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NEW CHINA RESTAURANT
869 HARRISON AV, BOSTON, MA 02118
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for NEW CHINA RESTAURANT, spanning November 2016 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 7 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 13, 2026
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Thawing (C)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Apr 29, 2026
✕13 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- Thawing (C)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
Dec 2, 2025
✕5 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 16, 2025
✕4 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (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)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 24, 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)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Sep 19, 2024
✕9 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outdoor Enclosure (C)
Jan 9, 2024
✕5 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (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)
Nov 15, 2023
✕4 violations
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 28, 2023
✕10 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (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)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 15, 2023
✕3 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)
Sep 19, 2022
✕11 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)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jan 5, 2022
✕7 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- 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)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Oct 21, 2021
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jun 29, 2021
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 28, 2021
✕3 violations
- Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Jan 12, 2021
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Aug 20, 2020
✕8 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Food Preparation (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
Feb 4, 2020
✕13 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- uspension of Permit with Notice (P)
Jun 5, 2019
✕11 violations
- Hot Holding
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Food Utensil Storage
- Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
- Location Accessible
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Jan 2, 2019
✕13 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Cold Holding
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Knowledge
Jun 26, 2018
✕10 violations
- Cold Holding
- Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods
- PHF's Properly Thawed
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed
- Location Accessible
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Knowledge
Apr 10, 2018
✕12 violations
- Hot Holding
- Cold Holding
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Good Hygienic Practices
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- PIC Performing Duties
Jun 19, 2017
✕15 violations
- Food Container Labels
- Hot Holding
- Separation Segregation Cross Contamination
- Food Protection
- Clean Cloths Hair Restraint
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Dishwashng Facilities
- Test Kit Provided
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Location Accessible
- Toilet Enclosed Clean
- Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
- Premises Maintained
Feb 16, 2017
✕6 violations
- Hot Holding
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
Nov 15, 2016
✕9 violations
- Hot Holding
- Food Thermometers Provided
- Food Protection
- Food Contact Surfaces Design
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces
- Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
- Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
- Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
- Improper Maintenance of Floors
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