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Inspection record

Boston Fried Chicken

998 Blue Hill Av · Boston, MA 02124

4inspections since May 2026
25violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Aug 28, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole noted in floor of basement. Pest control reports indicate it may be an open sewer line. Properly cover/seal to remove risk of pest activity
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Pest control reports continue to indicate rodent activity in the establishment. Pest control treatments have been increased to 3x weekly. Continue to properly clean the establishment and make any corrections as written in the pest control reports Pest control reports shall include information for the inspection of the drop ceiling in the establishment and recommendations for the covering/sealing of the hole in the basement floor. Also indicate any voids noted in the lower level that may be contributing to the rodent activity.
Aug 19, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole noted in floor of basement. Pest control reports indicate it may be an open sewer line. Properly cover/seal to remove risk of pest activity
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Lower level of the establishment was accessible at the time of the reinspection. Remove all non food srvice items from the area and clean to assist in proper pest control treatments
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Products and equipment stored directly on the floor or on pallets in the service/kitchen areas. Place products and equipment a minimum of 6" off of the floor and away from all walls for proper pest control treatments Pallets used for storage of bottled beverages. Remove pallets and provide shelving to raise product up off of the floor
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Areas of floor throughout including the walkin with encrusted soils Shelving behind service area with heavy soils and cardbord- Remove and clean Tray below toaster with heavy soils- Clean 08/11/26 Reviewed pest control report with owner at the time of the inspection. Cleaning has been done at the establishment. Additional cleaning is necessary to assist in the prevention of pest activity. Clean all areas of the establishment including all equipment all floors including under equipment under shelving along walls and in corners. Lower level is not used for food service storage but is accessible at the time of the reinspection. Fully clean and mop all floors in lower level as well
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Pest control reports continue to indicate rodent activity in the establishment. Pest control treatments have been increased to 3x weekly. Continue to properly clean the establishment and make any corrections as written in the pest control reports Pest control reports shall include information for the inspection of the drop ceiling in the establishment and recommendations for the covering/sealing of the hole in the basement floor. Also indicate any voids noted in the lower level that may be contributing to the rodent activity.
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC shall properly monitor cleaning procedures at the establishment
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Small rodent droppings noted on shelving and floor behind service counter- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 08/11/26- Pest control report provided by the establishment indicates that there is presently rodent and cockroach activity. Currently the pest control is coming out biweekly Increase pest control treatments to identify areas of concern and entry and to remove the presence of activty in the restaurant. Owner was instructed to move equipment and/or product away from walls in both the service areas and in the lower level to provide access to pest control for adequate treatments
Aug 11, 2026HE_FailExt9 violations
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters-no sanitizer set up Corrected on site
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Lower level of the establishment was accessible at the time of the reinspection. Remove all non food srvice items from the area and clean to assist in proper pest control treatments
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Small rodent droppings noted on shelving and floor behind service counter- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company 08/11/26- Pest control report provided by the establishment indicates that there is presently rodent and cockroach activity. Currently the pest control is coming out biweekly Increase pest control treatments to identify areas of concern and entry and to remove the presence of activty in the restaurant. Owner was instructed to move equipment and/or product away from walls in both the service areas and in the lower level to provide access to pest control for adequate treatments
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Scoop stored in stagnant water- Store properly- Corrected on site
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC shall properly monitor cleaning procedures at the establishment
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Areas of floor throughout including the walkin with encrusted soils Shelving behind service area with heavy soils and cardbord- Remove and clean Tray below toaster with heavy soils- Clean 08/11/26 Reviewed pest control report with owner at the time of the inspection. Cleaning has been done at the establishment. Additional cleaning is necessary to assist in the prevention of pest activity. Clean all areas of the establishment including all equipment all floors including under equipment under shelving along walls and in corners. Lower level is not used for food service storage but is accessible at the time of the reinspection. Fully clean and mop all floors in lower level as well
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Large bulk food containers used for holding breading material cracked and do not properly close- Replace
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Products and equipment stored directly on the floor or on pallets in the service/kitchen areas. Place products and equipment a minimum of 6" off of the floor and away from all walls for proper pest control treatments Pallets used for storage of bottled beverages. Remove pallets and provide shelving to raise product up off of the floor
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door to the establishment open at the time of the inspection- Provide tight closing screen or keep door closed
Aug 4, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Scoop stored in stagnant water- Store properly- Corrected on site
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Small rodent droppings noted on shelving and floor behind service counter- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Back door to the establishment open at the time of the inspection- Provide tight closing screen or keep door closed
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC shall properly monitor cleaning procedures at the establishment
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths stored on counters-no sanitizer set up Corrected on site
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Large bulk food containers used for holding breading material cracked and do not properly close- Replace
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Areas of floor throughout including the walkin with encrusted soils Shelving behind service area with heavy soils and cardbord- Remove and clean Tray below toaster with heavy soils- Clean

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