
FAIL September 28, 2021 at 5:54 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Portions of tile flooring in the basement storage area damaged and with low grout levels. Address and make any necessary repairs. . | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Basement fl...
FAIL September 14, 2021 at 4:11 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing establishment in terms of pest control and basement cleanliness. Address and provide proper pest controland training to all staff. | 590.003/3-302.1...
FAIL August 31, 2021 at 3:04 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not properly overseeing establishment in terms of pest control and basement cleanliness. Address and provide proper pest controland training to all staff. | 590.003/3-302.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 16, 2021 at 5:07 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Water to the hand sink located near the rear exit was completely turned off at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure water is running during all operational hours. | 590.0...
FAIL February 9, 2021 at 6:55 PM
12 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Water to the hand sink located near the rear exit was completely turned off at the time of the inspection. Discontinue and ensure water is running during all operational hours. | 590.0...
PASS August 5, 2020 at 3:33 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Floor near the rear of the basement visibly soiled and with debris. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Light in the main kitchen area with no sheild. Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2020 at 3:17 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a currnet Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not porperly overseeing proper pest ...
FAIL July 20, 2020 at 3:25 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a currnet Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Management not porperly overseeing proper pest ...
PASS October 16, 2019 at 6:32 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not ensuring proper cold holding of food products by allowing raw meats and cut vegetables to sit out of temperatures PIC needs to train all employees | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
FAIL October 7, 2019 at 12:23 PM
11 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not ensuring proper cold holding of food products by allowing raw meats and cut vegetables to sit out of temperatures PIC needs to train all employees | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
PASS January 24, 2019 at 10:28 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut Veggies sitting on wire shelving @ 50f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Old soils & encrustments on chairs in basement clean to remove 2) Sides of...
FAIL January 14, 2019 at 1:49 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut Veggies sitting on wire shelving @ 50f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1) Old soils & encrustments on chairs in basement clean to remove 2) Sides of...
FAIL May 16, 2018 at 7:40 PM
6 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Employee seen handling cooked scallion pancakes with bare hands discontinue and ensure gloves being worn when handling ready to eat foods | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving to left...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 11, 2018 at 1:14 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cut vegetables and bean sprouts sitting on shelving uncovered store covered and under refrigeration. Vegiies @ 40f at time of inspection | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Rat droppings found in ba...
FAIL January 3, 2018 at 12:48 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cut vegetables and bean sprouts sitting on shelving uncovered store covered and under refrigeration. Vegiies @ 40f at time of inspection | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Rat droppings found in ba...
PASS September 26, 2017 at 5:06 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bowls of green beans @ 65f Bucket of water and bean sprouts @ 55f Bowl of lettuce @ 65f Box of cooked Chicken @ 67f sitting out on shelving in kitchen out for unknown period of time discarded at time of inspecti...
FAIL September 12, 2017 at 3:18 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bowls of green beans @ 65f Bucket of water and bean sprouts @ 55f Bowl of lettuce @ 65f Box of cooked Chicken @ 67f sitting out on shelving in kitchen out for unknown period of time discarded at time of inspecti...
PASS August 4, 2017 at 4:28 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cut vegetables sitting on counter @ 50f-55f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken sitting above raw beef and pork store raw chicke...
FAIL July 28, 2017 at 12:22 PM
4 violations
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Dumpster buckets sitting open and overflowing with trash and garbage clean to remove and ensure trash recepltacles covered and closed | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Main...
FAIL July 21, 2017 at 4:14 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: cut vegetables sitting on counter @ 50f-55f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken sitting above raw beef and pork store raw chicke...
PASS September 20, 2016 at 3:49 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cabbage and Bean sprouts on counter @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: sides of fryers and sides of steamers with grease build up clean to remove | 37-6-5...
FAIL September 12, 2016 at 6:00 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cabbage and Bean sprouts on counter @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: sides of fryers and sides of steamers with grease build up clean to remove | 37-6-5...
PASS July 8, 2016 at 3:53 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut onions cut carrots and bena sprouts 47-50f sitting on counter ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: havey grease and dust build up in hood vents cl...
FAIL July 6, 2016 at 3:14 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut onions cut carrots and bena sprouts 47-50f sitting on counter ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bare wood at ware washing area paint or stain | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
FAIL June 24, 2016 at 3:21 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut onions cut carrots and bena sprouts 47-50f sitting on counter ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bare wood at ware washing area paint or stain | 32-6-301.11-02.1...
PASS November 30, 2015 at 7:24 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: grease traps in basement leaking repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1. heavy grease build up on hood and vents clean to remove 2. walls with heavy soils and encrustments ...
FAIL November 12, 2015 at 4:55 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: flat of eggs sitting on floor @ 68f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (manager voluntarily discarded unsafe foods at time of inspection) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6...
FAIL November 4, 2015 at 4:58 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: flat of eggs sitting on floor @ 68f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (manager voluntarily discarded unsafe foods at time of inspection) | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: products stored on floor elevate 6...
PASS December 5, 2014 at 6:30 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with soils / Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood vents with visible grease build up / Clean to remove. Hood tag is current | 41-7...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 1, 2014 at 4:57 PM
9 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kits for for chemicals used in the dish machine and 3 bay sink | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with soils / Clean to remove. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Su...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department