Kchickin in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/18/25

BOSTON, MA - Health inspectors documented violations at Kchickin during a routine inspection conducted on 08/18/2025.

Situated at 84 PETERBOROUGH ST, the establishment is part of South End's active food service sector. The South End area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 9 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The second violation involved equipment operation. Inspectors documented: In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C). Damaged cutting boards and surfaces can harbor bacteria in cracks and crevices.

The third violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Thawing (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: (A )Cooling Methods (Pf). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The fifth violation related to food temperatures. Inspectors documented: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Time-temperature abuse allows harmful bacteria to multiply to levels that can cause illness.

The sixth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Sponges Use Limitation (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The seventh violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The eighth violation involved cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Cross-contamination from improperly sanitized equipment is a common cause of foodborne illness.

The 9th violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/18/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.