Inspection
May 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Fai Canteen
535 Albany St
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsInspection
May 13, 2026
Report filed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post both current copies of your food safety and allergen awareness certifications inside the facility mas we discussed - remove all certificates pertaining to the previous owner of " Hidden Kitchen " from the inside of the restaurant
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 590.004/4-101.11-CFacility maintenance
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Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ensure all exposed wooden surfaces inside both the kitchen and dry goods storage area are properly sealed as we discussed during inspection - rempove all the soiled insulation around the wall mounter A/C - maintain clean as it is located above a food prep arae
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Signage (C)
Inspector’s notes
Post signage all designated hand sinks stating " Hand Washing Only " - Post signage for the two bay sink in the kitchen as " Prep Sink " - there is a proper three bay sink in an adjacent room the business will be using
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 13, 2026 · Original Source