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Bangkok Bento Thai Kitchen & Sushi Bar

August 18, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)critical

Inspector note: 8-18-2026 Upon reinspection new pH buffer solutions were tested and the pH meter used to test was .3 to .6 above the stated pH of the pH buffer solutions; recalibrate or replace the pH meter so that it is properly calibrated to test pH.
code 590.008/8-103.12-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: 8-18-26 Upon reinspection clean pest control reports were provided but I observed three small live cockroaches during the reinspection in the dining area and in the hallway with the restrooms. Have your pest control operator perform another service and as many services as required to provide a clean pest control report with no captures no evidence of pests and that sanitation in the restaurant is acceptable.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: 8-18-2026 Upon reinspection sanitary conditions have improved but there are still multiple surfaces heavily soiled with grease. Three or more small cockroaches were observed during the reinspection in the kitchen and dining area. The restaurant will remain closed until sanitary condiations are acceptable and a pest control operator performs another service and provides a clean IPM style report with no captures no evidence of pests. The business owner has voluntarily closed their restaurant. To reopen your restaurant after regular business hours (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm) call 311 and request to speak with Daniel Prendergast but only after all violations have been corrected and a clean IPM style report has been provided by your pest control operator. If you wish to reopen during regular business hours you may contact your health inspector directly or email isdhealth@boston.gov or call 617-635-5326.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed in the rear kitchen area multiple surfaces heavily soiled with grease buildup including the pipes to the left of the hood the interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets and the ceilings ceiling tiles and walls at the warewashing area are all heavily encrusted in grease; clean and sanitize of grease and soils to prevent pest activity.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed in use utensils stored inside 80F water; utensils should be stored in water 135F and above on a clean and sanitized surface on ir cool running water.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Observed the grease receptacle behind the building exterior soiled with grease as well as the ground around the grease receptacle; clean and sanitize.
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: The exterior rear door was observed propped open during the inspection; outer openings should be closed to prevent pest entry.
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Closed by the city on August 14, 2026: 4 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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