Inspection record
Yang Guo Fu Malatang
135 Massachusetts Av · Boston, MA 02215
7inspections since May 2026
81violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out
Inspection history
Aug 18, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed a strong urine smell and soiled floor in the 2nd floor bathroom. Clean and sanitize the bathroom floor to remove soil and strong odor. Remove the trash from both receptacles in the 2nd floor bathroom.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
No hood sticker on the fryolator equipment. Please provide specs on the fryolator unit.
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Water temperature at the hand sink in 2nd floor bathroom. 74F. Ensure water temp is minimum 100F. Contact licensed plumber to ensure water temperature is correct.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold holding unit under the menu board thermostate on the outside 42F. Minced garlic in oil 56F. Recommend stainless steal containers. Please provide spec on the unit. Equipment needs to be NSF approved. Buffet cold holding unit- Frog legs- 56F. Spoke to PIC about not over filling the containers to ensure proper temperature. Frog legs were removed and put back into refrigeration unit. The frog legs that were lower in the container were 39F. Fried egg- 74F. Ensure staff is placing the fried eggs into the refrigeration unit to cool down before placing on the cold hold holding unit. Fried eggs were discarded.
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap in the 2nd floor bathroom. Provide hand soap.
Aug 11, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Cold holding unit under the menu board thermostate on the outside 42F. Minced garlic in oil 56F. Recommend stainless steal containers. Please provide spec on the unit. Equipment needs to be NSF approved. Buffet cold holding unit- Frog legs- 56F. Spoke to PIC about not over filling the containers to ensure proper temperature. Frog legs were removed and put back into refrigeration unit. The frog legs that were lower in the container were 39F. Fried egg- 74F. Ensure staff is placing the fried eggs into the refrigeration unit to cool down before placing on the cold hold holding unit. Fried eggs were discarded.
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Water temperature at the hand sink in 2nd floor bathroom. 74F. Ensure water temp is minimum 100F. Contact licensed plumber to ensure water temperature is correct.
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap in the 2nd floor bathroom. Provide hand soap.
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Observed a strong urine smell and soiled floor in the 2nd floor bathroom. Clean and sanitize the bathroom floor to remove soil and strong odor. Remove the trash from both receptacles in the 2nd floor bathroom.
*Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
No hood sticker on the fryolator equipment. Please provide specs on the fryolator unit.
Jul 10, 2026HE_Filed3 violations
*Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Seal wood panel above walkin cooler to render it cleanable and non absorbant
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused unnecessary articles and clutter in storage rooms etc
*Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of flies - provided IPM report and full extermination prior to reinspection
Jun 18, 2026HE_FailExt12 violations
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
*Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Stained ceiling tiles in prep areas - Ceiling tiles are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Stained ceiling tiles in upstairs storage area Vent in bathroom lose and hanging Opening in wall above walk in unt
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused unnecessary articles and clutter in storage rooms etc
*Controlling Pests (C)
Evidence of flies - provided IPM report and full extermination prior to reinspection
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bowl in hand sink at cooking line and ware washing area Items blocking hand sink access at prep and cold prep area
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on shelving in storage food prep walk in units ware washing areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration through out
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed employee rinsing hands
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Evidence that employees are not properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code and that no one is overseeing day to day operations and taking immediate corrective action I provided the food code food safety training materials via email during inspection
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Heavy soiled food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Pots pans etc stored on floor and others not preperly inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage etc.
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up of soils on cooking equipment
Jun 11, 2026HE_Hearing18 violations
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bowl in hand sink at cooking line and ware washing area Items blocking hand sink access at prep and cold prep area
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on shelving in storage food prep walk in units ware washing areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration through out
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up of soils on cooking equipment
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No food thermometer
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Walk in refrigeration unit 55 F Potatoes 52 F Eggs 64 F Leafy greans 64 F Other TCS foods not 41 F and below Refrigeration unit open front on wall 48 F Tofu 50 F Leafy greans 65 F Food in units that are not 41 F and below TCS Food in middle unit (self service line) that is not working
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Pots pans etc stored on floor and others not preperly inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage etc.
