GENE'S CHINESE FLATBREAD CAFE
Latest: PASS
May 22, 2025
Address
86 BEDFORD ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
39 inspections
19 failures
License
License #91956
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
Inspection History (39 most recent)
PASS
May 22, 2025
at 4:31 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed bein left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Fo...
FAIL
May 13, 2025
at 5:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed bein left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Fo...
PASS
September 25, 2024
at 3:22 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink in basement is not enclosed. Enclose or apply for variance to dump mop water in toilet. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
FAIL
September 18, 2024
at 3:32 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Mop sink in basement is not enclosed. Enclose or apply for variance to dump mop water in toilet. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Col...
PASS
January 31, 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): Bean sprouts at 50F in ambient air. Ensure bean sprouts are kept 41F or below. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control f...
FAIL
January 24, 2024
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Bean sprouts at 50F in ambient air. Ensure bean sprouts are kept 41F or below. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control f...
PASS
August 22, 2023
at 3:13 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw lamb stored over containers of cilantro in basement refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site...
FAIL
August 16, 2023
at 5:45 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw lamb stored over containers of cilantro in basement refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods. Corrected on site...
PASS
March 27, 2023
at 2:10 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Scheduled 3/26
FAIL
March 23, 2023
at 2:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cilantro on trays on floor. Keep food elevated to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked lamb at 180F covered with plastic c...
FAIL
March 16, 2023
at 6:31 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cilantro on trays on floor. Keep food elevated to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked lamb at 180F covered with plastic c...
PASS
August 17, 2022
at 5:32 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lamb stored over picked cilantro and bean sprouts in basement refrigerator. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site. ...
FAIL
August 10, 2022
at 7:02 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw lamb stored over picked cilantro and bean sprouts in basement refrigerator. Store raw meat below ready to eat foods and produce. Corrected on site. ...
PASS
January 18, 2022
at 3:31 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site. Provide | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Bean sprouts stored in water. Drained by PIC. ...
FAIL
January 10, 2022
at 7:59 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No clean up kit or procedures on site. Provide | 590.003/3-303.12-C - Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C): Bean sprouts stored in water. Drained by PIC. ...
PASS
August 4, 2021
at 3:23 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in certified Food Safety Course ...
FAIL
July 27, 2021
at 6:04 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Address and provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in certified Food Safety Course ...
PASS
January 27, 2021
at 7:01 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops in the main kitchen and basement area's. Provide proper sanitizing solution in all preparation area's. | 590.003/3-501.1...
FAIL
January 20, 2021
at 6:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops in the main kitchen and basement area's. Provide proper sanitizing solution in all preparation area's. | 590.003/3-501.1...
PASS
August 13, 2020
at 5:59 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat carrots. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamintati...
FAIL
August 5, 2020
at 4:02 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Open container of raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat carrots. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamintati...
PASS
December 23, 2019
at 4:35 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): open bulk containers of salt stored in furnace room store properly to protect foods | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Pork in steame...
FAIL
December 12, 2019
at 4:22 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): open bulk containers of salt stored in furnace room store properly to protect foods | 590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Pork in steame...
PASS
August 26, 2019
at 2:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Quail eggs at 50f ensure porper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): 1) Wall at servi...
FAIL
August 9, 2019
at 5:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Quail eggs at 50f ensure porper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): 1) Wall at servi...
PASS
October 11, 2018
at 11:52 AM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No interior thermometers in three cold unit in basement supply for all cold hold units | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bulk food containers with exterior soils clean to remove | 37-6-5...
FAIL
October 5, 2018
at 12:39 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No interior thermometers in three cold unit in basement supply for all cold hold units | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Bulk food containers with exterior soils clean to remove | 37-6-5...
PASS
October 19, 2017
at 4:56 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) Plastic cover of bulk food container broken replace 2) card board being used as shelving and to cover wall at hot hold area remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior and covers ...
FAIL
October 5, 2017
at 3:23 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) Plastic cover of bulk food container broken replace 2) card board being used as shelving and to cover wall at hot hold area remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior and covers ...
PASS
May 8, 2017
at 3:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 3, 2017
at 4:06 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: open bag of flour on dry storage shelf once open store in closed covered labelled container | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) card board lining shelf in dry storage/prep area discontinue use of card...
FAIL
February 16, 2017
at 6:32 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: open bag of flour on dry storage shelf once open store in closed covered labelled container | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: 1) card board lining shelf in dry storage/prep area discontinue use of card...
FAIL
October 11, 2016
at 5:24 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: bulk food container for flour with broken cover replace | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: bulk food containers with exterior soils clean to remove | 38-6-202.11 - Fixture's not properl...
PASS
December 10, 2014
at 8:32 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Chipped paint on exterior of dough cutter | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove crates and provide adequate shelving | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface non food contact section...
FAIL
October 17, 2014
at 4:08 PM
15 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Chipped paint on exterior of dough cutter | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove crates and provide adequate shelving | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface non food contact section...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2014
at 7:26 PM
19 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Remove paper towel from above sanitizing compartment of 3 bay sink. Observed employee rinsing hand at 3 bay sink when instructed to wash hand. Observed employee donning on glove without washin...
FAIL
October 1, 2014
at 6:21 PM
19 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Remove paper towel from above sanitizing compartment of 3 bay sink. Observed employee rinsing hand at 3 bay sink when instructed to wash hand. Observed employee donning on glove without washin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
June 21, 2013
at 4:24 PM
0 violations