Dumpling Cafe

February 18, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings16
critical findings0

Failed findings

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector note: Prepped items in the basement walkin missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Provide a metal stem food thermometer.
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)

Inspector note: There is no handwash sink in the basement prep location.Provide a handwash sink(w/soap/paper towels) PIC stating they use the employee rest room
code 590.005/5-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Rodent droppings were observed under the dish machine.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Items in the walkin freezer observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. Items in the walkin freezer missing covers/wraps.Ensure that all items are covered or wrapped during storage (label & date)
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Hood filters observed with dripping grease & soils.Clean to remove soils.
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Provide working internal thermometers in all the reach in refrigeration units.
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Clean the interior of the sliding glass reach in unit to remove soils. Clean the interiors of the fryer cabinets to remove soils & grease buildup.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: The hot water fixture at the kitchen prep sink is not operating.Repair
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector note: Outside trash location observed with empty boxes & clutter.Remove all unnecessary clutter & empty boxes Maintain clean & organized.
code 590.005/5-501.115-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Clean the ceiling vents to remove dust buildup.
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Replace the missing hood filter at the cook line.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under the dish machine to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
code 590.006/6-501.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide a choke safe employee on site
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 16, 2025: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 9 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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