Inspection record
China Sea Restaurant
1194 Blue Hill Av · Boston, MA 02126
2inspections since May 2026
22violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 5, 2026HE_Pass11 violations
*Grease Trap(C)
Clean visible soils and remove obnoxious odors
*Service Sink (C)
Maintain the slop sink area clean and clutter free during hous of operation - store the soiled mops back into the basin after use
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units including behind the handles on all units from visible food mspills stains and soils
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime soils
*Wood Use Limitation (C)
Discard wooden utensils with splintered and visibly burnt edges where needed [ stored above the three bay sink ]
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue the use of sponges to clean pots pand and other utensils -
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving in the refrigeration / freezer units as well as on the shelves in the kitchen area - too absorbant and will retain potential food spills
**Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
Chicken fingers being made from raw chicken fingers are partially cooked and being hot held until customers order them - Either fully cook to order - fully cook and maintain at 135F and / or higher - fully cook cool properly within the proper timeline and then reheat to a minimum of 165F and / or higher - Discontinue practices
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up seperate sanitizing stations for designated raw cooking areas - keep seperate from ready to eat foods and cutting boards as we discussed
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Clearly post " Hand Washing Only " signage at all designted hand sinks where needed
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills
Jul 29, 2026HE_Fail11 violations
*Grease Trap(C)
Clean visible soils and remove obnoxious odors
*Service Sink (C)
Maintain the slop sink area clean and clutter free during hous of operation - store the soiled mops back into the basin after use
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Remove all cardboard being used to line shelving in the refrigeration / freezer units as well as on the shelves in the kitchen area - too absorbant and will retain potential food spills
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units including behind the handles on all units from visible food mspills stains and soils
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Clearly post " Hand Washing Only " signage at all designted hand sinks where needed
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Clean floors throughout the kitchen from visible food spills
*Wood Use Limitation (C)
Discard wooden utensils with splintered and visibly burnt edges where needed [ stored above the three bay sink ]
*Sponges Use Limitation (C)
Discontinue the use of sponges to clean pots pand and other utensils -
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Set up seperate sanitizing stations for designated raw cooking areas - keep seperate from ready to eat foods and cutting boards as we discussed
**Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
Chicken fingers being made from raw chicken fingers are partially cooked and being hot held until customers order them - Either fully cook to order - fully cook and maintain at 135F and / or higher - fully cook cool properly within the proper timeline and then reheat to a minimum of 165F and / or higher - Discontinue practices
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean vents in the hood system from visible grease and grime soils
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