Chickadee
21 DRY DOCK AV, BOSTON, MA 02210
Last inspected May 1, 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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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Chickadee, spanning April 2019 to May 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
Every sentence above is computed directly from the official record — CleanPlate adds no opinions. How our grading works →
Inspection history
May 1, 2026
✓7 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Apr 23, 2026
✕7 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Nov 12, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 1, 2025
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 19, 2025
✓1 violation
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
May 15, 2025
✕9 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 7, 2025
✕8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 31, 2024
–Aug 21, 2024
✓May 23, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 10, 2024
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 3, 2024
✕3 violations
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Apr 26, 2024
✕3 violations
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jun 22, 2023
✓Nov 1, 2022
✓2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Oct 25, 2022
✕2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Jun 24, 2022
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Jun 17, 2022
✕3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Mar 15, 2022
–Oct 19, 2021
✓May 18, 2021
✓Aug 5, 2020
✓2 violations
- Preset Tableware (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
May 2, 2019
✓3 violations
- Reheating
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging
Apr 25, 2019
✕3 violations
- Reheating
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging
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