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Heavy soiled food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Observed food prep being performed in 3 bay sink that is soiled There is a food prep sink on the premises
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Evidence that employees are not properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code and that no one is overseeing day to day operations and taking immediate corrective action I provided the food code food safety training materials via email during inspection
**Assignment (Pf)
No PIC at time of arrival - CFPM and owner arrived toward end of inspection (corrected on site) No PIC at time of reinspection
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
**Conditions of Use (Pf)
Cans of Raid stored above mop sink
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed employee rinsing hands
*Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies - provided IPM report and full extermination prior to reinspection
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused unnecessary articles and clutter in storage rooms etc
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Rust on walk in floor walls vents attachments and ceiling Ice build up on walls floors ceiling of walk in freezer Stained ceiling tiles in prep areas - Ceiling tiles are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Stained ceiling tiles in upstairs storage area Vent in bathroom lose and hanging
Jun 5, 2026HE_Hearing19 violations
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No food thermometer
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused unnecessary articles and clutter in storage rooms etc
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple refrigeration units are being plugged into extension cords Rust on walk in floor walls vents attachments and ceiling Ice build up on walls floors ceiling of walk in freezer Stained ceiling tiles in prep areas - Ceiling tiles are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Stained ceiling tiles in upstairs storage area Vent in bathroom lose and hanging
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies - provided IPM report and full extermination prior to reinspection
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No cleanser at hand sink - Corrected on site by PIC
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bowl in hand sink at cooking line and ware washing area Items blocking hand sink access at prep and cold prep area Electrical wire above and around hand sink
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on shelving in storage food prep walk in units ware washing areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration through out
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up of soils on cooking equipment
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bay sink Quats 0 PPM no one on premises can provide proof that proper sanitation is being done. Dish machine 0 PPM of chlorine Dish machine company called during inspection
**Conditions of Use (Pf)
Cans of Raid stored above mop sink
***(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Walk in refrigeration unit 55 F Potatoes 52 F Eggs 64 F Leafy greans 64 F Other TCS foods not 41 F and below Refrigeration unit open front on wall 48 F Tofu 50 F Leafy greans 65 F Food in units that are not 41 F and below TCS Food in middle unit (self service line) that is not working
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Pots pans etc stored on floor and others not preperly inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage etc.
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Heavy soiled food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Observed food prep being performed in 3 bay sink that is soiled There is a food prep sink on the premises
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Evidence that employees are not properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code and that no one is overseeing day to day operations and taking immediate corrective action I provided the food code food safety training materials via email during inspection
**Assignment (Pf)
No PIC at time of arrival - CFPM and owner arrived toward end of inspection (corrected on site) No PIC at time of reinspection
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed employee touching face with hands and not washing hand multiple times Observed employee rinsing hands
Jun 4, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No cleanser at hand sink - Corrected on site by PIC
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of flies - provided IPM report and full extermination prior to reinspection
*Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Unused unnecessary articles and clutter in storage rooms etc
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Multiple refrigeration units are being plugged into extension cords Rust on walk in floor walls vents attachments and ceiling Ice build up on walls floors ceiling of walk in freezer Stained ceiling tiles in prep areas - Ceiling tiles are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Stained ceiling tiles in upstairs storage area Vent in bathroom lose and hanging
**Conditions of Use (Pf)
Cans of Raid stored above mop sink
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Walk in refrigeration unit 65 F Eggs 64 F Leafy greans 64 F Other TCS foods not 41 F and below Refrigeration unit open front on wall 48 F Tofu 50 F Leafy greans 65 F Food in units that are not 41 F and below TCS Food in middle unit (self service line) that is not working
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
*In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Pots pans etc stored on floor and others not preperly inverted - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/storage etc.
**Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
No food thermometer
***Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Observed food prep being performed in 3 bay sink that is soiled There is a food prep sink on the premises
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Evidence that employees are not properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code and that no one is overseeing day to day operations and taking immediate corrective action I provided the food code food safety training materials via email during inspection
**Assignment (Pf)
No PIC at time of arrival - CFPM and owner arrived toward end of inspection (corrected on site)
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on shelving in storage food prep walk in units ware washing areas Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration through out
***Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
3 bay sink Quats 0 PPM no one on premises can provide proof that proper sanitation is being done. Dish machine 0 PPM of chlorine Dish machine company called during inspection
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bowl in hand sink at cooking line and ware washing area Items blocking hand sink access at prep and cold prep area Electrical wire above and around hand sink
*Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
***Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P)
Observed no hand washing during inspection Observed employee coughing into hands and not washing hand multiple times Observed employee rinsing hands
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up of soils on cooking equipment
***Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
Heavy soiled food contacts wet nesting pots pans etc
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