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Dumpling Center

August 6, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector note: Food containers in direct contact with the floor - Must be raise 6" above the floor - Kitchen/storage and basement
code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector note: Data plate operation specs worn off dish machine
code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Heavy build up of soils on exterior of bulk food containers
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Soils built up light shields and attachments Kitchen prep cooking line ware washing storage Heavy soils built up on walls and attachments Kitchen prep
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Wooden shelving in wait station worn Ceilings in bathrooms in disrepair Rust on grease traps (at three bay sink Ware washing and at 2 bay sink Basement) Tube draining into food prep sink in basement
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: No thin probe thermometer
code 590.004/4-302.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Basement and Ware washing Evidence of mice activity with what appears to be several mice droppings along coving at base of walls in basement behind equipment and on high temp dish machine Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection. The report must identify voids where rodents are entering and remedies to prevent Report must indicate not activity no structual void faux ceiling must be inspected and finding on report. Free of catches. Provide pest treatments above all ceiling fixtures.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector note: Using sponges and food prep/kitchen area
code 590.004/4-101.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector note: Some refrigeration units are missing thermometers
code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Heavy build up of soils on all cooking equipment and attachments pipes etc
code 590.004/4-602.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Inspector note: Pots pans etc not inverted in prep/ware washing/basment throughout
code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Cleaning Receptacles (C)

Inspector note: Built up soils on waste receptacles and not covered - Food prep/ware washing/basement
code 590.005/5-501.116-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Storing mop bucket and large food bowl on fire escape
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 3, 2026: 5 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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About this record

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.

Source: Analyze Boston.