7th Street Burger

267 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116
American
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for 7th Street Burger. The newest entry in the record is dated May 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Across from the flat top grills on top of the refrigerators observed cut jalapenos at 68F and a mayonnaise based sauce in 1oz cups at 61F; per the person in charge they had been removed from active refrigeration at or around 11:00am and had the staff move them to the walk-in refrigerator to cool to 41F; hold TCS foods at 41F and below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At the three compartment sink observed a bulk container of Ecolab Sink & Surface sanitizer hooked up to the auto-mixer but the location does not have Sink & Surface test strips. The person in charge stated that they should only be using quats sanitizer and was able to retrieve a new bulk container of quats retested the solution in the three compartment sink at 300ppm and refilled the in-use red sanitizer buckets in the food prep area with the quats solution. Provide proper test strips for sanitizers used in the establishment.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed two dogs in the dining area one in a stroller. The Health Inspector needed to ask the customers if the animals were service animals to which the customers replied that they were not and were asked by the Health Inspector to move them outside the restaurant. The Health Inspector will send guidance documents on service animals to the staff for review. Only service animals are allowed inside the restaurant.
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponges being used at the three-compartment sink; discard and cease using sponges on cleaned food-contact surfaces and in-use utensils.
590.004/4-101.16-C
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Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures wee to be produced during the inspection; provide written vomit and diarrhea clean up procedures.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 7th Street Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 7th Street Burger on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 7th Street Burger compare to other restaurants in Boston?

7th Street Burger most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has 7th Street Burger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 7th Street Burger have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 7th Street Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.