224 Boston
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
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Score
224 Boston appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Dorchester restaurant, which scores around 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide ceiling in the basement over the clean dishes storage near the walkin.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink at the Bar.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a disclosure on the burger item cooked to order of the menu.Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops in the bulk containers in the basement stored in contact with the food.Discontinue and train staff
590.003/3-304.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Chest Freezers in the basement not sealed properly top lids broken.Replace or Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide ceiling in the basement over the clean dishes storage near the walkin.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Noted no air gap on the prep sink.Provide
590.005/5-402.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel at the hand sink at the Bar.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing a disclosure on the burger item cooked to order of the menu.Provide
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Provide ceiling in the basement over the clean dishes storage near the walkin.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Chest Freezers in the basement not sealed properly top lids broken.Replace or Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops in the bulk containers in the basement stored in contact with the food.Discontinue and train staff
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Oct 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored out of refrigeration at cooking line @ 80F. PIC voluntarily disposed and dentured with bleach while on site. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed incomplete shell stock tags for oysters and mussels. Discussed with PIC to ensure to complete tags by including the last date sold of food item
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp dish machine testing chlorine @ 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to contact company for repairs. Instructed all utensils be cleaned and sanitized in 3 bay sink with proper sanitization.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
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May 4, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Live Oysters stored over ready to eat anchovies inside of walk in cooler - Remove and store separately COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Soiled Knives handgin on clean knive rack Rusted skillet on drain board at the stove- Clean to remove and discard rusted pan at stove
590.004/4-602.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw Hamburger patties on the counter at 56F Staff member prepping told PIC they were on the counter for 5 minutes- Store in a cold-holding unit until it reached and maintain 41 or below temp
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: There is no proper date marking througout- Datemark all products prepped and stored for 24 hours or more
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink in kitchen was dry and when asked where did staff that was prepping washed her hands PIC stated in the dump sink located at the middle of the floor where there was no soap nor paper-towels.- Train staff to wash hand at the designated area on the floor and use it for the purposed intened
590.002/2-301.15-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags not maintained the last date on the tags was April 6- Maintain shell stock tags for oysters and mussels keeping proper record and maintaining the correct last date used and store for up to 90 days
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Receptacles in both bathrooms does not have covered receptacles- Provide covered receptacles for female staff and patrons for feminine products
590.005/5-501.113-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No Wiping cloths set up at the prep area - Provide a sanitizer bicket with correct concentration for wiping cloths to be stored
590.003/3-304.14-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: No Labels on squeeze bottle or bins -All squeeze bottle and bins need to be labeled with common name used
590.003/3-601.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low boy in kitchen have alot of water at the bottom of the unit- its stating 38F yet foods are temping at 46F salmon and duck both 46F- Remove and place in a cold holding unit and repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stove is heavily soiled - Clean to remove food soils from stove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Over stuffed trah bins not completely closed and overflow of trash- Clean to remove and make sure lid are complaety closed to prevent vermin activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen floor heavily soiled with debris soiled equipment and wet- Clean to remove soils water and soiled equipment
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Apr 11, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 1 dozen eggs 60F- for undetermined amount of time- Voluntarily discared by PIC 32 burger patties not honestly presented patties were discolored and out of temperature at 58F for undetermined amount of time in low boy - PIC voluntarily discarded and denatured burgers
590.003/3-701.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit available- Provide supplies and instructions for vomit and diarrhea kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives on clean knife rack - Properly clean soiled knives by wash rinse and sanitize then air dry before placing on clean knife bar
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker expired January 2022 - Provide a current hood cleaning from a licensed hood inspection company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters not in solution- Provide sanitizer solution for all wiping cloths
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 224 Boston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 224 Boston on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 224 Boston?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 224 Boston.
How does 224 Boston compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
224 Boston most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has 224 Boston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 224 Boston have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 224 Boston means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 224 Boston inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 224 Boston is inspected around two times per year on average.
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