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Kala Thai Cookery

120 BLACKSTONE ST, BOSTON, MA 02108

Last inspected Jan 30, 2026

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

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Inspection history

  1. Jan 30, 2026

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Backflow Prevention (P)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. Oct 30, 2025

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Drain boards (C)
    • Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

  5. 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)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. 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)

  11. May 2, 2024

    ✓
    3 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
    • Wood Use Limitation (C)
    • Drain boards (C)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Jan 3, 2024

    –

  15. 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)

  16. 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)

  17. Oct 3, 2022

    ✓

  18. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  19. 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)

  20. 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)

  21. Dec 14, 2021

    ✓

  22. 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)

  23. 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)

  24. Feb 26, 2021

    ✓

  25. Jan 9, 2020

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

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