Inspection
Sep 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Kentucky Fried Chicken
695 Columbia Rd
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Mar 2, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther
Official wording
Standards of Identity (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted half gallon lemonade marked as Ice tea. Provide correct labelling
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand Sink near the chicken cook sation had food residue and blocked by a sheet pan. Discontinue and provide unrestricted access to wash hands.
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, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther
Official wording
Standards of Identity (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted half gallon lemonade marked as Ice tea. Provide correct labelling
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hand Sink near the chicken cook sation had food residue and blocked by a sheet pan. Discontinue and provide unrestricted access to wash hands.
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, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black spots in the walkin refrigertar. Clean to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Drain near the hand washing sink clogged. Repair
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 590.007/7-209.11-COther
Official wording
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored with single use containers in the back storage area. Discontinue and retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed black spots in the walkin refrigertar. Clean to remove
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s notes
Drain near the hand washing sink clogged. Repair
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 590.007/7-209.11-COther
Official wording
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Inspector’s notes
Observed personal items stored with single use containers in the back storage area. Discontinue and retrain staff
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 6, 2024
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Fryer equipment and floors behind is heavily soiled.Clean with frequency
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
Noted outside dumpster door is open. Close the lid when not in use/Retrain staff.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
mop sinks/properly enclose both units/ provide licensed service report
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
hot line/clean grease build up from all piping behind cooking equipment/ clean all attachments friolator/clean interipr of cabinet to remove grease build up 3 bay sink/ clean wall behind unit to remove possible mold like substance
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
clean grounds around dumpsters/ provide tight fitting covers
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
hot line and hot line storage shelving/clean floor area under and around all cooking equipment and storage shelving
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
mop sinks/properly enclose both units/ provide licensed service report
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 contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-101.19-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
hot line/clean grease build up from all piping behind cooking equipment/ clean all attachments friolator/clean interipr of cabinet to remove grease build up 3 bay sink/ clean wall behind unit to remove possible mold like substance
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s notes
clean grounds around dumpsters/ provide tight fitting covers
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 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
hot line and hot line storage shelving/clean floor area under and around all cooking equipment and storage shelving
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2024 · Original Source