Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

New Golden Kitchen

1495 Dorchester Av

Last inspected Oct 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was New Golden Kitchen last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 8 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2025 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has New Golden Kitchen ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

8 inspections

Inspection

Oct 27, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther

Official Wording

Grease Trap(C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy oil spilled on the grease trap and on the ground. Clean to remove

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy debris and animal feces around the outdoor receptacle in the rear of establishment. Clean the surrounding area and monitor to avoid accumulation.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 20, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-402.12-COther

Official Wording

Grease Trap(C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy oil spilled on the grease trap and on the ground. Clean to remove

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.005/5-501.15-COther

Official Wording

Outside Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed heavy debris and animal feces around the outdoor receptacle in the rear of establishment. Clean the surrounding area and monitor to avoid accumulation.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 19, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed bean sprouts sitting on the shelf at 54f. PIC removed and advised to hold under proper refrigeration.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy food soils observed inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple handsinks blocked with equipment. Remove and allow proper access to handsinks.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Feb 11, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed bean sprouts sitting on the shelf at 54f. PIC removed and advised to hold under proper refrigeration.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy food soils observed inside the stand up freezer. Clean to remove

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed multiple handsinks blocked with equipment. Remove and allow proper access to handsinks.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Sep 19, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic in oil mixture 78F / Out at grill station for lunch rush / Moved to refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired / Contact hood cleaning company. Hood vent covers visibly greased / Clean weekly

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 10, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Garlic in oil mixture 78F / Out at grill station for lunch rush / Moved to refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood tag expired / Contact hood cleaning company. Hood vent covers visibly greased / Clean weekly

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 issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection