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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Bokados Restaurant

1299 River St

Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Inspection

Sep 15, 2025

Passed

12 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure staff is properly trained - Hot holding - wash rinse and sanitize - not storing soiled items in the 3 bay sink or prep sink - proper means of storing food items - proper storage of medicine tools mops - closing the grease lid and dumpster lids - Cleaning interior and exterior of equipment

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food items not being stored with lids/covers inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper lids.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed items eggs meat not being stored properly in the walk in and refrigeration units. Ensure staff is trained on proper storage of food items. Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration units.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed original tomato can opened. Provide commerical grade container for opened food items. Observed sugar and floor being stored in their original bags. Provide proper commerical grade containers.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed egg 90F and pork 92F on the steam table. PIC stated she was hot holding when I asked what the temperature for hot holding she was not sure. PIC removed both food items and through them in the trash. The rest of the food items on the steam table were 135F or above. Observed the 2 stainless steal pans that were being used to hold the egg and pork were not shallow enough on the steam table. Recommended using deeper pans this will keep the food at the correct temperature. Ensure staff is properly trained on hot holding.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.18-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled pots and pans being stored in the prep sink. Remove soiled pots and pans and clean and sanitize prep sink. Observed soiled pans in the sanitize bay located at the 3 bay sink. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize. Clean and sanitize all 3 sinks. Observed pots and pan not being properly stored. Stored inverted.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink next to the 3 bay sink has items being stored inside. Remove all items and ensure staff is trained on proper storage.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the lid on the grease container and dumpster were left open. Ensure staff is trained on closing grease lid and dumpster lids. Provide a lock for the dumpster and keep dumpster locked at night time. Observed vegetation weeds out back remove and sweep the back area near grease and dumpster area. Observed grease on the grease container. Clean to remove grease.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area. Repair all tiles to ensure they are clean smooth and durable. Observed soiled floors under equipment behind the stove inside the walk in refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize floors Observed items being stored in the hallway near the employee bathroom. Provide proper storage for the staffs items remove all unnessary items in the hallway. Clean floor. Clean and organize items on the shelving and remove any tools and unnessary items.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No means to dry hands in the employee bathroom. Provide means to dry hands

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dead insects inside the 2 door soda refrigeration unit. Photos taken. PIC was able to provide a detailed IPM report from 8/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean inside of refrigeration unit to remove dead insects.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 590.007/7-207.11-POther

Official wording

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed medicine being stored on the counter. Provide proper storage for all medicine.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 8, 2025

Failed

12 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Ensure staff is properly trained - Hot holding - wash rinse and sanitize - not storing soiled items in the 3 bay sink or prep sink - proper means of storing food items - proper storage of medicine tools mops - closing the grease lid and dumpster lids - Cleaning interior and exterior of equipment

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-302.11-COther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed food items not being stored with lids/covers inside the refrigeration units. Provide proper lids.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Observed items eggs meat not being stored properly in the walk in and refrigeration units. Ensure staff is trained on proper storage of food items. Clean interior and exterior of refrigeration units.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination

Official wording

Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed original tomato can opened. Provide commerical grade container for opened food items. Observed sugar and floor being stored in their original bags. Provide proper commerical grade containers.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature

Official wording

(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed egg 90F and pork 92F on the steam table. PIC stated she was hot holding when I asked what the temperature for hot holding she was not sure. PIC removed both food items and through them in the trash. The rest of the food items on the steam table were 135F or above. Observed the 2 stainless steal pans that were being used to hold the egg and pork were not shallow enough on the steam table. Recommended using deeper pans this will keep the food at the correct temperature. Ensure staff is properly trained on hot holding.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.18-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Equipment Clean Solutions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled pots and pans being stored in the prep sink. Remove soiled pots and pans and clean and sanitize prep sink. Observed soiled pans in the sanitize bay located at the 3 bay sink. Ensure staff is trained properly on wash rinse and sanitize. Clean and sanitize all 3 sinks. Observed pots and pan not being properly stored. Stored inverted.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hand sink next to the 3 bay sink has items being stored inside. Remove all items and ensure staff is trained on proper storage.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 590.005/5-501.11-COther

Official wording

Outdoor Storage Surface (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed the lid on the grease container and dumpster were left open. Ensure staff is trained on closing grease lid and dumpster lids. Provide a lock for the dumpster and keep dumpster locked at night time. Observed vegetation weeds out back remove and sweep the back area near grease and dumpster area. Observed grease on the grease container. Clean to remove grease.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cracked tiles in the kitchen area. Repair all tiles to ensure they are clean smooth and durable. Observed soiled floors under equipment behind the stove inside the walk in refrigeration units. Clean and sanitize floors Observed items being stored in the hallway near the employee bathroom. Provide proper storage for the staffs items remove all unnessary items in the hallway. Clean floor. Clean and organize items on the shelving and remove any tools and unnessary items.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther

Official wording

Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No means to dry hands in the employee bathroom. Provide means to dry hands

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed dead insects inside the 2 door soda refrigeration unit. Photos taken. PIC was able to provide a detailed IPM report from 8/25. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. Clean inside of refrigeration unit to remove dead insects.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode 590.007/7-207.11-POther

Official wording

Restriction and Storage-Medicines (P)

Inspector’s notes

Observed medicine being stored on the counter. Provide proper storage for all medicine.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 10, 2025

Passed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide consumer advisory on menu and take up menu. Provide allergen verbiage on menu and post on wall.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

No thermometers inside refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No thermometer. Provide thermometer to temp food.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cutting board worn and scored. Provide cutting board for the flip top.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-603.16-COther

Official wording

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink is set up in correctly. Remove stickers on the front of the 3 bay and arrange them - Wash Rinse Sanitize.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 3, 2025

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Provide consumer advisory on menu and take up menu. Provide allergen verbiage on menu and post on wall.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

No thermometers inside refrigeration units. Provide thermometers.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No thermometer. Provide thermometer to temp food.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
minorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther

Official wording

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed cutting board worn and scored. Provide cutting board for the flip top.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
minorCode 590.004/4-603.16-COther

Official wording

Rinsing Procedures (C)

Inspector’s notes

3 bay sink is set up in correctly. Remove stickers on the front of the 3 bay and arrange them - Wash Rinse Sanitize.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source

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