Alibi

215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
52
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Alibi four times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

Looking across the full record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Alibi's latest score of 52 falls below the Boston average of 86. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Did not observe staff wash hands performing different tasks at the bar.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test strips for low temp dish machine.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels at the Bar hand sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted black spots in the ice machine.Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several boxes on the floor in the walkin.Discontinue and store 6 inches from the floor
590.003/3-305.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted no hand sink sign on both sinks at the bar.Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted heavy grease build up on the walkin floor.Clean
590.006/6-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted walkin floor in needs of repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a chlorine test kit (testing done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the small ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin unit observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary clutter Clean and organize storage.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing soda gun holder at the bar.
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alibi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alibi on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alibi?

Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alibi.

How does Alibi compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Alibi most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Alibi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alibi have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Alibi 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 Alibi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alibi is inspected roughly once per year on average.