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CHAU CHOW
699 WM T MORRISSEY BL, DORCHESTER, MA 02122
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for CHAU CHOW, spanning November 2017 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held failed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 10 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 11, 2026
✕10 violations
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
- Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
Apr 1, 2026
✕4 violations
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Aug 21, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 24, 2025
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Aug 20, 2024
✕5 violations
- Food Contact with Equipment Utensils and Linens (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Mar 25, 2024
✕6 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Sep 27, 2023
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Aug 10, 2023
✕9 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 1, 2023
✕8 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 3, 2023
✕9 violations
- Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 27, 2022
✕5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
Feb 1, 2022
✕8 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 13, 2021
✕14 violations
- (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)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 14, 2021
✕8 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Absorbent Materials on Floors Use Limitation (C)
Jan 4, 2021
✕13 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 24, 2020
✕15 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Feb 11, 2020
✕8 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 16, 2019
✓4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Aug 9, 2019
✕9 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 13, 2019
✕15 violations
- Food Protection
- Good Hygienic Practices
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
- PIC Performing Duties
Sep 6, 2018
✓15 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Aug 29, 2018
✕15 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Apr 5, 2018
✓13 violations
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Good Hygienic Practices
- Prevention of Contamination from Hands
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
Mar 28, 2018
✕13 violations
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Good Hygienic Practices
- Prevention of Contamination from Hands
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Installed and Maintained
- Cross Connection Back Siphonage Backflow
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
Nov 21, 2017
✓15 violations
- Food Utensil Storage
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Three Compartment Sink
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Insects Rodents Animals
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Dressing Rooms Clean/Lockers Provided
- Premises Maintained
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