GrubVetter
Boston / Chinatown

Taiwan Cafe

34 Oxford St, 02111

Eating & Drinking

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Last inspected: April 17, 2026

Inspection History

April 17, 2026
Pass
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590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
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)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
L1
April 17, 2026
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
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)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
L1
April 9, 2026
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
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)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
L1
April 9, 2026
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.005/5-402.11-PBackflow Prevention (P)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
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)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-501.115-CMaintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
L1
August 4, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
August 4, 2025
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
July 28, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
July 28, 2025
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.006/6-202.15-COuter Openings Protected (C)
590.006/6-501.114-CMaintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
July 8, 2024
Pass
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590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
July 8, 2024
Pass
P
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
June 26, 2024
Fail
F
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
June 26, 2024
Fail
F
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.004/4-202.11-PFFood-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing Signage (C)
590.006/6-501.111-CControlling Pests (C)
November 7, 2023
Pass
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590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
November 7, 2023
Pass
P
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
October 24, 2023
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (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)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
October 24, 2023
Fail — Re-inspection Required
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (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)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
October 19, 2023
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (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)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
October 19, 2023
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-307.11-CMiscellaneous Sources of Contamination (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)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
590.006/6-501.18-CCleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C)
May 15, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
May 15, 2023
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
May 8, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
May 8, 2023
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.004/4-601.11-PF(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.111-PFControlling Pests (Pf)
November 10, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
November 10, 2022
Pass
P
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
November 3, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
November 3, 2022
Fail
F
590.003/3-302.11-PPackaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.004/4-101.19-CNonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
June 13, 2022
Inspection Not Required
N
May 3, 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)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.15-C(B) Cooling Methods (C)
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)
May 3, 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)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.15-C(B) Cooling Methods (C)
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)
April 26, 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)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.15-C(B) Cooling Methods (C)
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)
April 26, 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)
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
590.003/3-303.12-CStorage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.003/3-501.15-C(B) Cooling Methods (C)
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)
November 12, 2021
Pass
P
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 12, 2021
Pass
P
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 3, 2021
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
November 3, 2021
Fail
F
590.004/4-501.114-PManual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.003/3-501.13-CThawing (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
May 18, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
May 18, 2021
Pass
P
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
May 11, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)
May 11, 2021
Fail
F
590.003/3-501.16-P(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
590.003/3-305.12-CFood Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
590.005/5-205.15-CSystem Maintained in Good Repair (C)
590.006/6-501.112-CRemoving Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)