LITTLE ASIA RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
November 10, 2025
Address
991 BENNINGTON ST
East Boston, MA 02128
Inspection History
65 inspections
33 failures
License
License #20426
Last inspected: November 10, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
November 10, 2025
at 7:24 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food containers stor...
FAIL
November 3, 2025
at 5:53 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several food containers stor...
PASS
July 23, 2025
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food units without labels. provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly i...
FAIL
July 15, 2025
at 6:25 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food units without labels. provide. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly i...
PASS
March 21, 2025
at 6:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.
FAIL
March 10, 2025
at 6:06 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping coths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cooked food items placed in f...
FAIL
March 3, 2025
at 6:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping coths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Cooked food items placed in f...
PASS
December 4, 2024
at 7:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Bean sprouts out at 62F/ Pic moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for 1 hour while prepping for lunch / Provide 41F or below | 5...
FAIL
November 20, 2024
at 5:30 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Bean sprouts out at 62F/ Pic moved to refrigeration to cool down after being out for 1 hour while prepping for lunch / Provide 41F or below | 5...
PASS
August 20, 2024
at 6:23 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
FAIL
August 12, 2024
at 4:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Sandwich Unit Cookling line- Raw Chicken placed behind raw beef and cooked pork. Separate properly | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Some cutthing boards ...
FAIL
August 5, 2024
at 3:50 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Sandwich Unit Cookling line- Raw Chicken placed behind raw beef and cooked pork. Separate properly | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Some cutthing boards ...
PASS
February 15, 2024
at 7:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops for ice dispensing stored on the top of ice machine at lower level. Store on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board stained and sc...
FAIL
February 8, 2024
at 6:32 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops for ice dispensing stored on the top of ice machine at lower level. Store on a clean/sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board stained and sc...
PASS
July 24, 2023
at 4:20 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store poperly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items stored on t...
FAIL
July 17, 2023
at 6:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths observed soiled on counters. Store poperly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some food items stored on t...
PASS
May 10, 2023
at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Menu is missing part of the consumer advisory. Raw sushi items are missing the disclaimer (*). Menus are being r...
FAIL
April 26, 2023
at 5:44 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Menu is missing part of the consumer advisory. Raw sushi items are missing the disclaimer (*). Menus are being r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 21, 2023
at 8:14 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 28, 2023
at 5:07 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Ceiling above mens room water damaged by slow leak upon reinspection. Make all necessary repairs.
FAIL
February 21, 2023
at 6:27 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employee handled raw chicken with bare hands and subsequently went to work on the cookline. Instructed food employee to wash hands and don gloves. COS. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge...
FAIL
February 10, 2023
at 5:36 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food employee handled raw chicken with bare hands and subsequently went to work on the cookline. Instructed food employee to wash hands and don gloves. COS. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge...
PASS
October 18, 2022
at 5:36 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Garlic in oil mixture 73F / Returned to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour. Provide 41F or below Fried chicken 61F / Sitt...
FAIL
October 6, 2022
at 5:14 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Garlic in oil mixture 73F / Returned to refrigeration to cool down after being out for an hour. Provide 41F or below Fried chicken 61F / Sitt...
PASS
May 9, 2022
at 5:41 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Packaged beef thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chicken sitting out at ...
FAIL
April 27, 2022
at 6:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Packaged beef thawing at room temperature / Discontinue and thaw as discussed | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chicken sitting out at ...
PASS
October 25, 2021
at 6:36 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on countertops and ledge of grill / Remove and store in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes and ...
FAIL
October 18, 2021
at 5:33 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored on countertops and ledge of grill / Remove and store in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Boxes and ...
PASS
May 6, 2021
at 3:20 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some boxes with food products (walk-In units) and beverages (lower level) stored on the floor . Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-903.11-C - (A) and (C) Equipment Utens...
FAIL
April 29, 2021
at 5:32 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Some boxes with food products (walk-In units) and beverages (lower level) stored on the floor . Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-903.11-C - (A) and (C) Equipment Utens...
PASS
November 20, 2020
at 6:30 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Hand sink in the kitchen blocked no other hand sink nearby. Employees indicate that wash their hands at the sink which is used to store food container (4 employees). Provide proper handwashing all the time...
FAIL
November 13, 2020
at 7:10 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Hand sink in the kitchen blocked no other hand sink nearby. Employees indicate that wash their hands at the sink which is used to store food container (4 employees). Provide proper handwashing all the time...
PASS
March 2, 2020
at 5:00 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board worn / Resurface or replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
FAIL
February 21, 2020
at 4:39 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board worn / Resurface or replace. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surface...
PASS
June 10, 2019
at 6:10 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 54F Fried chicken 67F / Items sitting out at room temperature on cookline moved to refrigeration after being left out for 1 hour / Provide 41F or below at all times. Garlic in oil mixture in reach in 64F /...
FAIL
May 30, 2019
at 12:28 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sprouts 54F Fried chicken 67F / Items sitting out at room temperature on cookline moved to refrigeration after being left out for 1 hour / Provide 41F or below at all times. Garlic in oil mixture in reach in 64F /...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 27, 2018
at 7:08 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 70F / Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below at all times. / Mixture moved to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross...
FAIL
November 13, 2018
at 4:53 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 70F / Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below at all times. / Mixture moved to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross...
PASS
April 6, 2018
at 5:10 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 70F / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures. Fried chicken sitting out at 58F / Items returned to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storag...
FAIL
March 28, 2018
at 5:50 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic in oil mixture sitting out at 70F / Ensure proper cold holding temperatures. Fried chicken sitting out at 58F / Items returned to refrigeration after being out for 1 hour. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storag...
PASS
November 2, 2017
at 3:31 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food items without labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some bags with food products stored on the floor. Store properly elevate. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In...
FAIL
October 26, 2017
at 6:41 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Some bulk food items without labels. Provide. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Some bags with food products stored on the floor. Store properly elevate. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In...
PASS
July 12, 2016
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Hand Washing Sink at the serving line missing paper towels....
FAIL
July 1, 2016
at 4:19 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line- Shrimp 48F Chicken 50F Pork 50F. Unit 52F. PIC removed all PHFs to the walk-in unit and placed some on ice. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils at the coo...
FAIL
June 24, 2016
at 3:52 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooking Line- Shrimp 48F Chicken 50F Pork 50F. Unit 52F. PIC removed all PHFs to the walk-in unit and placed some on ice. Maintain all PHFs at 41F or below. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Utensils at the coo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 17, 2015
at 6:03 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. ...
FAIL
March 9, 2015
at 3:59 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all prepared foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. ...
PASS
March 24, 2014
at 4:32 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk food containers | 15...
FAIL
March 13, 2014
at 3:58 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Elevate all foods 6" off floor. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles to bulk food containers | 15...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations