P.F.CHANG'S CHINA BISTRO
Latest: PASS
July 31, 2025
Address
8 PARK PZ
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
66 inspections
30 failures
License
License #21295
Last inspected: July 31, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
July 31, 2025
at 5:22 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chicken at service line 100F for cold prep. Removed to refrigerator. Cooled cooked foods completely to 41F before placing into cold prep ...
FAIL
July 24, 2025
at 5:34 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Fried chicken at service line 100F for cold prep. Removed to refrigerator. Cooled cooked foods completely to 41F before placing into cold prep ...
PASS
February 11, 2025
at 4:27 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 25, 2024
at 4:48 PM
0 violations
PASS
February 23, 2024
at 4:57 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 9, 2023
at 6:18 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired April 2023 Schedule hood cleaning/inspection | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P): Quats sanitizer from the automa...
FAIL
June 1, 2023
at 1:35 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired April 2023 Schedule hood cleaning/inspection | 590.007/7-204.11-P - Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P): Quats sanitizer from the automa...
PASS
January 6, 2023
at 4:28 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Please clean the exterior of the dishwasher of any debris or grime. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): At this time the irreversible mea...
FAIL
December 29, 2022
at 4:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Please clean the exterior of the dishwasher of any debris or grime. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): At this time the irreversible mea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 11, 2022
at 7:25 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Womens restroom with pooled water on the floor in areas following repairs that were made to a broken toilet- Clean and sanitize area Corrected on site | 590.005/5-502.11-C - Frequency-Removal (C):...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 13, 2022
at 2:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): Per an interview with the chef during the inspection it was determined that vegetables that are being used at the establishmnt are not being washed prior to use. Packaging of products in walk...
FAIL
June 2, 2022
at 2:58 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.15-C - Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C): Per an interview with the chef during the inspection it was determined that vegetables that are being used at the establishmnt are not being washed prior to use. Packaging of products in walk...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 18, 2022
at 8:01 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Small amount of water accumulating on floor in bar from dishwasher draining- Clean with proper frequency until repairs are made | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Floor d...
FAIL
January 11, 2022
at 4:36 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Small amount of water accumulating on floor in bar from dishwasher draining- Clean with proper frequency until repairs are made | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Floor d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 4, 2021
at 4:01 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths on counter near raw chicken being prepared. Store in approved sanitizer. COS. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Duck leg thawing in prep sink without water running. Product mo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 12, 2021
at 4:04 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P & Pf violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment grill marking steaks and cooling ...
FAIL
April 5, 2021
at 2:35 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P & Pf violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf): Establishment grill marking steaks and cooling ...
PASS
November 2, 2020
at 4:47 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Type set for consumer advisory too small. Provide typeset font 11 or above. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surface...
FAIL
October 26, 2020
at 6:31 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): Type set for consumer advisory too small. Provide typeset font 11 or above. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surface...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2019
at 2:51 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit not complete and written procedures must be in compliance with the food code | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Certified food prot...
FAIL
September 26, 2019
at 3:24 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Kit not complete and written procedures must be in compliance with the food code | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Certified food prot...
PASS
November 1, 2018
at 7:02 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Multiple cutting boards heavily soiled and scored- Replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Water curtain on high temperature dishwasher missing causing water to heavily pool at entrance to mac...
FAIL
October 25, 2018
at 7:01 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Multiple cutting boards heavily soiled and scored- Replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Water curtain on high temperature dishwasher missing causing water to heavily pool at entrance to mac...
PASS
October 25, 2017
at 1:21 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Wok in back area used for ribs heavily worn and rusted- Replace Not in use at time of inspection | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Sanitizer and detergent lines at 3 bay sink with heavy mold li...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 1:52 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Wok in back area used for ribs heavily worn and rusted- Replace Not in use at time of inspection | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Sanitizer and detergent lines at 3 bay sink with heavy mold li...
