GAO Vietnamese Kitchen
1031 DORCHESTER AV, MA 02125
Last inspected Nov 4, 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 20 inspections on record for GAO Vietnamese Kitchen, spanning May 2024 to November 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 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 4, 2026
✓1 violation
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
Oct 28, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Oct 21, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Feb 13, 2026
✓11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Feb 6, 2026
✕11 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Cooling (P)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Dec 30, 2025
✓3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 18, 2025
–3 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Dec 4, 2025
✕3 violations
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
Nov 25, 2025
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Nov 18, 2025
✕7 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 7, 2025
✓8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Feb 28, 2025
✕8 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
- Storage Refuse Recyclables and Returnable (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Sep 18, 2024
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 4, 2024
✕3 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 26, 2024
✕2 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)
Jun 26, 2024
✓1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 20, 2024
✕1 violation
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 6, 2024
✕2 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
May 31, 2024
✕4 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
May 29, 2024
✕4 violations
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
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