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TALK AND WOK CAFE

Latest: PASS July 2, 2020

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

🚇 Nearest Transit: Forest Hills (Orange Line)

Address
1277 RIVER ST
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Inspection History
50 inspections
21 failures
License
License #23277
Last inspected: July 2, 2020

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS July 2, 2020 at 4:17 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): bodily fluid spill kit incomplete. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No label on BBQ sauce container provide. | 590.004/4-...
FAIL June 25, 2020 at 7:23 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): bodily fluid spill kit incomplete. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No label on BBQ sauce container provide. | 590.004/4-...
PASS July 16, 2019 at 12:55 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide a person in charge. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF - (B) & (E) Responsibility of ...
FAIL July 1, 2019 at 2:35 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): provide a person in charge. | 590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF - Assignment (Pf): | 590.002(E)/2-201.11-PF - (B) & (E) Responsibility of ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 11, 2018 at 4:11 PM
21 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: provide cooling procedures for all cooks/ discontinue cooling in large deep containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: All cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below/ during inspection I observed several food product...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 9, 2018 at 12:40 PM
21 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: provide cooling procedures for all cooks/ discontinue cooling in large deep containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: All cold holding shall be maintained at 41F or below/ during inspection I observed several food product...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 21, 2018 at 12:52 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor/remove all eggcrates/cover all foods in all reachins and walkin/remove all tin containers and replace with foodgrade containers/ | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM
14 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all beverages 6 to 8 inches off the floor/remove all eggcrates/cover all foods in all reachins and walkin/remove all tin containers and replace with foodgrade containers/ | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 6, 2018 at 1:25 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: per cook chicken wings were just cooked and placed at cook line/temp was 100F all cooked chicken shall be maintained at 140F or above discontinue this practice. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: per cook pre made chicken...
FAIL July 30, 2018 at 12:54 PM
22 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: per cook chicken wings were just cooked and placed at cook line/temp was 100F all cooked chicken shall be maintained at 140F or above discontinue this practice. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: per cook pre made chicken...
PASS November 28, 2017 at 5:38 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: PIC will need to review with all staff proper food storage. Found raw foods above bread and other cooked foods. As discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to s...
FAIL November 21, 2017 at 5:00 PM
11 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: PIC will need to review with all staff proper food storage. Found raw foods above bread and other cooked foods. As discussed. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to s...
PASS May 8, 2017 at 5:53 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above noodles and other ready to eat foods. Store on bottom shelf. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for all food in storage. Discontinue to s...
FAIL May 1, 2017 at 11:45 AM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken stored above noodles and other ready to eat foods. Store on bottom shelf. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for all food in storage. Discontinue to s...
PASS January 13, 2017 at 5:38 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers (nuts sesame etc). | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue to thaw food at roome temperature. Found chicken for chicken fingers sitting on ...
FAIL January 5, 2017 at 5:25 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for bulk food containers (nuts sesame etc). | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Discontinue to thaw food at roome temperature. Found chicken for chicken fingers sitting on ...
PASS June 16, 2016 at 5:01 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food contaioners. Some missing. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken at 61F cooked beef 57 egg roll 62F. All must be hot held at or above 140F. | 06-3-501.13 - ...
FAIL June 9, 2016 at 6:37 PM
16 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food contaioners. Some missing. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken at 61F cooked beef 57 egg roll 62F. All must be hot held at or above 140F. | 06-3-501.13 - ...
PASS February 26, 2016 at 4:57 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Replace ripped or missing gaskets on refrigerators and freezers. Discontinue to use duck tape. Tape was soiled and falling apart. On unit on cooking line and two in basement storage held together with duct...
FAIL January 29, 2016 at 5:20 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in kitchen basement storage areas. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Discontinue to store f...
FAIL January 21, 2016 at 6:38 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers in kitchen basement storage areas. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Discontinue to store f...
PASS July 20, 2015 at 3:17 PM
10 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Refrigeration at prep station 50F. Repair or replace food will be stored in walk-in. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Chicken next to pork beef on ...
FAIL July 10, 2015 at 4:14 PM
10 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Refrigeration at prep station 50F. Repair or replace food will be stored in walk-in. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Chicken next to pork beef on ...
PASS October 10, 2014 at 7:25 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all food container (bulk and small). | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken wings at 74F. Must be cooked until 165F or above and stored at or above 140F. Discontinue to store at ro...
