Billy Tse Restaurant

April 27, 2026 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings29
critical findings2

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Failed findings

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)critical

Inspector note: Cooked chicken wings observed stored on raw shelled eggs carton. Discontinue PIC voluntarily discard and denature the cooked chicken wings. Raw shrimp observed stored above cooked chicken . Discontinue
code 590.003/3-302.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: Food prep sink observed missing air gap. PIC to provide detailed report on the cost install from a licensed plumbers to: inca.prince@boston.gov
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to provide both procedure & kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up. Provide & keep accessible Procedure will be provided by inspector
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector note: At the time of the inspection staff were unable to answer questions pertaining to food safety. Establishment must designate an additional CFPM to be on site.
code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of prepped foods stored in multiple cold units observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC most of the foods were prepped the night before
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector note: Facility observed in need of deep cleaning (interior / exterior / fan of multiple cold unit cook line range backsplash interior of dishwasher in between equipments rice cooker open chest freezer shelvings inside walk in unit exterior of multiple bulk bin storage unit) observed heavily soiled pink slimme build up visible food spills. Clean & sanitze to remove
code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar hand sin k & sushi area handsink observed blocked by bottles and other objects. Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only. (cos)
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Bar handsink / kitchen main observed without paper towel. Provide (cos)
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Large quantity of old rat droppings observed in different areas of thev basement. Clean to remove Mice dropping observed in multiple areas of the kitchen floor. Clean to remove 3 dead mice observed in glue trap in different areas of the basement. Clean to remvoe PIC to provide a more detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator citing drop ceiling notation and increase visit from licensed exterminator.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Inspector note: Sushi rice lab report on file is expired 5.6.24. Provide updated lab report for the sushi rice acidification
code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: Due to insanitary conditions found at the time of inspection voluntary closure was issue until establisment is deemed safe to reopen.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector note: Several containers of cooked food observed stored in cold unit without cover. Provide cover
code 590.003/3-302.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Numerous bulk bins/ condimentsat the cookline observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed food dispensing utensils stored in stagnant water in between equipments inside foods/ bulk bins. Dicontinue to prevent contamination by hands
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Multiple buckets of foods observed stored on the floor in different areas of the establishment. Elevate
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Barrier observed missing between ice holder and hanwashing sink located in the kitchen area and bar area. Install
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)

Inspector note: Multiple shelvings observed lined with cardboard/ aluminum foils. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Facilty uses yellow sponge for warewashing and to clean equipments. Discontinue
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters/ attachments observed heavily soiled/ grease build up. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 6.8.26
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: Observed pipe leaking in the basement area. Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Grease Trap(C)

Inspector note: Multiple grease barrel and grease trap observed soiled by grease on the exterior and floor around. Clean to remove
code 590.005/5-402.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Floor throughout the kitchen area bar warewashing sushi area and basement area observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)

Inspector note: Ceiling tiles observed missing in the 2 bay sink area. Install
code 590.006/6-201.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector note: Multiple doors observed without and effective door sweep. Install to prevent entryway of pests/rodents
code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Outdoor Food Vending Areas. Overhead Protection (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed heavily clutter in diffrent rooms. Clean to remove to prevent pest/rodent harborage
code 590.006/6-202.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Food prep sink & 2 bay sink observed both supplied with paper towel hand cleanser & employee must wash hand signage (food prep). Discontinue
code 590.006/6-301.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Basement area observed with multiple exposed dirty and damage foundation (pile of concrete). Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector note: Facility pickles ginger for more than 7 days per PIC. Discontinue contact ISDHEALTH.GOV to submit HACCP plan to be reviewed by managment.
code 590.008/8-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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