Inspection record
Dumpling Cafe
693 Washington St · Boston, MA 02116
5inspections since May 2026
19violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 5, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
There were multiple items in the walkin units (refrigeration/freezer) missing covers/wraps.Provide covers/wraps on all items during storage-Label & date. There were items in the walkin freezer that were observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was a live cockroach observed in the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The handsink faucet at the cook line was observed leaking.Repair
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the cook line equipmet to remove soils.
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean the hood filters & adjacent frame to remove grease buildup.
Sep 28, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Clean the hood filters & adjacent frame to remove grease buildup.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
There were multiple items in the walkin units (refrigeration/freezer) missing covers/wraps.Provide covers/wraps on all items during storage-Label & date. There were items in the walkin freezer that were observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean the cook line equipmet to remove soils.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was a live cockroach observed in the basement.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
The handsink faucet at the cook line was observed leaking.Repair
Jul 29, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence observed of rodent activity under the dish machine(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection the pest report is stating activity with captures. Provide additional pest reports for review
Jul 22, 2026HE_FailExt4 violations
*Controlling Pests (C)
There was evidence observed of rodent activity under the dish machine(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Upon re-inspection the pest report is stating activity with captures. Provide additional pest reports for review
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
There were no paper towels at the basement handsink.Provide PIC corrected
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
There were items in the walkin refrigerator & freezer that were stored directly on the floor.Elevate all stored items at least 6 inches off the floor.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under the fryer units to remove grease buildup. Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
Jul 13, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
There were no paper towels at the basement handsink.Provide PIC corrected
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
There was evidence observed of rodent activity under the dish machine(droppings) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
*Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Clean the floors under the fryer units to remove grease buildup. Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
There were items in the walkin refrigerator & freezer that were stored directly on the floor.Elevate all stored items at least 6 inches off the floor.
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