75 on Liberty Wharf
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, 75 on Liberty Wharf has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so 75 on Liberty Wharf trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed sliced tomatoes / cut tomatoes and raw steak tips stored in reach in between 45F-52F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding of all refrigerated stored food items @ 41F or below. COS
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat produce inside walk in cooler. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure raw and ready to eat foods are properly stored seperately inside refrigerated units. COS
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings along window ceil in dining area. Pest report provided (3/2/26) no details; Provide IPM style report to review
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed beverage shakers stored inside handsink @ bar. Discussed with PIC to remove and maintain handsinks clear and accessible for handwashing only. COS
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer on site for 3 compartment sink (quats). Tested with inspector kit - Quats 300ppm
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottle and mixing bowls stored inside reach in @ cooking line. Discussed with PIC to remove and ensure all foods are properly stored to prevent from contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles and bulk containers stored unidentified. Provide a label with the common name of food item stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed metal / plastic cups being used for ice dispensing @ bar. Provide handled scoopers for bulk dispensing of ice
590.003/3-304.12-C
47
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide/Repair a handsink at the same location previosusly installed at the bar.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Noted low temp dish machine at the bar recorded 0PPMM with the strip.Repair
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted sliced Tomatoes on the cook line at 45F store about an hour ago. Monitor the temperature/ COS by the PIC moved to the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.16-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted shell tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel near the hand sink accesible to staff.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp. dish machine.Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide/Repair a handsink at the same location previosusly installed at the bar.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing sign for sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all foods above 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the dessert refrigerator in the kitchen
590.004/4-501.11-C
43
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Noted low temp dish machine at the bar recorded 0PPMM with the strip.Repair
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Noted sliced Tomatoes on the cook line at 45F store about an hour ago. Monitor the temperature/ COS by the PIC moved to the refrigerator
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towel near the hand sink accesible to staff.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer for high temp. dish machine.Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted shell tags not organized in a chronological order.Provide
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand washing sign for sink at the bar.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Store all foods above 6 inches from the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the dessert refrigerator in the kitchen
590.004/4-501.11-C
47
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Paper towels missing at handsink on the cook line. Provide at all times. PIC directed staff to refurbish once notified.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for the High and Low temp dishmachine. Provide at all times
590.004/4-302.14-PF
82
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed the handsink blocked by stacking crates. PIC COS continue to monitor to assure proper access.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing low temp machine testing device for warewash and bar equipment. Provide at all times.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a cracked floor tile at near the window. Repair to reduce pest activity
590.006/6-201.13-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mops brooms and dustpans not elevated properly. Provide proper storage.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the top of dish machine and on the floor of warewash area. Clean to remove Food debris observed behnd the cookline and next to prep area on the floor. Clean to remove Heavy grease build up on the floor around the grill and fryer. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy evidence of rodent droppings observed in the kitchen under the handsink cabinet. Clean to remove Heavy rodent droppings observed on the baseboard window. Clean to remove. Rodent droppings were observed falling from the curtains hung at the window. Clean to remove and elevate properly.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debris observed at the handsink on prep line. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
64
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling with exposed rafters and duct work above bar. Install smooth durable cleanable ceiling.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency. Review with staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped tomatoes 45F. Product made same day one hour prior placed on indirect contact with ice.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed bar staff handle fruit garnish with bare hands. COS.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline reachin cooler holding at 45F. Provide service invoice. Indirect contact with ice to be used until unit can be repaired. Additional refrigeration on site holding at below 41F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags stored in disarray with not date of last sold written on tags. Organize tags log last date sold on tags. File for 90 days.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies in bar area. Provide updated pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at bar handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling with exposed rafters and duct work above bar. Install smooth durable cleanable ceiling.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash bins overflowing with trash. Increase pickups as necessary.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash barrels open. Maintain closed.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag above dish machine and cookline are expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling and walls in walkin cooler of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
30
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator for high temp dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
90
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Cookline handsink is obstructed with dish racks and container in sink. COS. Handwashing practices satisfactory.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of cut vegetables and cooked rice in walkin cooler not date marked. COS.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with visible buildup of soils on floor under equipment in kitchen. Clean to remove. Clean standing water under dish machine.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: High Temperature Dish machine leaks during cycle. Repair.
590.004/4-501.15-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Establishment cooling rice in deep plastic covered container in walkin cooler. COS using indirect contact with ice.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No waste oil receptacle on site. Establishment is currently storing waste oils in 5 gallon buckets. Provide pest proof receptacle for waste oil.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Remove 5 gallon buckets from outside area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 75 on Liberty Wharf last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 75 on Liberty Wharf on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 75 on Liberty Wharf?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at 75 on Liberty Wharf.
How does 75 on Liberty Wharf compare to other restaurants in Boston?
75 on Liberty Wharf most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has 75 on Liberty Wharf's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at 75 on Liberty Wharf have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at 75 on Liberty Wharf means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is 75 on Liberty Wharf inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 75 on Liberty Wharf is inspected around three times per year on average.
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