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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Lucky Boston Chinese Restaurant

3096 Washington St

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Jul 10, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large deep prep sink at end of cookline for hand washing. Staff stated they was produce in sink. Remove prep sink and install hand sink for hand washing only.

In plain English

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

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majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink for washing vegetables. No space to install prep sink. Sign and return request for variance to ISD.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large deep prep sink at end of cookline for hand washing. Staff stated they was produce in sink. Remove prep sink and install hand sink for hand washing only.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink for washing vegetables. No space to install prep sink. Sign and return request for variance to ISD.

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 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 26, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-301.15-PFOther

Official wording

Where to Wash (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Large deep prep sink at end of cookline for hand washing. Staff stated they was produce in sink. Remove prep sink and install hand sink for hand washing only.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.003/3-302.15-PFOther

Official wording

Washing Fruits and Vegetables (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No prep sink for washing vegetables. No space to install prep sink. Sign and return request for variance to ISD.

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, Jun 26, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Passed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff. PIC to provide current Certificate of Inspection

In plain English

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

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minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion cups observed stored inside bulk bins (sugar/flour/msg). Discontinue and provide handle utensils. (COS)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

RTE containers of food stored in multiple cold unit observed without date marking .Provide made/discard dates prior to storing. (COS)

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood ventilation and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 12.19.25

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

In between equipments (fryolator/ cold unit) observed soiled from grease build up. 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 problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by food containers. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (COS)

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

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

Inspection

Dec 5, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff. PIC to provide current Certificate of Inspection

In plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Portion cups observed stored inside bulk bins (sugar/flour/msg). Discontinue and provide handle utensils. (COS)

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.003/3-501.17-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

RTE containers of food stored in multiple cold unit observed without date marking .Provide made/discard dates prior to storing. (COS)

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 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood ventilation and attachments observed soiled. Clean to remove Hood sticker expires 12.19.25

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 issues
minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

In between equipments (fryolator/ cold unit) observed soiled from grease build up. 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 problems
majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by food containers. Discontinue maintain accessible at all time. (COS)

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 5, 2025 · Original Source

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