Inspection record
Dumpling Kitchen
79 River St · Boston, MA 02126
3inspections since May 2026
14violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Jul 27, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed live mice activity behind the cook. Provide an updated pest control report to include no gaps openings or voids.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Heavy encrusted grease build up and food soils observed behind the cook line. Clean to remove.
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed the grease trap lid open in the rear of establishment. Direct staff to keep closed at all times.
Jul 23, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed heavy food soils on multiple bultk item bins. Clean to remove Observed heavy grease soils sitting stagnant inside the deep fryer. Clean to remove
*Outside Receptacles (C)
Observed the grease trap lid open in the rear of establishment. Direct staff to keep closed at all times.
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Heavy encrusted grease build up and food soils observed behind the cook line. Clean to remove.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Heavy food soils observed on the handsink at the cookline. Clean to remove.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed multiple products with elevated temps. Bean sprouts 48f. Cooked chicken 52f. Raw shrimp 46f. Observed chciken fingers sitting on the counter at 89f. PIC removed and placed all products in the walk in unit. Advised to hold food temp at below 41f. or above 135f.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Observed live mice activity behind the cook. Provide an updated pest control report to include no gaps openings or voids.
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Restroom missing signage post and provide.
Jul 14, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
*Handwashing Signage (C)
Restroom missing signage post and provide.
*Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Heavy food soils observed on the handsink at the cookline. Clean to remove.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Observed heavy food soils on multiple bultk item bins. Clean to remove
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed multiple products with elevated temps. Bean sprouts 48f. Cooked chicken 52f. Raw shrimp 46f. Observed chciken fingers sitting on the counter at 89f. PIC removed and placed all products in the walk in unit. Advised to hold food temp at below 41f. or above 135f.
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