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Inspection record

Beijing Taste

377 Washington St · Boston, MA 02135

6inspections since May 2026
23violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out

Inspection history

Oct 26, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Service Sink (C)
There is no service sink installed on the premise and staff state they dispose of the soiled water in the toilet in the basement; provide a service or mop sink.
Oct 23, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
*Service Sink (C)
There is no service sink installed on the premise and staff state they dispose of the soiled water in the toilet in the basement; provide a service or mop sink.
Oct 15, 2026HE_FailExt9 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
The handwashing sink next to the three-compartment sink was observed blocked with a saucepan stored in the basin there also was no soap and the hand towel dispenser was empty. Handwashing sinks should always be accessible and not used for anything other than hand washing and should always be fully stocked with soap and a way to dry hands to allow for effective handwashing.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The yellow hood inspection sticker expired July 2026; have an approved cleaner perform service and provide updated hood inspection sticker. The person in charge states the hood cleaning company is scheduled to perform service on 10-23-26.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
There is a lot of clutter in the basement from equipment no longer being used and supplies for the restaurant that prevent proper cleaning and not allowing for effective monitoring of pest activity; clean and organize the basement to allow for proper cleaning and monitoring of pest activity.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
There are gaps at the bottom of the rear door when closed; repair or replace the door to prevent pest entry or add a door sweep.
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
The exterior refuse container has a drain hole but lacks a drain plug; provide drain plug for the exterior refuse container.
*Service Sink (C)
There is no service sink installed on the premise and staff state they dispose of the soiled water in the toilet in the basement; provide a service or mop sink.
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
In the walk-in refrigerator observed skewered strawberries stored inside single-use cardboard boxes; food contact surfaces should be cleanable durable nonporous.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed multiple instances of in-use utensils stored in 70F water throughout the kitchen area; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean dry and sanitized surface in water 135F and above at all times or in cool running water. Corrected on site.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed cut and skewered strawberries in the walk-in refrigerator stored uncovered; provide coverings for foods to prevent contamination.
Oct 8, 2026HE_Fail9 violations
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
There are gaps at the bottom of the rear door when closed; repair or replace the door to prevent pest entry or add a door sweep.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Observed cut and skewered strawberries in the walk-in refrigerator stored uncovered; provide coverings for foods to prevent contamination.
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
There is a lot of clutter in the basement from equipment no longer being used and supplies for the restaurant that prevent proper cleaning and not allowing for effective monitoring of pest activity; clean and organize the basement to allow for proper cleaning and monitoring of pest activity.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
The yellow hood inspection sticker expired July 2026; have an approved cleaner perform service and provide updated hood inspection sticker. The person in charge states the hood cleaning company is scheduled to perform service on 10-23-26.
*Using Drain Plugs (C)
The exterior refuse container has a drain hole but lacks a drain plug; provide drain plug for the exterior refuse container.
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
The handwashing sink next to the three-compartment sink was observed blocked with a saucepan stored in the basin there also was no soap and the hand towel dispenser was empty. Handwashing sinks should always be accessible and not used for anything other than hand washing and should always be fully stocked with soap and a way to dry hands to allow for effective handwashing.
*Service Sink (C)
There is no service sink installed on the premise and staff state they dispose of the soiled water in the toilet in the basement; provide a service or mop sink.
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
In the walk-in refrigerator observed skewered strawberries stored inside single-use cardboard boxes; food contact surfaces should be cleanable durable nonporous.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Observed multiple instances of in-use utensils stored in 70F water throughout the kitchen area; in-use utensils should be stored on a clean dry and sanitized surface in water 135F and above at all times or in cool running water. Corrected on site.
May 12, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Upon reinspection a plumber's report has been provided that states the work can be done but the persons in charge indicate that the proposed cost is a financial hardship. Fill out the provided Request For Variance document attached in the report email and return to isdhealth@boston.gov
May 1, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
Upon reinspection a plumber's report has been provided that states the work can be done but the persons in charge indicate that the proposed cost is a financial hardship. Fill out the provided Request For Variance document attached in the report email and return to isdhealth@boston.gov
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
At the rear exit whe the door is closed there is a gap between the door and frame at the bottom right that allows for pest entry; repair or replace the door and frame or add weather stripping to prevent pest entry.

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology