A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub has 11 inspections in the public record. On May 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
“Outer openings protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being stored on the top shelf and fish on the bottom shelf. It was corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings next to the ice machine. Clean to remove droppings. Provide a detailed IPM report from the licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed mold- like substance inside the ice machine. Clean to remove mold- like substance.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweeps to all exterior doors.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed dust on top of the hanging lights at the bar. Clean to remove dust. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the employee's bathroom. Paint or replace ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no faucet on the hand sink . Repair faucet at the hand sink in the kitchen.
590.006/6-501.11-C
61
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Exposed rodenticide under booths. Remove.
590.007/7-206.12-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on floors under booths in dining room on floors behind clutter at basement landing outside restrooms on floor in walk in cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front doors and windows wide open. Maintain closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
67
Jun 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed bar tender handle fruit garnish for drinks with bare hands. COS. Retrain staff.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cook return to work area without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on shelving in rear stairway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Live mouse observed inside tin cat trap behind cookline. Contact pest control company to remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floors with visible soils under and around equipment. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker with no hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machines of visible of soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
86
May 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door off kitchen open. Maintain closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Flies in kitchen forward most recent pest report for service that occured this day per Chef.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler no thermometer. COS
590.004/4-204.112-C
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in food prep sink drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in food prep sink drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
82
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing upon inspection. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: No air gap in food prep sink drain pipe. Install.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu is too small. Increase font size to 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar handsink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at bar handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grease trap and areas around it of visible soils remove wood and debris from behind unit. Clean under steel stairway landing where glue traps are present of all debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Replace damaged door sweep on rear door off basement to the outside.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace loose ceiling tile in ladies room seal hole in wall opposite basement walkin cooler. Seal exposed insulation under threshold of basement walkin cooler.
590.006/6-101.11-C
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Rinsing equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing (c)
Inspector notes: Soap in middle bay of 3 bay sink - Ware washing area
590.004/4-904.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door off the hinge of one door/2 draws refrigeration unit on cooking line Door gasket not fitting as reqired on 3 door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in employee bathroom stained and loose ceiling tiles in mop sink area are in disrepair and one is missing shelving at rear enterance exposed wood walls and surface under compressors and grease trap in basement are not smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable (identy and seal all openings in the area walls and attachments in basement in the walk in units area have openings chipped paint and in disrepair floor in walk in freezer is rusted chipped paint on walls of walk in freezer ceiling tiles in ice machine room are not secured floor at end of bar not smooth durable and easily cleanable and large gap between threshold and bottom of door at delivery entry. Opening in ceiling (exposed insulation in ceiling - storage room off kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from basement remove all crates etc
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Soils built up on wall and floor at soda box storage area and under and around grease trap and compressors in basement at the end of the walk in units rusted stains on walls at rear delivery area and employee bathroom
590.006/6-201.11-C
78
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food handler did not wash hands after eating on cooking line
590.002/2-301.14-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee in kitchen drying hands on dirty towel
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Using cloth towel to dry hands at bar - Provided drying device (employee took corrective action during inspection)
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Proof of Priority Priority Foundation and Core violations noted on inspection All employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code by Certified food protection manager per code
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No person in charge assigned at time of my arrival Towards the end of inspection the CFPM/PIC arrived and began taking corrective action
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Main Bar - Strainer in hand sink basin and bucket stored in front (Removed by employee during inspection)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Trash bags sfored on top of waste receptacles outside trash storage areas
590.005/5-501.115-C
Rinsing equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing (c)
Inspector notes: Soap in middle bay of 3 bay sink - Ware washing area
590.004/4-904.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Single use containers/boxes not stored 6" above the floor in side storage
590.004/4-903.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: No covers for waste receptacles in bars kitchen/prep/cooking line and ware washing areas
590.005/5-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cabinet door draws and shelving - Wait station Built up soils on shelving at rear deliverly enterance Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units - Bar and cooking line
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ground areas heavily soiled under and around trash bins
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor under and behind equipment at main bar dusty ceiling vents in bathrooms (all) soils built up on wall and floor at soda box storage area and under and around grease trap and compressors in basement at the end of the walk in units rusted stains on walls at rear delivery area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Signage in bathroom (Men's) does not have signage reminding employees to wash hands
590.006/6-301.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from basement remove all crates etc
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in employee bathroom stained and loose ceiling tiles in mop sink area are in disrepair and one is missing shelving at rear enterance exposed wood walls and surface under compressors and grease trap in basement are not smooth durable non absorbant and easily cleanable (identy and seal all openings in the area walls and attachments in basement in the walk in units area have openings chipped paint and in disrepair floor in walk in freezer is rusted chipped paint on walls of walk in freezer ceiling tiles in ice machine room are not secured floor at end of bar not smooth durable and easily cleanable and large gap between threshold and bottom of door at delivery entry.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Door off the hinge of one door/2 draws refrigeration unit on cooking line Door gasket not fitting as reqired on 3 door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
Condiments protection (c)
Inspector notes: Food condiment lids are not tight fitting - Kitchen/prep/cooking line areas
590.003/3-306.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Main bar - No protection between customer ice and trash barrel Basement storage - Bottled juice stored in direct contact with floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code in food prep/cooking line areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on door handles and knives are stored between equipment on cooking line
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers squeeze type bottles containing food are not labeled - Kitchen/prep/cooking line
590.003/3-302.12-C
22
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in back room behind back bar
590.006/6-501.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste receptacles in unisex bathrooms
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub.
How does A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub compare to other restaurants in Boston?
A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub 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. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A. T. O'keeffe's Provisions & Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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