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PAD THAI CAFE

6 HEMENWAY ST, BOSTON, MA 02115

Last inspected Mar 26, 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. Mar 26, 2026

    ✓
    4 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)

  2. Mar 20, 2026

    ✕
    13 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Rodent Bait Stations (P)

  3. Mar 19, 2026

    –
    13 violations
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
    • Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Outside Receptacles (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Light Bulbs Protective Shielding (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Rodent Bait Stations (P)

  4. Dec 29, 2025

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  5. Dec 22, 2025

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Assignment (Pf)
    • Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)

  6. May 22, 2025

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

  7. May 15, 2025

    ✕
    21 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (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)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

  8. May 13, 2025

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    20 violations
    • When to Wash (P)
    • (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
    • (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)
    • In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
    • (A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
    • Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
    • Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
    • Cutting Surfaces (C)
    • (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
    • Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
    • Grease Trap(C)
    • Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
    • Outer Openings Protected (C)
    • Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

  9. Dec 17, 2024

    ✓
    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Cooling (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

  10. Dec 11, 2024

    ✕
    8 violations
    • (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • Cooling (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

  11. Jul 22, 2024

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Controlling Pests (C)

  12. Jul 2, 2024

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

  13. Jun 18, 2024

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Controlling Pests (C)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

  14. Aug 23, 2023

    ✓
    1 violation
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  15. Aug 10, 2023

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  16. Aug 3, 2023

    ✕
    4 violations
    • Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
    • (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
    • Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
    • Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

  17. May 8, 2023

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

  18. Apr 28, 2023

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Controlling Pests (Pf)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

  19. Jan 18, 2023

    –

  20. Dec 19, 2022

    ✓
    5 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

  21. Nov 28, 2022

    ✕
    5 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
    • Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

  22. May 16, 2022

    ✓
    7 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  23. May 6, 2022

    ✕
    7 violations
    • Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
    • (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
    • Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

  24. Mar 15, 2022

    –

  25. Jan 21, 2022

    ✓
    4 violations
    • (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
    • Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
    • Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
    • Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

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