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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Chip City

316 Newbury St

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Apr 16, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event have been provided but none of the listed items in the procedures are on site; provide the items listed in your procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a Servsafe Food Handler certificate has been provided and posted not a Certified Food Protection Manager; provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate or a receipt of purchase for a Certified Food Protection Manager test.

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, Apr 16, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 9, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event have been provided but none of the listed items in the procedures are on site; provide the items listed in your procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Upon reinspection a Servsafe Food Handler certificate has been provided and posted not a Certified Food Protection Manager; provide a Certified Food Protection Manager certificate or a receipt of purchase for a Certified Food Protection Manager test.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a red sanitzer bucket stored in the basin of a handwashing sink; hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing only.

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the plumbing closet observed a deceased trapped mouse on a glue trap but did not observe any pest activity in the restaurant; check monitoring devices with more frequency and remove trapped pests as needed.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection report is available to view upon request." Post site cleanliness license

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 2, 2026

Failed

5 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No vomit and diarrhea cleanup procedures were able to be produced during the inspection; provide.

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 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No posted Certified Food Protection Manager certificates only observed Allergy Awareness training and Food Handlers certficates.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Observed a red sanitzer bucket stored in the basin of a handwashing sink; hand sinks shall only be used for hand washing only.

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 590.006/6-501.112-CPests

Official wording

Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector’s notes

In the plumbing closet observed a deceased trapped mouse on a glue trap but did not observe any pest activity in the restaurant; check monitoring devices with more frequency and remove trapped pests as needed.

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
notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees Post signage stating "A copy of the most recent health inspection report is available to view upon request." Post site cleanliness license

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 14, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 3, 2024

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponge observed at warewashing. Discard sponge. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.14-COther

Official wording

Toilet Rooms Enclosed (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bathroom door is not self-closing. Install self-closing hardware as needed.

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, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2024

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 27, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source

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