A + B Burgers

401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, A + B Burgers has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.

590.003/3-701.11-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Violation noted on inspection report has been issued on prior inspection Properly train staff Staff unable to propely answer questions at the time of the inspection

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Plate and utensils noted in the handwashing sink as you enter the kiosk- Violation has been noted on several inspection reports Sink shall be maintained clean and for handwashing only Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Apr 16, 2025

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: Numerous products in containers on the counters at the time of the inspection: Raw in shell eggs 49F cut lettuce 46F spinach dip 48F cheese 50F Per the PIC the products may have been on the counter 30min Ensure products are held at 41F or below- Returned to refrigeration at 39F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handwash sink was blocked with the lift top from the refrigeration unit and there were cleaning supplies in the sink- Handwash sink shall remain clear for use- Corrected on site

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Repeated priority violations on inspection report- Review with staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

When to wash (p)

Inspector notes: Employees observed putting on gloves without proper handwashing prior- Review

590.002/2-301.14-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Numerous knives stored in the only available handwashing sink- Removed at the time of the inspection

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with employees

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Over easy egg offered as part of a special menu item with no consumer advisory posted Corrected at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips availabe at the time of the inspection for quats sanitizer- provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected on site

590.003/3-304.14-C

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A + B Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A + B Burgers on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A + B Burgers?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A + B Burgers.

How does A + B Burgers compare to other restaurants in Boston?

A + B Burgers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has A + B Burgers' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at A + B Burgers have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at A + B Burgers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is A + B Burgers inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A + B Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.

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