Chau Chow
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
74
Score
Chau Chow, located at 699 Wm T Morrissey Blvd in Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with handwashing cleanser availability and preventing contamination from hands. Across 18 scored inspections, Chau Chow has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
61
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Mar 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Jan 3, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Jun 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing soap. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed staff preparing foods with bare hands. Utilize gloves at all times. Retrain staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy food soils on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings and debris behind shelving units in the basement and upper level. Clean to remove Observed rodent droppings on the floor behind the cook line and in the basement. Clean to remove Observed food spills on the wall at beverage station in dining room. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity observed in numerous areas. Provide the last 2 pest control reports via email prior to the reinspectio date.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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