BILLY TSE RESTAURANT

240 COMMERCIAL ST, BOSTON, MA 02109

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026

Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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CleanPlate holds 22 inspections on record for BILLY TSE RESTAURANT, spanning September 2022 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.

The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.

The most recent inspection noted 10 violations, none of them critical.

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Inspection history

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)
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)
May 28, 2026
✓
1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Apr 30, 2025
✓
1 violation
- Variances (C)
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)
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)
Nov 6, 2024
✓
2 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Aug 29, 2023
✓
Apr 3, 2023
✓
3 violations
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Mar 22, 2023
✕
3 violations
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
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)
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)
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)
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)

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