A & B Burgers

97 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114

American

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited A & B Burgers six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so A & B Burgers trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

5 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted black mold on the ice chute in the ice machine.Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted several preped items past the 7 day shelf life.Discard and monitor the date marking

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide testings strips for the dish machine and the 3 bay sink in the kitchen area.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No hand soap at the hand washing sinks at the bar. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted no paper towels at the hand sink in the Bar and the dish area.Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: Noted several ceiling tiles missing in the back kitchen area.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Noted onions and boxes of potatoes stored on the floor.Remove and store 6 inches from the floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Noted vertical wide gap at the exit door in the back kitchen area.Provide vertical door sweep

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Ketchup bottles being refilled and caps with heavy soils ensure all bottles thrown away after use.

590.004/4-903.12-C

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing soap at handsink. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy evidence of fly activity in the kitchen. PIC states he will contact exterminator. Assure all foods are covered and trash is disposed of properly.

590.006/6-501.111-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice chest with black mold substance. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Feb 3, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing testing device for low temp machine. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sep 7, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was A & B Burgers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A & B Burgers on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited two 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 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at A & B Burgers have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at A & B Burgers 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 A & B Burgers inspected?

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

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