Inspection record
Mumbai Spice
251 Massachusetts Av · Boston, MA 02115
3inspections since May 2026
48violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Oct 5, 2026HE_Pass4 violations
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Door gaskets on walk in units and refrigeration are worn torn in disrepair
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn and discolored cutting boards on cooking/prep line
*Receptacles (C)
Grease bin exterior soiled rusted and lid is not tight fitting
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Cracked/broken floor tiles in ware washing/prep/storage area Missing and loose ceiling tiles in prep cooking storage ware washing mop sink closet Black substance on door of walk in freezer Using crates for shelving in storage and walk in unit Rust on wire shelving and bottom shelving of prep tables
Aug 3, 2026HE_FailExt22 violations
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Scoops for rice stored in glass of water
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe food thermometer
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Clean glasses bottles of alcohol stored on floor under 2 bay sink at bar at bar Food items stored next to grease bin back area Single use containers stored under hand sink at bar
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Using quat sanitizer at 3 bay sink - no quats test kit
***Separation-Storage (P)
First aid kit stored above food prep sink
*Preset Tableware (C)
Glasses at tables in dining room are not inverted Preset utensils on table not protected from contramination
*Receptacles (C)
Grease bin exterior soiled rusted and lid is not tight fitting
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
No cover for waste receptacle in ladies bathroom
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Door gaskets on walk in units and refrigeration are worn torn in disrepair
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up of soils on ceilings walls attachments and floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/walk in units
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths are not stored in a sanitizing solution
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC could not produce the vomiting and diarrheal kit and inspections I provided the written instructions and review with PIC
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection providing proof that the employee have not been propely trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the certified food protection manager - Food code food safety training materials provided via email during inspection
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Food handlers rinsing hands not using hand soap (latering for 20 seconds) and properly drying - Not using barrier to turn faucet knob off
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No drying device at hand sink in ware washing area
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Cracked/broken floor tiles in ware washing/prep/storage area Missing and loose ceiling tiles in prep cooking storage ware washing mop sink closet Black substance on door of walk in freezer Using crates for shelving in storage and walk in unit Rust on wire shelving and bottom shelving of prep tables
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food containers in prep/cooking areas are not labled
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw eggs in salad/refrigeration unit stored above ready to eat foods Raw eggs in walk in unit stored with and above ready to eat foods
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn and discolored cutting boards on cooking/prep line
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Built up soils grease and food debris on cooking equipment
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Rice cookers food contact storage containers not clean to site Shelving throughout prep/ware washing/storage soiled and some are rusted Built up soils on interior exterior of refrigeration and freezer units - Prep and storage area Built up of ice interior two small freezer units
Jul 31, 2026HE_Fail22 violations
***Separation-Storage (P)
First aid kit stored above food prep sink
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Cracked/broken floor tiles in ware washing/prep/storage area Missing and loose ceiling tiles in prep cooking storage ware washing mop sink closet Black substance on door of walk in freezer Using crates for shelving in storage and walk in unit Rust on wire shelving and bottom shelving of prep tables
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Food handlers rinsing hands not using hand soap (latering for 20 seconds) and properly drying - Not using barrier to turn faucet knob off
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
PIC could not produce the vomiting and diarrheal kit and inspections I provided the written instructions and review with PIC
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Multiple priority priority foundation and core violation noted on inspection providing proof that the employee have not been propely trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by the certified food protection manager - Food code food safety training materials provided via email during inspection
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Raw eggs in salad/refrigeration unit stored above ready to eat foods Raw eggs in walk in unit stored with and above ready to eat foods
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Food containers in prep/cooking areas are not labled
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Scoops for rice stored in glass of water
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths are not stored in a sanitizing solution
*Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
Clean glasses bottles of alcohol stored on floor under 2 bay sink at bar at bar Food items stored next to grease bin back area Single use containers stored under hand sink at bar
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No thin probe food thermometer
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Using quat sanitizer at 3 bay sink - no quats test kit
*Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Door gaskets on walk in units and refrigeration are worn torn in disrepair
*Cutting Surfaces (C)
Worn and discolored cutting boards on cooking/prep line
*(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
Built up soils grease and food debris on cooking equipment
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Rice cookers food contact storage containers not clean to site Shelving throughout prep/ware washing/storage soiled and some are rusted Built up soils on interior exterior of refrigeration and freezer units - Prep and storage area Built up of ice interior two small freezer units
*Preset Tableware (C)
Glasses at tables in dining room are not inverted Preset utensils on table not protected from contramination
*Receptacles (C)
Grease bin exterior soiled rusted and lid is not tight fitting
*Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
No cover for waste receptacle in ladies bathroom
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up of soils on ceilings walls attachments and floor under and behind all equipment - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage/walk in units
**Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
No drying device at hand sink in ware washing area
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above 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