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Kala Thai Cookery
120 BLACKSTONE ST, BOSTON, MA 02108
Last inspected Jan 30, 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 Kala Thai Cookery, spanning January 2020 to January 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
Jan 30, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Jan 16, 2026
✕14 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (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)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Jan 8, 2026
✕14 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (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)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 30, 2025
✓3 violations
- Drain boards (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 23, 2025
✕15 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Oct 16, 2025
✕13 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Service Sink (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Mar 19, 2025
✓12 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (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)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Mar 12, 2025
✕12 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (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)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Nov 26, 2024
✓9 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Nov 18, 2024
✕9 violations
- Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
May 2, 2024
✓3 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Drain boards (C)
Apr 25, 2024
✕13 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Drain boards (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Apr 18, 2024
✕11 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Prohibiting Animals (Pf)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jul 5, 2023
✓3 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)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Jun 15, 2023
✕3 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)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Oct 3, 2022
✓Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 25, 2022
✓2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Feb 11, 2022
✕2 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Dec 14, 2021
✓Jul 9, 2021
✓4 violations
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Jun 30, 2021
✕4 violations
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Feb 26, 2021
✓Jan 9, 2020
✓1 violation
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
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