Inspection record
Chinatown Cafe
262 Harrison Av · Boston, MA 02111
2inspections since May 2026
16violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 30, 2026HE_Pass8 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The wall in the rest room is damaged.Repair There are cracked & damaged floor tiles under the 3 bay sink.Repair regrout as needed
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The wire rack shelving in the walkin was observed rusted & worn.Replace/resurface
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
There is water leaking from under the 3 bay sink.Repair
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Remove all soiled cardboard from the trash location.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under the bench seating & along the dining room wall to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Provide a door at the mop sink.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of rodent activity(droppings) in the dining room & under the bench seating.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the overhead ceiling tiles to remove dust buildup
Oct 19, 2026HE_Fail8 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence of rodent activity(droppings) in the dining room & under the bench seating.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
The wire rack shelving in the walkin was observed rusted & worn.Replace/resurface
*Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Remove all soiled cardboard from the trash location.
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
The wall in the rest room is damaged.Repair There are cracked & damaged floor tiles under the 3 bay sink.Repair regrout as needed
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean the overhead ceiling tiles to remove dust buildup
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under the bench seating & along the dining room wall to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Provide a door at the mop sink.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
There is water leaking from under the 3 bay sink.Repair
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