Inspection record
Hong Kong 888 Cafe
888 South St · Boston, MA 02131
2inspections since May 2026
10violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Sep 9, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Employee observed preping green beans in the front dining area. Discontinue and ensure all food preparation is being done on a clean and and protected surface.
***Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Employee observed dicing ready to eat produce with no gloves on. Address and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
Aug 26, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Garlic and oil mixture observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at below 41F. Garlic and oil mixture was removed at the time of the inspection.
***Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
Employee observed dicing ready to eat produce with no gloves on. Address and ensure there is no bare hand contact with any ready to eat foods.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Employee observed preping green beans in the front dining area. Discontinue and ensure all food preparation is being done on a clean and and protected surface.
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.
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