Wens Rice Noodle & Ramen
Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2025
Address
247 NEWBURY ST
Back Bay, MA 02116
Inspection History
42 inspections
18 failures
License
License #149517
Last inspected: November 7, 2025
Inspection History (42 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2025
at 6:32 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop in ice bin. Store scoops outside of bin to prevent contamination from the hands.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 11, 2025
at 3:26 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop in ice machine. Store scoop outside of ice machine to prevent contamination from hands. | 590.004/4-101.16-C - Sponges Use Limitation (C): Sponges observed at warewashing. Di...
PASS
March 3, 2025
at 4:05 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Spills on walk-in refrigerator floor. Food and debris under prep table and behind soup stoves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
FAIL
February 24, 2025
at 6:28 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Spills on walk-in refrigerator floor. Food and debris under prep table and behind soup stoves. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
PASS
October 25, 2024
at 5:26 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer not testing for 3 compartment sink. Out of quats sanitizer. Re-wash and sanitize utensils. Set up s...
FAIL
October 18, 2024
at 5:51 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): Sanitizer not testing for 3 compartment sink. Out of quats sanitizer. Re-wash and sanitize utensils. Set up s...
PASS
May 17, 2024
at 3:56 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean soils on ceiling aboved ductless hood vented fryer. | 590.004/4-903.12-C - Prohibitions (C): Numerous cases of single use articles/to go containers being stored in vaulted basement equipmen...
FAIL
April 16, 2024
at 5:46 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): The on site person in charge had no knowledge of a proper illness policy or symptoms of exlusion. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evid...
FAIL
April 12, 2024
at 3:01 PM
10 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): The on site person in charge had no knowledge of a proper illness policy or symptoms of exlusion. Retrain staff. Handout provided. | 590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evid...
PASS
February 27, 2024
at 5:27 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marki...
FAIL
February 20, 2024
at 7:17 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marki...
PASS
November 13, 2023
at 4:28 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops with handles in product- Store with handle up out of the product- Corrected Bowls used in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handles | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B)...
FAIL
November 3, 2023
at 3:30 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Scoops with handles in product- Store with handle up out of the product- Corrected Bowls used in bulk food containers- Provide scoops with handles | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B)...
PASS
June 20, 2023
at 6:18 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed an employee washing hands in the prep sink Wash hands in designated handwashing sinks- Corrected | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holdin...
FAIL
June 13, 2023
at 6:55 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-301.15-PF - Where to Wash (Pf): Observed an employee washing hands in the prep sink Wash hands in designated handwashing sinks- Corrected | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holdin...
PASS
January 17, 2023
at 5:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in the space between the wallandthe refrigerator- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): -E...
FAIL
January 9, 2023
at 5:03 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in the space between the wallandthe refrigerator- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): -E...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 6, 2022
at 5:57 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Employees storing in use knife between wall and lift top refrigeration- Discontinue Corrected | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Damp wiping cloths on counters i...
PASS
July 28, 2022
at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 28, 2022
at 6:08 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): All available handsinks blocked at the time of the inspection- Employees unable to properly wash- Corrected | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed multiple emplyees touchi...
FAIL
March 18, 2022
at 4:23 PM
4 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): All available handsinks blocked at the time of the inspection- Employees unable to properly wash- Corrected | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed multiple emplyees touchi...
PASS
November 30, 2021
at 6:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Dry food goods being stored in basement boiler/utility room located additional basement space behind a false wall with exposed utility pipes and wires with a dirt floor where canned goods a...
FAIL
November 23, 2021
at 4:03 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.12-C - Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C): Dry food goods being stored in basement boiler/utility room located additional basement space behind a false wall with exposed utility pipes and wires with a dirt floor where canned goods a...
PASS
June 17, 2021
at 6:01 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Container of cooked noodles observed stored on three bay sink. COS. | 590.003...
FAIL
June 10, 2021
at 6:22 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-305.14-C - Food Preparation (C): Container of cooked noodles observed stored on three bay sink. COS. | 590.003...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 3, 2021
at 6:30 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring thawing non continous cook processes cleaning and maintenance. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw An...
FAIL
February 24, 2021
at 6:53 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): The CFPM is not monitoring thawing non continous cook processes cleaning and maintenance. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-401.14-PF - Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw An...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 15, 2020
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all dry food storage containers in reach in freezer. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop observed stored in contact ...
PASS
March 10, 2020
at 6:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): In adequate size drain board. Drain board cannot accommodate all air drying needs - Ware washing Evidence that employees are stacking wet equipment | 590.006/6-501.11-C -...
FAIL
February 21, 2020
at 4:43 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no hand washing unless employee was instructed by PIC to wash hands - Observed these employees not using soap lathering etc after being instructed by PIC | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 19, 2020
at 5:25 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed no hand washing unless employee was instructed by PIC to wash hands - Observed these employees not using soap lathering etc after being instructed by PIC | 590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (...
PASS
October 18, 2019
at 3:28 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed food handlers leaving returning and performing multiple tasks without removing gloves and/or washing hands | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide along...
FAIL
October 16, 2019
at 12:52 PM
22 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Observed food handlers leaving returning and performing multiple tasks without removing gloves and/or washing hands | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide along...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 13, 2018
at 8:15 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bottled products with no labels- Provide | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Products stored in store bags in walkin- Provide food grade containers for storage | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Co...
PASS
July 6, 2018
at 7:00 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop used for rice in stagnant water- Discontinue | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces ...
FAIL
June 27, 2018
at 12:36 PM
11 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Scoop used for rice in stagnant water- Discontinue | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Bowls used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handle | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces ...
PASS
December 28, 2017
at 5:09 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Plates of wrapped sliced meat on counter 56F. Per PIC removed from refrigerator 1 hour prior to use in soup. Must be maintained at 41F or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Bo...
FAIL
December 20, 2017
at 7:33 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Plates of wrapped sliced meat on counter 56F. Per PIC removed from refrigerator 1 hour prior to use in soup. Must be maintained at 41F or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Bo...
PASS
April 18, 2017
at 3:58 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Covered plastic containers of cooked ground pork on shelving in kitchen 93F. Product must be cold held at 41F or below. Ensure products are properly cooled. Reviewed with PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Larg...
FAIL
April 10, 2017
at 3:55 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Covered plastic containers of cooked ground pork on shelving in kitchen 93F. Product must be cold held at 41F or below. Ensure products are properly cooled. Reviewed with PIC | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Larg...
PASS
May 9, 2016
at 2:57 PM
1 violation
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: When dish machine is operating water is backing up into adjoining sink during operation.Repair.Provide proper backflow preventer.
FAIL
May 6, 2016
at 3:16 PM
1 violation
30-5-203.14 - Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow: When dish machine is operating water is backing up into adjoining sink during operation.Repair.Provide proper backflow preventer.