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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

New Yorker Fried Chicken

1251 River St

Last inspected Aug 29, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

9 inspections

Inspection

Aug 29, 2025

Passed

6 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 kit onsite. Provide vomit & diarrea kit.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease soil on the door (both sides of the door) leading into the kitchen. Clean to remove heavy grease and soil on the door. Observed soiled walls floors stairs windows mop closet hand sinks menu board chair and kitchen equipment throughout the restaurant. Clean sanitize and degrease to remove soil. Observed broken ceiling tiles. Replace

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a door sweep to the back exterior door. Ensure that the exterior door closes properly. Repair door.

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 multiple rat droppings in the basement and in the kitchen area. Observed rat traps and small corn like items along the walls in the basement and on the stairs leading down to the basement. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. See if they can conduct a mass trapping have they checked in the false ceiling? Are there any structural issues that would need to be addressed? More frequent visits to remove all evidence of rats. The extermination report needs to be free and clean of any evidence of rodents/rats. Owner was able to provide 2 recent extermination reports. Please address all recommendations on the pest report.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled bathroom downstairs. Clean and sanitize floor sink toliet.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The insanitary conditions are contributing to a rodent infestation and creating an imminent health hazard. Thoroughly clean and provide escalated pest treatment until you receive a clean report from the exterminator.

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, Aug 29, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 22, 2025

Voluntarily closed

6 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 kit onsite. Provide vomit & diarrea kit.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed heavy grease soil on the door (both sides of the door) leading into the kitchen. Clean to remove heavy grease and soil on the door. Observed soiled walls floors stairs windows mop closet hand sinks menu board chair and kitchen equipment throughout the restaurant. Clean sanitize and degrease to remove soil. Observed broken ceiling tiles. Replace

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
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a door sweep to the back exterior door. Ensure that the exterior door closes properly. Repair door.

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 multiple rat droppings in the basement and in the kitchen area. Observed rat traps and small corn like items along the walls in the basement and on the stairs leading down to the basement. Contact the licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report. See if they can conduct a mass trapping have they checked in the false ceiling? Are there any structural issues that would need to be addressed? More frequent visits to remove all evidence of rats. The extermination report needs to be free and clean of any evidence of rodents/rats. Owner was able to provide 2 recent extermination reports. Please address all recommendations on the pest report.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.18-CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Observed soiled bathroom downstairs. Clean and sanitize floor sink toliet.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

The insanitary conditions are contributing to a rodent infestation and creating an imminent health hazard. Thoroughly clean and provide escalated pest treatment until you receive a clean report from the exterminator.

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, Aug 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 4, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

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

Chicken wings temped at 124F PIC removed the chicken wings from the hot holding unit that were not 135F or above. The chichen breast were 145F or above.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 4, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

Failed

1 recorded violation

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

Chicken wings temped at 124F PIC removed the chicken wings from the hot holding unit that were not 135F or above. The chichen breast were 145F or above.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 11, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of rat droppings in the basement and observed a dead cockroach. Clean to remove rat droppings and dead cockroach. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. PIC stated the owner will email the current pest report. 9.3.24- At the time the re inspection PIC was able to provide a detailed IPM report. There is still evidence of rat droppings in the basement. Photos taken. The recommendations that are stated on the extermination report was addressed today during the re inspeciton. Ensure that these are taken care of before the next inspection. Contact exterminator to come out again and remove all rat droppings.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 3, 2024

Hearing scheduled

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a proper door sweep to the back door to help prevent rodent activity.

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

Evidence of rat droppings in the basement and observed a dead cockroach. Clean to remove rat droppings and dead cockroach. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. PIC stated the owner will email the current pest report. 9.3.24- At the time the re inspection PIC was able to provide a detailed IPM report. There is still evidence of rat droppings in the basement. Photos taken. The recommendations that are stated on the extermination report was addressed today during the re inspeciton. Ensure that these are taken care of before the next inspection. Contact exterminator to come out again and remove all rat droppings.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated the hood company is scheduled to come out this Saturday. PIC was able to provide confirmation on hood inspection for this Saturday. Provide updated hood sticker. Email a photo of the updated hood sticker.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 3, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 26, 2024

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Provide a proper door sweep to the back door to help prevent rodent activity.

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

Evidence of rat droppings in the basement and observed a dead cockroach. Clean to remove rat droppings and dead cockroach. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. PIC stated the owner will email the current pest report.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker expired June 2024. PIC stated the hood company is scheduled to come out this Saturday. PIC was able to provide confirmation on hood inspection for this Saturday. Provide updated hood sticker. Email a photo of the updated hood sticker.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 29, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

No door sweep on the back door. Provide a proper door sweep to the back door to help prevent rodents.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap at the handsink. Provide hand soap.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of droppings on the stairs leading down to the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean and monitor activity.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired Dec 2023. Contact licensed company to inspect hood. Hood is clean.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 22, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

No door sweep on the back door. Provide a proper door sweep to the back door to help prevent rodents.

In plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No hand soap at the handsink. Provide hand soap.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Evidence of droppings on the stairs leading down to the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator. Clean and monitor activity.

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
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s notes

Hood sticker is expired Dec 2023. Contact licensed company to inspect hood. Hood is clean.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 22, 2024 · Original Source

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