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BILLY TSE RESTAURANT

240 COMMERCIAL ST, BOSTON, MA 02109

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Jul 21, 2026

    ✓
    10 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  2. Jul 10, 2026

    ✕
    10 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

  3. May 28, 2026

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)

  4. Apr 30, 2026

    ✕
    30 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Outdoor Food Vending Areas. Overhead Protection (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
    • When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

  5. Apr 27, 2026

    –
    29 violations
    • Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Backflow Prevention (P)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Studs Joists and Rafters (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Outdoor Food Vending Areas. Overhead Protection (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Handwashing Aids and Devices Use Restrictions (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
    • When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

  6. Oct 16, 2025

    ✓
    15 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Microwave Ovens (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  7. Oct 9, 2025

    ✕
    15 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Package Integrity (Pf)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Sponges Use Limitation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
    • Microwave Ovens (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Drying Mops (C)

  8. Apr 30, 2025

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Variances (C)

  9. Apr 23, 2025

    ✕
    14 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)
    • Variances (C)

  10. Apr 16, 2025

    ✕
    13 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
    • Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
    • Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Insect Control Devices Design and Installation (C)

  11. Nov 6, 2024

    ✓
    2 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)

  12. Oct 30, 2024

    ✕
    11 violations
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)

  13. Oct 23, 2024

    ✕
    9 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Washing Fruits and Vegetables (C)
    • Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • Compliance with Food Law (P)
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Handwashing Signage (C)

  14. Jun 17, 2024

    ✓
    12 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

  15. Jun 7, 2024

    ✕
    12 violations
    • Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
    • (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

  16. Aug 29, 2023

    ✓

  17. Apr 3, 2023

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

  18. Mar 22, 2023

    ✕
    3 violations
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

  19. Dec 30, 2022

    ✓
    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

  20. Dec 13, 2022

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (P)

  21. Nov 1, 2022

    ✓
    6 violations
    • (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

  22. Sep 8, 2022

    ✕
    6 violations
    • (A) & (C) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees (P)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
    • Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)

Source: Boston Public Health Commission. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.

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