Great Chef
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
November 5, 2025
Address
390 CHELSEA ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
113 inspections
55 failures
2 closures
License
License #18316
Last inspected: November 5, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 5, 2025
at 7:46 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cup being used to dispense bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet ...
FAIL
October 29, 2025
at 5:21 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cup being used to dispense bulk food items. Discontinue use handled utensils only. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet ...
PASS
June 25, 2025
at 5:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 26, 2025
at 5:07 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some packaged food items stored on the floor at the dry storage area. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed two large containe...
FAIL
February 19, 2025
at 6:20 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some packaged food items stored on the floor at the dry storage area. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Observed two large containe...
PASS
November 23, 2024
at 1:48 AM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair wotk being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 22, 2024
at 4:27 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Water main break caused interruption of running water in the establishment. Repair wotk being performed by BWS- Remain closed until running water is restored. Call Health Department...
PASS
November 12, 2024
at 6:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepared ...
FAIL
November 5, 2024
at 7:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several prepared ...
PASS
February 12, 2024
at 3:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Chicken and beef are par-cooked / Discontinue requires variance approval. Guidelines and paperwrork for variance will be sent to owner via email. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
FAIL
February 5, 2024
at 4:48 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Chicken and beef are par-cooked / Discontinue requires variance approval. Guidelines and paperwrork for variance will be sent to owner via email. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2...
PASS
January 19, 2024
at 5:36 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM (serve safe) expired. Provide a current one. Provide a allergen awarness certificate. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cuttiong board at prep area hevily s...
FAIL
January 12, 2024
at 4:09 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Current CFPM (serve safe) expired. Provide a current one. Provide a allergen awarness certificate. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cuttiong board at prep area hevily s...
PASS
November 20, 2023
at 6:42 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Two handsinks with containers inside basin / Remove and ensure handsinks remain free and clear at all times. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas...
FAIL
November 7, 2023
at 4:52 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Two handsinks with containers inside basin / Remove and ensure handsinks remain free and clear at all times. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas...
PASS
August 4, 2023
at 5:35 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 60F Beef 50F / Owner cooks food cools it to 80F at room temperature and then moves to top reach in for service / Discontinue. Discuss...
FAIL
July 27, 2023
at 6:28 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 60F Beef 50F / Owner cooks food cools it to 80F at room temperature and then moves to top reach in for service / Discontinue. Discuss...
PASS
March 28, 2023
at 4:11 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken fingers 95F fried shrimp 60F egg roll 60F / Items left out on counter returned to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an h...
FAIL
March 8, 2023
at 7:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken fingers 95F fried shrimp 60F egg roll 60F / Items left out on counter returned to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an h...
PASS
November 29, 2022
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee cutting raw chicken with bare hands and then move to put a bucket of cut onions into the walk in without washing hands / Employee was stopped before touching the bucket and was instructed t...
FAIL
November 9, 2022
at 7:33 PM
1 violation
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed employee cutting raw chicken with bare hands and then move to put a bucket of cut onions into the walk in without washing hands / Employee was stopped before touching the bucket and was instructed t...
PASS
October 7, 2022
at 3:54 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the ventilation exhaust pipe above the BBQ smoker in the rear of the kitchen. Establishment Voluntarily closed. Building inspector Ralph Kurpeski on site BFD fire inspector Lek...
🚫 CLOSURE
September 30, 2022
at 1:16 AM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Fire in the ventilation exhaust pipe above the BBQ smoker in the rear of the kitchen. Establishment Voluntarily closed. Building inspector Ralph Kurpeski on site BFD fire inspector Lek...
PASS
July 26, 2022
at 5:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Boneless spareribs 65F Chicken fingers 90F / Items moved to refgrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour and a half. / Provide 41F ...
FAIL
July 13, 2022
at 6:54 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Boneless spareribs 65F Chicken fingers 90F / Items moved to refgrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour and a half. / Provide 41F ...
PASS
February 2, 2022
at 7:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tubs of Chicken wings 98F and chicken fingers 90F / Cooked and then left out for the lunch rush / Discussed using the hot holding steam table to hold...
