GrubVetter
Boston / Chinatown

Potluck Cafe

7 Knapp St, 02111

Eating & Drinking

P

Last inspected: April 27, 2026

Inspection History

April 27, 2026
Pass
P
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
April 27, 2026
Pass
P
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
April 17, 2026
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
L1
April 17, 2026
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
L1
April 8, 2026
Fail
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
L1
April 8, 2026
Fail
F
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-204.112-CTemperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-203.13-CService Sink (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
L1
November 24, 2025
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.15-PFWhere to Wash (Pf)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
November 24, 2025
Pass
P
590.002/2-301.15-PFWhere to Wash (Pf)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
November 17, 2025
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.15-PFWhere to Wash (Pf)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
November 17, 2025
Fail
F
590.002/2-301.15-PFWhere to Wash (Pf)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-302.11-CPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
February 28, 2025
Pass
P
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
February 28, 2025
Pass
P
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
February 7, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
February 7, 2025
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
January 30, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
January 30, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-203.11-PFHandwashing Sinks-Numbers and Capacities (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.11-CRepairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
July 25, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
July 25, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
July 18, 2024
Pending Hearing
N
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
July 18, 2024
Pending Hearing
N
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
July 8, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
July 8, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-202.18-CVentilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)
April 10, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
April 10, 2024
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
April 3, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
April 3, 2024
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
October 19, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
October 19, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
October 12, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
October 12, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P1(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.15-PF(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
May 10, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 10, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 3, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 3, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
January 18, 2023
Inspection Not Required
N
December 7, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
December 7, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
November 30, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
November 30, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
June 13, 2022
Pass
P
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
June 13, 2022
Pass
P
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
June 8, 2022
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
June 8, 2022
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
June 2, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
June 2, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
March 15, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N