FAIL October 3, 2014 at 6:43 PM
13 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all food container (bulk and small). | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Chicken wings at 74F. Must be cooked until 165F or above and stored at or above 140F. Discontinue to store at ro...
PASS March 5, 2014 at 4:03 PM
0 violations
PASS July 2, 2013 at 4:48 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: cooking wok stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of live fruit flies at basement service by exterminator and provide exte...
FAIL June 25, 2013 at 6:33 PM
4 violations
24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: cooking wok stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of live fruit flies at basement service by exterminator and provide exte...
PASS December 20, 2012 at 4:48 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food container no label provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Replace soiled grease. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cooking range shelving soiled with grease ...
FAIL December 13, 2012 at 6:01 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food container no label provide. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Replace soiled grease. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: cooking range shelving soiled with grease ...
PASS October 2, 2012 at 4:44 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for exposed stored foods inside walk in cooler. Unit at 35F ok. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
FAIL September 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for exposed stored foods inside walk in cooler. Unit at 35F ok. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Sur...
PASS April 12, 2012 at 6:19 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers with ingredient name. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No Chefs thermometer for monitoring provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Food con...
FAIL April 4, 2012 at 6:06 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers with ingredient name. | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No Chefs thermometer for monitoring provide. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Food con...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 17, 2011 at 3:46 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN the 5 gal white buckets of built-up food soil--& CLEAN the door gaskets of the low reach-in refriges-SPREAD the gaskets & clean in the folds to remove food debris-- | 32-6-301.11-02.11 ...
PASS April 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: AT INSPECTION--found- no hood / vent cleaning sticker-PROVIDE for hood / vent cleaning service from a city of boston fire dept approved list ( list given by inspector ) | M-2-102.11 - PIC ...
FAIL April 6, 2011 at 4:02 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: AT INSPECTION--found- no hood / vent cleaning sticker-PROVIDE for hood / vent cleaning service from a city of boston fire dept approved list ( list given by inspector ) | M-2-102.11 - PIC ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 20, 2010 at 4:42 PM
1 violation
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: BETWEEN USE-store the wiping clothes in a sanitizing solution -set up 2 buckets --1. marked RAW for clothes used on raw food contact surfaces- & 1. marked R.T.E ( ready to eat ) for clothes used on...
PASS June 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM
0 violations
PASS January 25, 2010 at 5:16 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: between use-STORE WIPING CLOTHES in a sanitizing solution- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: IN THE WALK-IN--clean the wire racks of built up food grime-- & CLEAN the small table t...
FAIL January 22, 2010 at 5:23 PM
4 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: between use-STORE WIPING CLOTHES in a sanitizing solution- | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: IN THE WALK-IN--clean the wire racks of built up food grime-- & CLEAN the small table t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 7, 2009 at 6:19 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard all rinsed out single service plastic bags | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Too much food out waiting for preparation. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for al...
FAIL September 28, 2009 at 6:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Discard all rinsed out single service plastic bags | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Too much food out waiting for preparation. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for al...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: In use wiping cloths not being kept in Sanitizer. | 42-5-203.13 - Mop Sink not Provided: Mops not being hung properly at Mop Sink.
PASS November 20, 2008 at 7:03 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Food being allowed to cool down at room temperature for too long before being refrigerated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide scoops for bulk foods instead of bowls ...
FAIL November 7, 2008 at 6:52 PM
8 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Food being allowed to cool down at room temperature for too long before being refrigerated. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide scoops for bulk foods instead of bowls ...
PASS May 7, 2008 at 4:24 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil stored at room temperature is 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. Cooked chicken stored on top of unit is 47F. Ensure PHF's are kept at 41F or below and that they are properly cooled...
FAIL April 30, 2008 at 4:29 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Garlic and oil stored at room temperature is 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. Cooked chicken stored on top of unit is 47F. Ensure PHF's are kept at 41F or below and that they are properly cooled...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 12, 2007 at 3:44 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide handled scoops for all food barrels. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for all food Prep Personal | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly keep front en...
FAIL August 16, 2007 at 3:15 PM
10 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: provide handled scoops for all food barrels. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for all food Prep Personal | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly keep front en...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department