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Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Xin Chao Cafe

418 Market St

Last inspected Oct 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick answers

When was Xin Chao Cafe last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 5 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Xin Chao Cafe ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 5, 2026.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Passed

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 written instructions on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented 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
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

The floors on the first floor underneath equipment and shelving is encrusted in soils and small dark rodent droppings; clean and sanitize the establishment of soils.

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

At the front door when closed there is a gap in the bottom right that allows for pest entry; repair the door or add a door sweep to prevent pest entry.

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 small dark rodent droppings throughout the first floor and basement observed possible entry points in the basement in the walls and in the gaps between the wall to the next business as well as heavy soils on the first floor underneath equipment on the floors of the first floor that may attract pests; provide a clean IPM style pest control report showing no evidence no activity all exclusionary work has been completed and have the pest control operator inspect the drop ceiling on the first floor for any pest activity and that sanitation inside the location is adaquate. It is unclear if the landlord is providing pest control or if the establishment can contract their own pest control operator but a clean IPM style report is required to open your business.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is clutter in the basement left over from the previous establishment preventing proper cleaning and pest observation; reorganize or discard the clutter in the basement to allow for proper cleaning and observation.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 5, 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 written instructions on how to handle a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented 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
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

The floors on the first floor underneath equipment and shelving is encrusted in soils and small dark rodent droppings; clean and sanitize the establishment of soils.

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

At the front door when closed there is a gap in the bottom right that allows for pest entry; repair the door or add a door sweep to prevent pest entry.

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 small dark rodent droppings throughout the first floor and basement observed possible entry points in the basement in the walls and in the gaps between the wall to the next business as well as heavy soils on the first floor underneath equipment on the floors of the first floor that may attract pests; provide a clean IPM style pest control report showing no evidence no activity all exclusionary work has been completed and have the pest control operator inspect the drop ceiling on the first floor for any pest activity and that sanitation inside the location is adaquate. It is unclear if the landlord is providing pest control or if the establishment can contract their own pest control operator but a clean IPM style report is required to open your business.

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 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is clutter in the basement left over from the previous establishment preventing proper cleaning and pest observation; reorganize or discard the clutter in the basement to allow for proper cleaning and observation.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source

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