Yellowbird Chicken

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
• failed findings10
• critical findings1

← Back to the current restaurant page

Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Rotisserie Chicken @ 74F in upright refrigerated unit. Discussed cooling methods and cold holding procedures with PIC in order to maintain @ 41F or below. PIC stored in larger refrigerated unit. Corrected on site
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC not monitoring the cleanliness of equipment and utensils. PIC not cooling chicken properly prior to cold holding. Rotisserie chicken @ 75F in refrigerated unit; Discussed with PIC to review food safety requirements and cooling procedures. PIC stored in larger refrigeration on sheet metal pans. Corrected on site
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Observed ovens / fryers / slicer and deep freezers with soils. Discussed with PIC to clean with frequency of all food and non-food equipment during slow periods.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: CFPM certificate expired 4/2021. Discussed with PIC to register immediately and submit email confirmation
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Provide scoopers with handles in all bulk containers for dispensing
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Observed multiple soiled wiping cloths throughout establishment. Remove and maintain wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution after each use
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Labels (C)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on bulk containers of common name of food products
  code 590.003/3-602.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Provide thermometers for all reach in units
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
  Inspector note: Observed encrusted foods on can opener. Clean to remove soils
  code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Observed stain porous tiles in kitchen prep area. Remove and replace with smooth durable non porous tiles.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 16, 2021: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 12 previous findings did not recur.

Browse this restaurant's inspections

More restaurants in West Roxbury

• ✓ Tony's Place
  clean · 186 Baker St · inspected March 12, 2026
• ✓ West Roxbury Pharmacy
  clean · 1868 Centre St · inspected March 9, 2017
• ✓ Cvs No. 117
  clean · 1921 Centre St · inspected January 27, 2026
• ✓ Deno's Subs & Pizza
  clean · 2040 Centre St · inspected December 3, 2015
• ✓ Anna Hand Cut Donuts
  clean · 2056 Centre St · inspected April 23, 2025
• ✓ Pleasant Cafe
  clean · 4511 Washington St · inspected December 16, 2025

See every restaurant in West Roxbury →

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.