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Rod Thai Family Taste

May 8, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: At the cookline observed cooked chicken that per discussion with the staff had been cooked at 11:00am at 64F; the person in charge voluntarily discarded the fried chicken. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention (P)critical

Inspector note: At the prep sink in the basement which is attached to a grease interceptor there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: Per discussion with the person in charge the restaurant does not have not have procedures to clean-up a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)

Inspector note: The location uses a high temperature warewashing machine but could not supply a irreversible thermometer for the warewashing machine; provide.
code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: At the handwashing sink in the basement the soap dispenser is empty and there is no other handwashing sink in the basement; handwashing sinks should always be fully stocked.
code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed in the basement small dark rodent droppings behind the chest freezers and in the corner with the clothes washing machine; clean and sanitize the basement and have your pest control operator provide a treatment for mice and send the report to isdhealth@boston.gov the report should show no captures and no evidence of pests.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: In bulk food containers observed deli cups used to scoop from bulk; utensils should have handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: All three basins of the three compartment sink in the basement are clogged and will not drain the handwashing sink in the basement leaks when the basin is filled with water; have a licensed plumber repair the sinks.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Provide updated allergy awareness poster with the 9 allergens in back of house for staff Post Health Permit post Site Cleanliness License Post signage visible to customers stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection is available to view upon request."
code L1status: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 16, 2025: 9 findings appeared for the first time.

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