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Inspection record

Great Chef

390 Chelsea St · Boston, MA 02128

4inspections since May 2026
17violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out

Inspection history

Oct 2, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
***Backflow Prevention (P)
There is one bay sink located near the oven to wash produce However the produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report. 08/10/2026 PIC to Provide documentation to confirm when the air gap will be install-Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
Aug 31, 2026HE_FailExt2 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
There is one bay sink located near the oven to wash produce However the produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report. 08/10/2026 PIC to Provide documentation to confirm when the air gap will be install-Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide 08/10/2026 the establashiment disposing of mop water in the foor drain with a removabel strainer basket . The variance form was provide at the time of compliance visit.
Aug 10, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Both walk-in unit observed bucket and boxes with food itmes stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor beneath the single sink and the cooking equipment observed soiled. Clean and maintain the floor in a clean condition
***Backflow Prevention (P)
There is one bay sink located near the oven to wash produce However the produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report. 08/10/2026 PIC to Provide documentation to confirm when the air gap will be install-Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide 08/10/2026 the establashiment disposing of mop water in the foor drain with a removabel strainer basket . The variance form was provide at the time of compliance visit.
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Observed the under counter cold holding themomether reading approximately 50F Verify the unit is maintaining proper temperature held at 41 or below
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Several refrigerating units and some other equipment with interior and exterior soiled. Clean all properly
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed cooked dice chicken recorded at 50F Raw shrimp 48F Diced Ham 46F Pork 59F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below
Jul 29, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Both walk-in unit observed bucket and boxes with food itmes stored on floor / Elevate at least 6" off of floor
**Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Observed the under counter cold holding themomether reading approximately 50F Verify the unit is maintaining proper temperature held at 41 or below
*Service Sink (C)
There is no mop sink.Provide
***Backflow Prevention (P)
There is no prep sink to wash produce Produce is being washed in the three bay sink. Provide a food prep sink to protect produce during preparation with proper air gap to sink drain/ provide a license plumber's report.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Observed cooked dice chicken recorded at 50F Raw shrimp 48F Diced Ham 46F Pork 59F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Several refrigerating units and some other equipment with interior and exterior soiled. Clean all properly
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor beneath the single sink and the cooking equipment observed soiled. Clean and maintain the floor in a clean condition

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