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Hong Kong Harbour

Latest: PASS January 20, 2019

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: East Boston

🚇 Nearest Transit: Maverick Square (Blue Line)

Address
5 MAVERICK SQ
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
47 inspections
21 failures
License
License #30331
Last inspected: January 20, 2019

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS January 20, 2019 at 2:13 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The toilet in the basement employee bathroom has been removed. There are no other restrooms in the establishment / Provide a properly plumbed toilet in the restroom. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet E...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 18, 2019 at 6:07 PM
5 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The toilet in the basement employee bathroom has been removed. There are no other restrooms in the establishment / Provide a properly plumbed toilet in the restroom. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet E...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 2, 2019 at 4:42 PM
2 violations
M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties: Violation is a condition of imminent health hazard 8-404.11 for raw sewage back up in the basement / Contact a plumber ASAP to repair | M-2-103.11 - PIC Performing Duties:
PASS August 17, 2018 at 3:05 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Diced ham in walk in 53F Bonless spareribs in walk in 50F / Both items prepared 1.5 hours ago per the PIC. Items were in a plastic bag at time of inspection. Discussed removing items and cooling down to 41F or bel...
FAIL August 8, 2018 at 6:01 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Diced ham in walk in 53F Bonless spareribs in walk in 50F / Both items prepared 1.5 hours ago per the PIC. Items were in a plastic bag at time of inspection. Discussed removing items and cooling down to 41F or bel...
PASS January 19, 2018 at 5:54 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture 57F out on cookline / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41 or below as discussed. Manger returned to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces:...
FAIL January 10, 2018 at 1:44 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture 57F out on cookline / Provide proper cold holding temperatures of 41 or below as discussed. Manger returned to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces:...
PASS February 14, 2017 at 3:27 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hood Vent with dripping grease above the cooking line. Clean properly. Open bag of rice at the prep area. Store properly in a covered container. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops used to dispense boile...
FAIL February 3, 2017 at 5:32 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Hood Vent with dripping grease above the cooking line. Clean properly. Open bag of rice at the prep area. Store properly in a covered container. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoops used to dispense boile...
PASS August 26, 2016 at 6:21 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers sitting out at 69F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceilings with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Ma...
FAIL August 19, 2016 at 1:04 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken fingers sitting out at 69F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceilings with visible soils / Clean to remove. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Ma...
PASS February 17, 2016 at 4:38 PM
5 violations
19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Equipment placed for air drying still soiled with grease. Wash properly. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping clothes stored soiled on the counters. Store properly in...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 10, 2016 at 6:50 PM
15 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large container with pre-cooked pork 45F and chicken wings 44F stored in room temperature. PIC placed them back in the refrigerator unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. Large container with raw marinated pork l...
FAIL February 3, 2016 at 4:26 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Large container with pre-cooked pork 45F and chicken wings 44F stored in room temperature. PIC placed them back in the refrigerator unit. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. Large container with raw marinated pork l...
PASS October 20, 2015 at 4:03 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in refrigerators. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer...
FAIL October 14, 2015 at 2:56 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach in refrigerators. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Repair thermometer...
PASS June 19, 2015 at 2:55 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken wings are 125F - stored in a large bowl on toip of the stove - cook to order as discussed...
FAIL June 12, 2015 at 5:32 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify the product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken wings are 125F - stored in a large bowl on toip of the stove - cook to order as discussed...
PASS April 6, 2015 at 4:59 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement - Remove all food products from under stairwell. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary...
FAIL March 27, 2015 at 3:13 PM
13 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Basement - Remove all food products from under stairwell. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers where necessary...
PASS July 25, 2014 at 3:26 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine sanitizer. | 21-3-30...
FAIL July 18, 2014 at 3:29 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine sanitizer. | 21-3-30...
PASS February 7, 2014 at 6:14 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths ...
FAIL January 28, 2014 at 4:32 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label bulk food barrels | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide food thermometer. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 13, 2013 at 6:35 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in coolers. Provide proper storagfe of all food itewms. Do not use opened # 10 cans for food storage. Do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sink with dirty pots in th...
FAIL July 30, 2013 at 4:56 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep food 6 inches off floor of walk in coolers. Provide proper storagfe of all food itewms. Do not use opened # 10 cans for food storage. Do not conduct food prep in the 3 compartment sink with dirty pots in th...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 31, 2012 at 6:07 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food products 6 inches off floor inside the walk in cooler | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: remove all evidence of smoking throughout this establishment | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL August 10, 2012 at 11:58 AM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food products 6 inches off floor inside the walk in cooler | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: remove all evidence of smoking throughout this establishment | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces ...
PASS December 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Oven for pork loins is heavily soiled.This particular oven has its own hood and ventilation system away from the main cooking line.It is located in the rear of the kitchen. There was a smoke fire over the w...
FAIL November 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify products | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide a working thermometer | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife stored in-bet...
FAIL November 16, 2011 at 5:08 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify products | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: Provide a working thermometer | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Chef knife stored in-bet...
PASS May 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Spare ribs are registering 105F. - Maintain at 140F or above as discusseed. Product has been out for one hou...
FAIL May 9, 2011 at 5:40 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers to properly identify product | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Spare ribs are registering 105F. - Maintain at 140F or above as discusseed. Product has been out for one hou...
PASS December 30, 2010 at 4:13 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken wings left out at room temperature 77F. PIC reheated chicken to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Discontinue and ensure all foods are maintained at 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooke...
FAIL December 28, 2010 at 6:50 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken wings left out at room temperature 77F. PIC reheated chicken to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth. Discontinue and ensure all foods are maintained at 140F and above. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooke...
PASS July 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Missing some vents on the hood above oven that cooks the whole boneless pork loins. Replace where needed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean runners gaskets in all refrigeration units - ...
FAIL July 8, 2010 at 2:53 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: BONELESS CHICKEN FINGERS are out at room temperature 687F. COOK TO ORDER OR KEEP HOT AT 140F.. OR ABOVE | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw poultry and seafood are stored directly be...
FAIL July 1, 2010 at 3:56 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: BONELESS CHICKEN FINGERS are out at room temperature 687F. COOK TO ORDER OR KEEP HOT AT 140F.. OR ABOVE | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw poultry and seafood are stored directly be...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2009 at 7:59 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food product during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken matts in front of three bay sink | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide another shelf to accomidate clean p...
FAIL December 3, 2009 at 1:27 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all food product during storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace broken matts in front of three bay sink | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: Provide another shelf to accomidate clean p...
PASS June 5, 2009 at 4:30 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Labels all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contam...
FAIL May 29, 2009 at 5:08 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Labels all bulk food containers to identify product properly. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contam...
PASS December 30, 2008 at 5:37 PM
0 violations
PASS July 15, 2008 at 4:12 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clean bulk food containers | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean lights above cooking line. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Pr...
FAIL July 7, 2008 at 1:06 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clean bulk food containers | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test kit. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean lights above cooking line. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Pr...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department