Potluck Cafe
Latest: FAIL
November 17, 2025
Address
7 KNAPP ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
52 inspections
26 failures
License
License #26197
Last inspected: November 17, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
November 17, 2025
at 5:13 PM
11 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Employee observed washing hands in three bay sink. Use hand sinks for hand washing. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Multiple employees observed without hair restraints. Provide....
PASS
February 28, 2025
at 5:17 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.11-PF - Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf): Renovation done without plan review. No hand sink in proximity to front service line. Provide hand sink in front service counter area.
FAIL
February 7, 2025
at 5:35 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees working with food observed with no hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken in hot box at...
FAIL
January 30, 2025
at 4:34 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employees working with food observed with no hair restraints. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken in hot box at...
PASS
July 25, 2024
at 5:55 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): At the time of the re-inspection Chicken on steam table at 82F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at a minimum of 135F and above. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 18, 2024
at 5:52 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold...
FAIL
July 8, 2024
at 4:36 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Corrected on site. | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold...
PASS
April 10, 2024
at 6:21 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw Beef sitting on counter @ 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. (When prepping or cutting beef take out small amounts cut and the...
FAIL
April 3, 2024
at 3:07 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Raw Beef sitting on counter @ 52f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below. (When prepping or cutting beef take out small amounts cut and the...
PASS
October 19, 2023
at 3:43 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of raw meat stored above produce and ready to eat foods in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below cooked food and produ...
FAIL
October 12, 2023
at 4:44 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Containers of raw meat stored above produce and ready to eat foods in walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below cooked food and produ...
PASS
May 10, 2023
at 4:06 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken box used for storing cardboard at counter. Discard chicken box and do not use chicken boxes for storage. Chicken boxes are contaminated with ...
FAIL
May 3, 2023
at 3:32 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken box used for storing cardboard at counter. Discard chicken box and do not use chicken boxes for storage. Chicken boxes are contaminated with ...
PASS
December 7, 2022
at 5:15 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Packages of mushrooms stored in old chicken box under containers of raw chicken. Old chicken boxes used to store canned goods. Disard old chicken boxes a...
FAIL
November 30, 2022
at 7:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Packages of mushrooms stored in old chicken box under containers of raw chicken. Old chicken boxes used to store canned goods. Disard old chicken boxes a...
PASS
June 13, 2022
at 4:08 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Cleaning scheduled for Friday 6/10/22
FAIL
June 8, 2022
at 4:47 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken boxes used for storage in kitchen. Discard and discontinue using old chicken boxes on site. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler stored above raw p...
FAIL
June 2, 2022
at 12:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Old chicken boxes used for storage in kitchen. Discard and discontinue using old chicken boxes on site. Raw chicken in walk-in cooler stored above raw p...
PASS
August 6, 2020
at 3:35 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cooked meat inside of the walk-in cooler with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. All TCS fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2020
at 6:20 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discotinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foo...
FAIL
July 22, 2020
at 1:29 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discotinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 16, 2019
at 6:47 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Walls in walk-in cooler with soils clean to remove
FAIL
July 13, 2018
at 12:53 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: 1) Cooked Chicken @ 125f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above 2) Hot hold of Fish @ 115f ensure proper hot hold olf 140f or above | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Heavy grease build up on side of 2 ...
PASS
November 21, 2017
at 1:08 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bag of sugar sitting open on shelving store in closed covered labelled containers | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...
FAIL
November 7, 2017
at 2:02 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: bag of sugar sitting open on shelving store in closed covered labelled containers | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenan...
PASS
June 1, 2017
at 3:52 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) raw fish being prepped next to raw chicken prepare fish seprately from chicken to avoid possible cross contamination | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: new bare wood ...
FAIL
May 16, 2017
at 5:15 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: 1) raw fish being prepped next to raw chicken prepare fish seprately from chicken to avoid possible cross contamination | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: new bare wood ...
FAIL
August 23, 2016
at 6:12 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked Chicken sitting on counter @ 90f-110f ensure proper hot hold of 140f or above | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: rice scoop and spatula stored in stagnant water store clean and dry or in water 140f or above |...
PASS
February 8, 2016
at 3:14 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: products in self service cold unit without labels and ingredients supply | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: no seperation between hand sink and rice cooker provide sepe...
FAIL
February 1, 2016
at 4:03 PM
10 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: products in self service cold unit without labels and ingredients supply | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: no seperation between hand sink and rice cooker provide sepe...
PASS
December 19, 2014
at 3:19 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rear-remove coating from sides of reach in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in _ Remove tape from floor. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sa...
FAIL
December 11, 2014
at 9:05 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Rear-remove coating from sides of reach in refrigerator. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in _ Remove tape from floor. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep wiping cloths in sa...
PASS
December 31, 2013
at 4:06 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Clean the rice steaming bowls after each use. They should be cleaned within 4 hours of use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the freezer. Food debris has collected on the ...
FAIL
December 16, 2013
at 7:45 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Clean the rice steaming bowls after each use. They should be cleaned within 4 hours of use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the freezer. Food debris has collected on the ...
PASS
April 26, 2013
at 4:54 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Cornstarch flour and other food materials are stored in five-gallon buckets on the bottom shelf of a food preparation table. The exterior of the containers should be cleaned. The content of the ...
FAIL
April 3, 2013
at 6:21 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Cornstarch flour and other food materials are stored in five-gallon buckets on the bottom shelf of a food preparation table. The exterior of the containers should be cleaned. The content of the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
FAIL
December 11, 2012
at 7:18 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The wood-laminate table in the middle room is worn and cannot be utilized for food preparation. Food preparation surfaces must be durable smooth readily cleanable and non-absorbent. | 15-4-202.16 - No...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 27, 2012
at 6:26 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue the storage of food products beneath or in front of the hand sink. This issue was addressed during the inspection. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide proper storage of all...
PASS
June 13, 2011
at 5:41 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Keep hot foods on counter at 140 or. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products above or with ready to eat foods. in walk in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover...
FAIL
June 8, 2011
at 2:07 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Keep hot foods on counter at 140 or. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Do not store raw products above or with ready to eat foods. in walk in | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover...
PASS
January 10, 2011
at 4:06 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Provide proper operation of 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store wiping cloths in s...
FAIL
January 3, 2011
at 4:56 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: Provide proper operation of 3 bay sink. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Store wiping cloths in s...
PASS
August 6, 2010
at 4:15 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit for sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adeq...
FAIL
July 27, 2010
at 3:47 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide chlorine test kit for sanitizer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adeq...
PASS
March 8, 2010
at 6:57 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: Provide vacuum breaker for hose hookup. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean cooking vent ...
FAIL
March 1, 2010
at 5:52 PM
24 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Properly maintain Hot Holding Temps. at 140 F or above. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all foods mm NM food grade bags and plastic trap....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 27, 2009
at 2:42 PM
2 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: keep all food covered or wrapped | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: KITCHEN-clean the floor under & around all equiptment of built up grime--
FAIL
December 12, 2008
at 4:41 PM
20 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Properly maintain Hot Holding Temps. at 140 F or above. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove all foods mm NM food grade bags and plastic trap. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Remove baby formula from cooked R...
PASS
September 14, 2007
at 6:20 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: | 31-5-204/05.11 - L...