FAIL
January 26, 2022
at 7:26 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tubs of Chicken wings 98F and chicken fingers 90F / Cooked and then left out for the lunch rush / Discussed using the hot holding steam table to hold...
PASS
November 3, 2021
at 2:42 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed two employees working in the kitchen without hair restraints. Wear hair restraints when preparing food. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff...
FAIL
October 27, 2021
at 3:37 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Observed two employees working in the kitchen without hair restraints. Wear hair restraints when preparing food. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff...
PASS
June 16, 2021
at 3:00 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Ensure that pest activity is monitored all the time and proper warerwashing takes place all the time. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sa...
FAIL
June 9, 2021
at 5:35 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Ensure that pest activity is monitored all the time and proper warerwashing takes place all the time. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sa...
PASS
March 17, 2021
at 3:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Several wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. Change solution frequently when it gets soiled. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Observed General Ga...
FAIL
March 10, 2021
at 8:18 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Several wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. Change solution frequently when it gets soiled. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Observed General Ga...
PASS
December 14, 2020
at 4:44 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed in use bottle of water on broccoli at sandwich unit PIC removed. Store properly seaprated. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Chicken being was...
FAIL
December 7, 2020
at 6:34 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed in use bottle of water on broccoli at sandwich unit PIC removed. Store properly seaprated. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Chicken being was...
PASS
September 25, 2020
at 4:28 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Bottle of water stored in ice machine / PIC disposed of the bottle. Do not store anything in the ice machine | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stor...
FAIL
September 15, 2020
at 6:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Bottle of water stored in ice machine / PIC disposed of the bottle. Do not store anything in the ice machine | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Stor...
PASS
February 21, 2020
at 6:18 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Tub of beef stored on top of and touching a tub of ...
FAIL
February 11, 2020
at 7:16 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Tub of beef stored on top of and touching a tub of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2019
at 4:42 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Food containers of chicken wings stored on the floor of the walk in / elevate at least 6" off of floor. | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restricti...
PASS
August 14, 2019
at 5:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several buckets stored on walk in floor preventing access to the other side of the walk in / Organize walk in to make it easily accessible and elevate all food at l...
FAIL
August 6, 2019
at 6:36 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several buckets stored on walk in floor preventing access to the other side of the walk in / Organize walk in to make it easily accessible and elevate all food at l...
PASS
April 17, 2019
at 5:10 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several cases of raw pork left out at 49F while being prepped / Discussed preparing 1 case at a time while leaving the rest in the walk in / Pork returned to walk in / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Fried...
FAIL
April 9, 2019
at 6:17 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several cases of raw pork left out at 49F while being prepped / Discussed preparing 1 case at a time while leaving the rest in the walk in / Pork returned to walk in / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. Fried...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 31, 2018
at 4:44 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Back prep equipment cabinet with visible soils / Clean to remove | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Remove cardboard mats from floor
PASS
August 20, 2018
at 3:14 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bucket of raw chicken sitting out at cookline 63F / Manager returned to walk in after being left out for 1 hour while frying in batches / Discussed frying chicken in smaller batches at 1 time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Foo...
FAIL
August 7, 2018
at 5:20 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bucket of raw chicken sitting out at cookline 63F / Manager returned to walk in after being left out for 1 hour while frying in batches / Discussed frying chicken in smaller batches at 1 time. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Foo...
PASS
April 13, 2018
at 3:26 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Boneless spareribs 56F Chicken fingers 84F / Items moved to refrigeration after being out for an hour. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pork thawing in stagnant...
FAIL
April 4, 2018
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Boneless spareribs 56F Chicken fingers 84F / Items moved to refrigeration after being out for an hour. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pork thawing in stagnant...
PASS
December 5, 2017
at 3:56 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Several boxes left on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. Elevate properly 6 inches or above. Observed cutting meat at the airdrying rack of three bay sink. PIC cleaned it and sanitized it. Discontinue usage ...