PASS
January 20, 2017
at 7:38 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior top panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean properly | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving below prep area wher cutting boards are stored and area below b...
FAIL
January 11, 2017
at 1:31 PM
3 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior top panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean properly | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Shelving below prep area wher cutting boards are stored and area below b...
PASS
February 29, 2016
at 4:10 PM
1 violation
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Two employees were observed eating in the kitchen. Discontinue this practice and train employees to eat in the dining room since there is no employee break area.
FAIL
February 22, 2016
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Two employees were observed eating in the kitchen. Discontinue this practice and train employees to eat in the dining room since there is no employee break area.
PASS
December 11, 2015
at 4:39 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper barrier for seperation of sushi area and ready to eat products.
FAIL
November 20, 2015
at 5:10 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper barrier for seperation of sushi area and ready to eat products. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Hood stickers are all expired.Provide up to date stickers. Clean...
FAIL
November 13, 2015
at 6:06 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw shell eggs being stored above raw beef.Discontinue and store on lower shelf.PIC corrected. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper barrier for seperation of sushi area and ready to eat pr...
FAIL
November 4, 2015
at 6:32 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw shell eggs being stored above raw beef.Discontinue and store on lower shelf.PIC corrected. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper barrier for seperation of sushi area and ready to eat pr...
PASS
May 13, 2015
at 2:07 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gasket on small reach in refrigerator not closing properly.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interiors of reach in beer and wine coolers soiled.Maintain clean | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Con...
FAIL
May 6, 2015
at 3:42 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gasket on small reach in refrigerator not closing properly.Repair | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interiors of reach in beer and wine coolers soiled.Maintain clean | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Con...
PASS
December 15, 2014
at 4:26 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Sushi prepared with no approved variance by Boston Health Department for use of time as a public health control. Provide.
FAIL
December 8, 2014
at 5:45 PM
1 violation
M-8-103.12 - Conformance w/ Approved Procedures: Sushi prepared with no approved variance by Boston Health Department for use of time as a public health control. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2014
at 4:55 PM
16 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Meat thawing in stagnant water in the rinse bay. Thaw properly. | 08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Vegetables not rince before cutting them. Rinse properly. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storag...
FAIL
November 24, 2014
at 4:43 PM
16 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Meat thawing in stagnant water in the rinse bay. Thaw properly. | 08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Vegetables not rince before cutting them. Rinse properly. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storag...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 18, 2013
at 3:47 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide handwash signage for 2 handsinks.
PASS
February 6, 2013
at 5:30 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Properly repair handsink in rear food prep area in kitchen area to work properly. Provide proper and adequate temperature to hot water at handsink in dishroom area not to exceed 110F-115F. | 32-6-301.11-0...
FAIL
January 30, 2013
at 4:47 PM
2 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Properly repair handsink in rear food prep area in kitchen area to work properly. Provide proper and adequate temperature to hot water at handsink in dishroom area not to exceed 110F-115F. | 32-6-301.11-0...
PASS
September 28, 2012
at 2:46 PM
1 violation
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Properly remove all evidence of numerous live fruit flies throughout front bar area.
FAIL
September 21, 2012
at 2:12 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to refrigeration units at hot line area. Provide proper defrost cycle times for refrigeration units in kitchen area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and...
FAIL
September 14, 2012
at 2:18 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Provide proper internal temperature to refrigeration units at hot line area. Provide proper defrost cycle times for refrigeration units in kitchen area. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and...
PASS
May 14, 2012
at 2:21 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area. (Need 50ppm) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper temperature to hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms not to...
FAIL
May 7, 2012
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area. (Need 50ppm) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper temperature to hand sinks in kitchen and restrooms not to...
PASS
February 1, 2012
at 3:31 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area.(Need 50ppm) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper and adequate temperature to hot water at all hand sinks no...
FAIL
January 24, 2012
at 3:48 PM
3 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher at front bar area.(Need 50ppm) | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Provide proper and adequate temperature to hot water at all hand sinks no...