China Station
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
64
Score
China Station, located at 530 Washington St, Dorchester, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 6, 2026. The inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues with cooling methods, maintaining premises, and in-use utensil storage. Historically, China Station has maintained a pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its eight scored evaluations.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 6, 2026 Inspection
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings and cooked pork ribs cooling on the shelf. Advised to utilize proper cooling methods under refrigeration
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debri stored in the basement and a mattress stored in the locker room. Remove and clean all areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowls stored in multiple bulk containers. Remove and provide proper utensils with handles.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing an operating thermometer to verify food temperature. Replace
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Missing a proper door sweep. Heavy light observed. Replace
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing proper signage in restroom. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the floor. Clean to remove Provide an updated pest control report. PIC states there is no active pest control service.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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