Wong's of Boston
FAILMonday, November 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Violations Cited
590.003/3-101.11-P
Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)
2- 50 pounds bags of rice observed chewed on and with rat bite marks. All affected bags were discard.
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)
Interior refrigerator unit observed soiled interior of walk-in unit observed soiled with loose debris multiple shelvings observed dusty with evidence of pest activity /Clean and sanitize all surfaces clean and sanitize interior of ice machine
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
Why This Matters
This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of rodents activity with large dropping observed in front counter area kitchen behing and between all the cook equipment / clean and sanitize to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.go Rat Dropping oberved in the kitchen. clean and sanitize to remove Provide a new detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.go
Why This Matters
SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.
Code Requirements
IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Multiple uncovered food products stored in the the walk-in fridge. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination
Why This Matters
DIRECT CONTAMINATION PATH: Raw chicken contains Salmonella (23% of samples) and Campylobacter (71% of samples). One drop of raw chicken juice can contaminate entire shelf below. Results in 1-3 million US illnesses annually.
Code Requirements
REORGANIZE IMMEDIATELY - Top to bottom: Ready-to-eat foods, Fish/Seafood (145°F), Whole meat/pork (145°F), Ground meat (155°F), Poultry (165°F) on bottom. Use separate coolers if needed. Cover all foods. Train all staff on proper order.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean all cooking equipment inside and out refrigerators inside and out of dry food build up ice build up on chest freezer. All shelves in kitchen
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
All floors in kitchen front counter area and warewashing rooms observed in need of deep cleaning to remove debris and grease build up. 11/3/25 Kitchen clean the floor to remove debris
Why This Matters
Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning
Code Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Kitchen back storage area is heavily cluttered with products. Discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done./ clean and organize to remove
Why This Matters
This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety
Code Requirements
Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.