Inspection
Oct 20, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Chicken And Rice Guys
85 Bedford St
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Quick Answers
- When was Chicken And Rice Guys last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 20, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Oct 6, 2023 to Oct 20, 2026.
- Has Chicken And Rice Guys ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 6, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Jun 1, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 19, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.005/5-402.11-PWater, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
Backflow Prevention (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide an air gap at the prep sink.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hotel pans stacked up with moisture observed in between. Air dry prior to stacking.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 8, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 2, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 25, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 31, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 24, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Plastic pitcher obsevred with handle in bulk rice container. Person in charge removed.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 24, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 17, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Plastic pitcher obsevred with handle in bulk rice container. Person in charge removed.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 6, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2023 · Original Source