South St. Diner
Latest: PASS
May 8, 2025
Address
178 KNEELAND ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
58 inspections
20 failures
License
License #20566
Last inspected: May 8, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 8, 2025
at 3:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 3, 2024
at 2:50 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Hood filters above fryer with grease build up. Clean to remove. | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease observed uncovered in back alley. Provide secure cover for grease ...
PASS
February 1, 2024
at 3:41 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 fruits in production line refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-501.11-C - Frozen Food (C...
FAIL
January 25, 2024
at 3:51 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 fruits in production line refrigeration unit. Person in charge corrected. | 590.003/3-501.11-C - Frozen Food (C...
PASS
July 11, 2023
at 5:41 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Condensation on dining room ceiling panel. Confirm condensation tubing is not blocked. Service as needed to prevent condensation build-up in ceiling. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual a...
FAIL
July 5, 2023
at 3:17 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Condensation on dining room ceiling panel. Confirm condensation tubing is not blocked. Service as needed to prevent condensation build-up in ceiling. | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual a...
PASS
February 23, 2023
at 3:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 23, 2022
at 2:46 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hot hold of Sausages on counter @ 85f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above. Not sure how long sausage was out of temperature so voluntarily discar...
FAIL
August 15, 2022
at 12:26 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Hot hold of Sausages on counter @ 85f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above. Not sure how long sausage was out of temperature so voluntarily discar...
PASS
January 14, 2022
at 6:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage on counter at 68F. Ensure cold foods are always stored in the refrigerator 41F or below. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sa...
FAIL
January 7, 2022
at 8:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Sausage on counter at 68F. Ensure cold foods are always stored in the refrigerator 41F or below. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-302.14-PF - Sa...
PASS
July 8, 2021
at 2:36 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Buildup of grease on hood panels.Clean to Remove | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Black substance found ...
FAIL
June 28, 2021
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-204.11-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C): Buildup of grease on hood panels.Clean to Remove | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Black substance found ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 27, 2021
at 5:14 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Small area otiles in the basement storage area missing and damaged. Address and make any necessary repairs. | 590.006/6-202.11-C - Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C): Several lights above dry s...
PASS
December 24, 2020
at 4:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of meat observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equip...
FAIL
December 16, 2020
at 3:00 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Containers of meat observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equip...
PASS
August 13, 2020
at 5:28 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food products observed ...
FAIL
August 5, 2020
at 2:04 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): At the time of the inspection there was no current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. | 590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Boxes of food products observed ...
PASS
November 27, 2019
at 3:46 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): 1) Wall at fpornt counter under toaster with soils clean to remove 2) Wall behind 3 bay sink with soils clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Att...
FAIL
November 20, 2019
at 4:15 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): 1) Wall at fpornt counter under toaster with soils clean to remove 2) Wall behind 3 bay sink with soils clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Att...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2019
at 4:04 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gaskets on walk-in worn replace or repair
PASS
May 31, 2018
at 1:25 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 1, 2018
at 2:17 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 21, 2017
at 5:34 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 26, 2017
at 4:31 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of 1 door freezer with frost build up and crumbs clean to remove and defrost | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood vents with arbon build up clean to remove ...
FAIL
January 11, 2017
at 3:51 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: interior of 1 door freezer with frost build up and crumbs clean to remove and defrost | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: 1) hood vents with arbon build up clean to remove ...
PASS
March 11, 2016
at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 20, 2015
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shelled Eggs @ 50f Corn beef @ 51f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door cold hold flip unit running @ 50f repair to run at 41f or below | 1...
FAIL
November 13, 2015
at 4:26 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Shelled Eggs @ 50f Corn beef @ 51f Ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door cold hold flip unit running @ 50f repair to run at 41f or below | 1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 15, 2014
at 6:35 PM
28 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad unit 50 °F Tuna 48 °F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean interior of bulk food food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products stored above the rim of the pan/food containers in re...
FAIL
October 8, 2014
at 3:21 PM
28 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Salad unit 50 °F Tuna 48 °F | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Clean interior of bulk food food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food products stored above the rim of the pan/food containers in re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
September 4, 2013
at 3:56 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 6, 2012
at 5:07 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 27, 2012
at 5:14 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The flip top refrigeration unit along the Kneeland Street side of the service area is operating at 45 to 47 F. The corner of the kitchen was approximately 90 F. It appears that the food in the top of the ...
FAIL
August 23, 2012
at 4:48 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The flip top refrigeration unit along the Kneeland Street side of the service area is operating at 45 to 47 F. The corner of the kitchen was approximately 90 F. It appears that the food in the top of the ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 2, 2012
at 4:48 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Two of the door handles to the flip-top unit were soiled. The food soil should be removed to make the handles clean.
PASS
December 9, 2011
at 4:02 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Replace allergen warnings on menus. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach iris. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Defrost white reach in freezer. at counter ...
FAIL
November 30, 2011
at 4:52 PM
8 violations
02-3-201.11F - Safe Food Handeling Instructions: Replace allergen warnings on menus. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover any open foods in reach iris. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Defrost white reach in freezer. at counter ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 30, 2011
at 3:36 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan cover in glass door reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean soda dispensing closet. | 29-5-201/02.1...
FAIL
August 24, 2011
at 3:53 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean vent fan cover in glass door reach in. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean soda dispensing closet. | 29-5-201/02.1...
PASS
April 4, 2011
at 5:02 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor under cooking equipment | 37-6-501.11-.12 - ...
FAIL
March 25, 2011
at 3:11 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean floor under cooking equipment | 37-6-501.11-.12 - ...
PASS
December 30, 2010
at 4:03 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Separate raw foods from ready to eat foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provid...
FAIL
December 16, 2010
at 3:09 PM
6 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Separate raw foods from ready to eat foods in walk in. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provid...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 31, 2010
at 2:46 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -defrost reach in freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer.
PASS
March 16, 2010
at 3:38 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost small white freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
FAIL
March 9, 2010
at 4:00 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost small white freezer. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2009
at 4:19 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all scored cutting boards. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Weather proof side exit doors.
PASS
August 28, 2009
at 4:17 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective doorgasket. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: clean dish machine as needed. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Conta...