Inspection record
Billy Tse Restaurant
240 Commercial St · Boston, MA 02109
3inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Jul 21, 2026HE_Pass10 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple bulk bins in the lower level & condiments at the cookline observed missing labels. Label when removed from orignial containers
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense at the minimum ppm. Technician arrived on site while inspector was still on site
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff warewashing and cleaning food contact surfaces with yellow sponges. Discontinue (cos)
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple walkin shelvings/ dry storage area & kitchen shelvings observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue / Remove
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters & attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: September 26 2026
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Containers of prep foods observed stored in walk in and other cold units observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date prior to storing Discussed at the time of inspection
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily stained. Clean to remove/ Resurface/ Replace
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Food dispensing utensils observed stored in room temperature stagnant water portioned cups observed stored inside bulk bins/ foods. Discontinue (cos)
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed stagant water downstairs in the basement area. Clean to remove
Jul 10, 2026HE_Fail10 violations
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple bulk bins in the lower level & condiments at the cookline observed missing labels. Label when removed from orignial containers
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Food dispensing utensils observed stored in room temperature stagnant water portioned cups observed stored inside bulk bins/ foods. Discontinue (cos)
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
Containers of prep foods observed stored in walk in and other cold units observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard date prior to storing Discussed at the time of inspection
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple walkin shelvings/ dry storage area & kitchen shelvings observed lined with cardboard. Discontinue / Remove
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Observed staff warewashing and cleaning food contact surfaces with yellow sponges. Discontinue (cos)
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Hood filters & attachments observed heavily soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires: September 26 2026
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Kitchen low temp dishwasher observed at 00ppm. Repair to dispense at the minimum ppm. Technician arrived on site while inspector was still on site
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Cutting board observed heavily stained. Clean to remove/ Resurface/ Replace
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed stagant water downstairs in the basement area. Clean to remove
May 28, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed report on the cost install from a licensed plumbers to: inca.prince@boston.gov Plumbers report in process for the cost of install of air gap on the 2 bay sink (4.30.26)
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