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Wong's of Boston

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Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 1:28 PM

Address
417 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
40 inspections
20 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.005/5-202.13-P
✓ Corrected

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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF
✓ Corrected

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 11/10/2025 large 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.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department