Inspection record
Chop Chop Rice Thai Cuisine
248 Newbury St · Boston, MA 02116
4inspections since May 2026
15violations recorded
HE_FailExtlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Nov 2, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Observed at the food prep areas above the warewashing areas that there are exposed pipes or utility lines; per the plan review it states that these are to be enclosed; provide enclosed utility lines or pipes.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
10-15-2026 work has been done at the prep sink but a permit has not been given yet; have your licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and provide the permit from the City Plumbing Inspector as soon as possible.
Oct 22, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Approved stamped plans on site indicate a handsink should be located next to the ice machine at the serving line. That handsink was found not to be installed upon today's inspection. Install working handsink according to approved plans. Provide copy of a ISD plumbing permit.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Observed at the food prep areas above the warewashing areas that there are exposed pipes or utility lines; per the plan review it states that these are to be enclosed; provide enclosed utility lines or pipes.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
10-15-2026 work has been done at the prep sink but a permit has not been given yet; have your licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and provide the permit from the City Plumbing Inspector as soon as possible.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front glass door with gaps at top and bottom sides of door. Seal with pest proof materials.
Oct 15, 2026HE_FailExt5 violations
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front glass door with gaps at top and bottom sides of door. Seal with pest proof materials.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
10-15-2026 work has been done at the prep sink but a permit has not been given yet; have your licensed plumber pull permits at 1010 Mass Ave and provide the permit from the City Plumbing Inspector as soon as possible.
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Approved stamped plans on site indicate a handsink should be located next to the ice machine at the serving line. That handsink was found not to be installed upon today's inspection. Install working handsink according to approved plans. Provide copy of a ISD plumbing permit.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Observed at the food prep areas above the warewashing areas that there are exposed pipes or utility lines; per the plan review it states that these are to be enclosed; provide enclosed utility lines or pipes.
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide covered receptacle in one of two restrooms.
Oct 7, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
Provide covered receptacle in one of two restrooms.
*Outer Openings Protected (C)
Front glass door with gaps at top and bottom sides of door. Seal with pest proof materials.
**Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
Approved stamped plans on site indicate a handsink should be located next to the ice machine at the serving line. That handsink was found not to be installed upon today's inspection. Install working handsink according to approved plans. Provide copy of a ISD plumbing permit.
***Backflow Prevention (P)
The food prep sink drain pipe does not have a seperation gap. Install. Provide copy of ISD plumbing permit from a licensed plumber.
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