Alcove

131 Beverly St, Boston, MA 02114
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Alcove has been inspected seven times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

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

“Shell stock maintaining identification” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted several RTE foods in the walkin past the 7 day expiration.Monitor and discard
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Maintain all shell tags in a chronological order.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine recording 128F on the gauge.Repair
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide correct sanitizer strip for the 3 bay sink.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies at the bar area and in the back near the Ice Machine and utilty sink.Provide a detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Noted cutting board in the kitchen heavily scored.Resurface or Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dish machine in the kitchen leaking water from underneath.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Noted hood sticker expired.Service
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted sticky rotted fruits and broken glass on the floor underneath the equipment at the bar.Clean with frequency to prevent fruit flies. Noted unsanitary floors near the ice machine and utility sink in the back kitchen area.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Food products being cryovac'd without proper Haccp and variance apply with Health division.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed compnay with BFD.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle in the toilet room.
590.005/5-501.17-C
43
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Tags not dated with last sold ensure last dates put on all tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Food products being cryovac'd without proper Haccp and variance apply with Health division.
590.008/8-201.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in December of 2024 have cleaned by licensed compnay with BFD.
590.006/6-201.12-C
82
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags not being dated with last sold ensure dates on all tags
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: no dish plate simulator ot stick strips supply either to measure interior temp of dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
82
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for high temp dish machine. Replace/Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Warewashing equipment cleaning agents (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy evidence of food soils and ice dumped into the sanitizer tank. Clean to remove and retrain staff to properly utilize 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.17-PF
82
May 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alcove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alcove on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alcove?

Across the inspection record, “shell stock maintaining identification” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alcove.

How does Alcove compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Alcove most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Alcove's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alcove have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Alcove 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 Alcove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alcove is inspected around two times per year on average.