Dumpling Palace
Latest: PASS
October 16, 2025
Address
179 MASSACHUSETTS AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
77 inspections
40 failures
License
License #129716
Last inspected: October 16, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 16, 2025
at 6:57 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (...
FAIL
October 2, 2025
at 9:41 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walkin unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all storage at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (...
FAIL
August 26, 2025
at 6:40 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High te...
FAIL
August 12, 2025
at 7:01 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters observed with soils.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High te...
PASS
May 2, 2025
at 6:28 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove dripping grease. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean th...
FAIL
April 24, 2025
at 7:06 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove dripping grease. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean th...
PASS
January 2, 2025
at 6:48 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above the cook line wok station observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible temp...
FAIL
December 12, 2024
at 5:36 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above the cook line wok station observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 590.004/4-204.112-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (Pf): Provide an irreversible temp...
PASS
September 4, 2024
at 6:55 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove grease/soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exteroir of the bubble tea machine. Cook line:Clean th...
FAIL
August 23, 2024
at 7:07 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean the hood filters above the wok station to remove grease/soils. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the exteroir of the bubble tea machine. Cook line:Clean th...
PASS
August 1, 2024
at 7:13 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Clean to remove the soiled foil...
FAIL
July 25, 2024
at 7:30 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-502.13-C - Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C): Clean to remove the soiled foil...
PASS
December 29, 2023
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): There are items stored on the walk in freezer floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C...
FAIL
December 18, 2023
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): There are items stored on the walk in freezer floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 7, 2023
at 7:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Interior wire rack shelving in the walk in refrigerator observed worn with rust.Resurface/replace as needed | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe(pos...
PASS
April 12, 2023
at 5:46 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the dunnage rack (with stored rice )to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Handsink in fron...
FAIL
April 5, 2023
at 5:54 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the dunnage rack (with stored rice )to remove soils. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Handsink in fron...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 16, 2022
at 6:25 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean to remove the dripping grease from the hood filters above the cook line. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuri...
FAIL
November 9, 2022
at 8:02 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean to remove the dripping grease from the hood filters above the cook line. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuri...
PASS
September 1, 2022
at 7:34 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 190F 3 bay sink available for use | 590.004/4-601.11-C -...
FAIL
August 24, 2022
at 7:03 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse reading 190F 3 bay sink available for use | 590.004/4-601.11-C -...
PASS
June 16, 2022
at 7:13 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible...
FAIL
June 9, 2022
at 7:08 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish machine rinse guage reading 130F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Irreversible...
FAIL
May 26, 2022
at 7:24 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the basement walk in ...
FAIL
May 18, 2022
at 7:22 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the basement walk in ...
PASS
January 4, 2022
at 8:30 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): COntainers of raw meat stored in walk-in cooler above raw produce. Store all raw meat on bottom shelves not above produce or ready to eat foods. Correce...
FAIL
December 28, 2021
at 8:10 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): COntainers of raw meat stored in walk-in cooler above raw produce. Store all raw meat on bottom shelves not above produce or ready to eat foods. Correce...
PASS
June 29, 2021
at 6:52 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Dish machine leaks water every cycle through pipe on top of machine. Repair as necessary. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood ...
FAIL
June 8, 2021
at 6:53 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Large container of cooked chicken wings on counter with temperatures from 40-70F. PIC stated container had been out of refrigeration for two ho...
FAIL
June 1, 2021
at 7:18 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Large container of cooked chicken wings on counter with temperatures from 40-70F. PIC stated container had been out of refrigeration for two ho...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 22, 2021
at 6:41 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk food storage bins. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above the wok station observed with heav...
FAIL
February 8, 2021
at 7:29 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk food storage bins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Datemarking missi...
FAIL
January 25, 2021
at 7:48 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all bulk food storage bins. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Datemarking missi...
PASS
February 4, 2020
at 9:28 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): review proper handwashing practices sanitation practices and proper set up of 3 bay ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 29, 2020
at 4:35 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): review proper handwashing practices sanitation practices and proper set up of 3 bay ...
FAIL
January 22, 2020
at 4:40 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): provide vomit clean up kit | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): provide marine fisheries license can foods be stored in parking garage review proper ...
PASS
November 8, 2019
at 6:31 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of proper handwashing by employees in kitchen | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment must properly monitor all procedures at establishment | 590.003/...
FAIL
October 30, 2019
at 4:46 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): No evidence of proper handwashing by employees in kitchen | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC at establishment must properly monitor all procedures at establishment | 590.003/...
PASS
July 26, 2019
at 6:23 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no paper towels | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ready to eat vegetables on prep c...
FAIL
July 11, 2019
at 1:42 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees unable to properly wash hands with no paper towels | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Ready to eat vegetables on prep c...
PASS
April 4, 2019
at 1:09 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of lobster tank and filtration system with heavy black soils- Clean with proper frequency Not in use at time of inspection- Full cleaning to be conducted prior to reinspection 04/04/19
FAIL
March 29, 2019
at 6:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple expired lobsters in holding tank located in front service area- Discarded at time of inspection | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee...
FAIL
March 21, 2019
at 12:42 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Multiple expired lobsters in holding tank located in front service area- Discarded at time of inspection | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed employee...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 19, 2018
at 8:15 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles in back prep with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple large plastic buckets of fried chicken on counters on buckets on floor and at cookline in various s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 11, 2018
at 7:53 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Multiple squeeze bottles in back prep with no labels- Provide | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Multiple large plastic buckets of fried chicken on counters on buckets on floor and at cookline in various s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 24, 2018
at 6:51 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bus buckets filled with duck fat in walkin at 56F-60F. Per PIC cooked previous night. Discarded at time of inspection voluntarily by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedures with PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Str...
FAIL
October 15, 2018
at 6:42 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bus buckets filled with duck fat in walkin at 56F-60F. Per PIC cooked previous night. Discarded at time of inspection voluntarily by PIC. Reviewed cooling procedures with PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Str...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 27, 2018
at 6:56 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: fried chicken 112 degrees/ cooling on counter in plastic containers/properly cool under refrigeration | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw...
FAIL
July 20, 2018
at 3:21 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: fried chicken 112 degrees/ cooling on counter in plastic containers/properly cool under refrigeration | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw...
PASS
May 23, 2018
at 6:59 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Eggs stored on shelf at cookline at 60F- Voluntarily discarded Ensure product maintained at 41F or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw foods stored above ready to eat foods...