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Hei La Moon Restaurant

⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the Health Department
Latest: PASS May 18, 2022

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Leather District

🚇 Nearest Transit: South Station (Red Line)

Address
88 BEACH ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
46 inspections
25 failures
2 closures
License
License #129343
Last inspected: May 18, 2022

Inspection History (46 most recent)

PASS May 18, 2022 at 12:21 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Clean the tops of ALL of the bulk food sto...
PASS January 24, 2022 at 7:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Hood and Ventilation tags with a non-compliant past expiration date from Nov. 2021. Repairs to the Hood system have been scheduled for the evening of 1/5/2022. Address and provide ...
FAIL January 5, 2022 at 4:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between deli style coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C):...
FAIL December 21, 2021 at 6:27 PM
15 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between deli style coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C):...
FAIL October 1, 2021 at 5:39 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wipi...
PASS August 13, 2021 at 2:06 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sprinkler discharge establishment voluntarily closed. Upon arrival There was no person in charge. Provide a person in charge on site during operating hours. Spoke to owner Albert Leun...
🚫 CLOSURE August 9, 2021 at 10:35 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Sprinkler discharge establishment voluntarily closed. Upon arrival There was no person in charge. Provide a person in charge on site during operating hours. Spoke to owner Albert Leun...
PASS March 9, 2021 at 3:38 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wipi...
🚫 CLOSURE March 1, 2021 at 4:51 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between coolers. Discontinue and store all knives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wipi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 11, 2020 at 5:58 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no procedures/kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping c...
FAIL March 10, 2020 at 5:27 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): At the time of the inspection there were no procedures/kit for cleaning up vomit and diarrhea. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping c...
FAIL November 29, 2019 at 4:38 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Clean the tops of ALL of the bulk food sto...
PASS June 12, 2019 at 3:22 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef sitting above ready to eat foods store raw below ready to eat foods | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Excess water build up on floor clean to remove |...
FAIL June 10, 2019 at 3:57 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef sitting above ready to eat foods store raw below ready to eat foods | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Excess water build up on floor clean to remove |...
PASS December 31, 2018 at 1:40 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts & Noodles on counter @ 54f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored over Cooked products store raw below ready t...
FAIL December 26, 2018 at 1:12 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean sprouts & Noodles on counter @ 54f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored over Cooked products store raw below ready t...
PASS December 21, 2018 at 1:56 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1)Shrimp & Pork bun @ 67f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Manager had employee discard foods at time of inspection not sure how long foods were out of cold holding temperatures) 2) Turnip Cake @ 50f i...
FAIL September 25, 2018 at 12:58 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: 1)Shrimp & Pork bun @ 67f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below (Manager had employee discard foods at time of inspection not sure how long foods were out of cold holding temperatures) 2) Turnip Cake @ 50f i...
PASS July 10, 2018 at 7:24 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish thawing in stagnant thaw properly under cold running water or under refrigeration | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment remove to allow proper access to properly w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 9, 2018 at 6:56 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Prep Table with water/sewer line run off from above clean wash and sanitize | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease build up on upper kitchen cook line clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Fl...
FAIL July 6, 2018 at 7:31 PM
5 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Prep Table with water/sewer line run off from above clean wash and sanitize | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Grease build up on upper kitchen cook line clean to remove | 36-6-201.11 - Fl...
FAIL May 2, 2018 at 1:32 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Fish thawing in stagnant thaw properly under cold running water or under refrigeration | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: Hand sink blocked by equipment remove to allow proper access to properly w...
PASS March 20, 2018 at 7:33 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of fish/lobster tanks with mold-like substance build up clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior of fish tanks with soils clean to remove
FAIL March 6, 2018 at 6:44 PM
2 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of fish/lobster tanks with mold-like substance build up clean to remove | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Exterior of fish tanks with soils clean to remove
PASS December 19, 2017 at 7:57 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Rice noodles sitting on counter @ 49f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: # 10 cans sitting in fridge open with products once opened store products in closed covered food gr...
FAIL December 4, 2017 at 8:37 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Rice noodles sitting on counter @ 49f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: # 10 cans sitting in fridge open with products once opened store products in closed covered food gr...
PASS August 11, 2017 at 2:45 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe leaking (water) into downstairs ware washing area repair | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Im...
FAIL August 4, 2017 at 3:40 PM
7 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of ice machine with soils clean to remove | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Pipe leaking (water) into downstairs ware washing area repair | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Im...
PASS May 9, 2017 at 4:45 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Clevers stored between equipment store clean and dry | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: pipe broken at back of cooking line from wok trough leaking on floor repair | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Mainte...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 1, 2017 at 4:02 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above fish and ground beef store chicken below fish and ground beef | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Clevers stored between equipment store clean and dry...
FAIL April 5, 2017 at 4:46 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above fish and ground beef store chicken below fish and ground beef | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1)glass on all refrigeartion with grease b...
PASS August 29, 2016 at 4:32 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) Leak at piping to grease trap at work station repair 2) leak at piping to grease trap at cooking line repair | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: pooling water throughout kitchen cle...
FAIL August 22, 2016 at 6:33 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: 1) Leak at piping to grease trap at work station repair 2) leak at piping to grease trap at cooking line repair | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: pooling water throughout kitchen cle...
PASS May 16, 2016 at 4:49 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean Curd Roll @ 53f ensure proper cold hold temperatures of 41f or below | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodent...
FAIL May 2, 2016 at 4:21 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Bean Curd Roll @ 53f ensure proper cold hold temperatures of 41f or below | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodent...
PASS January 29, 2016 at 6:11 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Dumplings @ 100f in hot hold cabinet Rice Noodle with Shrimp @ 95f ensure prope hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: clams @ 50f Shrimp @ 57f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602....
FAIL January 22, 2016 at 4:20 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Dumplings @ 100f in hot hold cabinet Rice Noodle with Shrimp @ 95f ensure prope hot hold of 140f or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: clams @ 50f Shrimp @ 57f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 23-4-602....
PASS May 11, 2015 at 4:06 PM
27 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food handler washing rubber gloves. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all cra...
FAIL March 20, 2015 at 3:52 PM
27 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Observed food handler washing rubber gloves. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all cra...
PASS September 29, 2014 at 2:45 PM
4 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide proper data plate/information for dish washer - Has chlorine hook up - with information for high temp dishmachine. | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean interior and exterior of g...
FAIL August 27, 2014 at 6:29 PM
22 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Using bowls to scoops food products. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rust on shelving in walk in units storage rooms bottom shelves of prep tables. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Provide...
FAIL August 22, 2014 at 9:11 PM
66 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard of chipped bowls plates etc. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove items from above ice machine. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Using bowls to scoops food products. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Uten...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 14, 2014 at 2:22 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: upper kitchen/replace worn door gaskets to reach ins repair 2 door reach in | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: 3 bay sinks/provide proper drain boards | 31-5-203.11 - Number Convenient: tea station...
FAIL July 7, 2014 at 2:49 PM
18 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all food service equipment and reach in units from employee locker room remove table mixer from floor | 10-4.302.11 - F...
FAIL June 30, 2014 at 3:31 PM
23 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all food service equipment and reach in units from employee locker room remove table mixer from floor | 10-4.302.11 - F...
FAIL June 27, 2014 at 12:46 PM
22 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: properly label all bulk food bins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: remove all food service equipment and reach in units from employee locker room walk in and reach ins/cover/wrap all foods remo...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department