Inspection record
Jen Lai Noodle and Rice Co.
1 Faneuil Hall Mkt Pl Pl · Boston, MA 02109
7inspections since May 2026
17violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Oct 22, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
Oct 1, 2026HE_Fail6 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
No PIC on site during the inspection.Provide PIC available at all times during the operation.
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Noted sauces left overnight near the stove top on the cooking line. Cover in a sealed containers to prevent pest feeding.
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Noted leaking faucet at the handsink.Repair Noted plastic wrapping around the base of the drain underneath the 3 bay sink.Remove and repair the leak.
*Frequency-Removal (C)
Noted trash barrel near the 3 bay sink with food debris.Remove with frequency.No trash left overnight in the stall to prevent pest feeding.
*Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
Noted soiled linen stored in a stagnant water in the bucket overnight.Remove and store properly in a sealed container to prevent fly issue
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the cooking equipment and also on the floor.Clean daily to prevent pest feeding.
Sep 25, 2026HE_Pass2 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Standing water in storage area clean to remove
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Roaches found in the storage area in basement clean to remove. Hose with water leaking from it found with multiple roaches under it. Discontinue storage of anything wet and pooling water. 10-14-25: roaches still present in dry storage and few on tin caps under prep sink upstairs
Aug 17, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Noted several droppings under the 3 bay sink and under the front counter.Clean daily and provide pest report
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers in the consumable ice.Discontinue and retrain staff. COS by the PIC
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted all filters in both the hoods extremly filled with heavy grease.Clean on a daily basis Noted both the hoods with heavy grease built up and dripping with grease on the sides.Clean daily Noted grease dripping from the access panels above the menu board.Repair
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the equipment. Clean daily
Jun 26, 2026HE_Fail4 violations
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Noted several droppings under the 3 bay sink and under the front counter.Clean daily and provide pest report
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Noted all filters in both the hoods extremly filled with heavy grease.Clean on a daily basis Noted both the hoods with heavy grease built up and dripping with grease on the sides.Clean daily Noted grease dripping from the access panels above the menu board.Repair
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up behind the equipment. Clean daily
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Noted containers in the consumable ice.Discontinue and retrain staff. COS by the PIC
Jun 9, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
May 28, 2026HE_FailExt1 violation
*Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Noted heavy grease build up on the ceiling above the hood and near the hood ventilation Clean
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