What is Falafel King II's health inspection score?

Falafel King II has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Falafel King II last inspected?

Falafel King II was last inspected on January 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Falafel King II have?

Falafel King II has 37 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Falafel King II safe to eat at?

Falafel King II has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Falafel King II serve?

Falafel King II serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Falafel King II

Name: Falafel King II
Address: 262 WASHINGTON ST, Boston, 02109
Rating: 79

262 WASHINGTON ST, Boston

Last Inspected: 1/29/2026

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jan 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.4

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-16 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

On-site Corrections

+9 pts

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Sep 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

8 intermediate

14 basic

Jan 2026

2 inspections

6 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Routine

Jan 26

Routine InspectionLatestHE_Pass

3 Med3 Basic

6 total6 corrected

90/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Corrected−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)Corrected−5
590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Corrected on-site credit (6 fixed)+11 pts

Jan 26

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

3 Med3 Basic

6 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

590.007/7-102.11-PFCommon Name-Working Containers (Pf)−5
590.006/6-301.12-PFHand Drying Provision (Pf)−5
590.005/5-205.11-PFUsing a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

590.003/3-304.12-CIn-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)−2
590.003/3-304.14-CWiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Pass

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor12 corrected

76/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)Risk FactorCorrected−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)Corrected−5
590.002/2-103.11-PF(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)Corrected−5
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Corrected−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)Corrected−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Corrected−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)Corrected−2
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)Corrected−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)Corrected−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Corrected−2
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)Corrected−2

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Corrected on-site credit (12 fixed)+22 pts

Sep 25

Routine InspectionHE_Fail

1 High4 Med7 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

590.004/4-602.11-PEquipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

590.002/2-501.11-PFClean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)−5
590.002/2-103.11-PF(O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)−5
590.003/3-501.17-PFReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)−5
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)−5

Basic (7)

−14 pts

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)−2
590.002/2-402.11-CEffectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)−2
590.003/3-305.11-CFood Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)−2
590.004/4-602.13-CNonfood Contact Surfaces (C)−2
590.005/5-501.17-CToilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)−2
590.006/6-501.16-CDrying Mops (C)−2
590.003/3-302.12-CFood Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)−2

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Routine InspectionHE_Filed

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

590.003/3-305.14-CFood Preparation (C)−2

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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