Amelia's Cluck & Smash
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Amelia's Cluck & Smash has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “system maintained in good repair”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler inoperable. Alternative means for cold holding in place with reduced inventory until the unit can be repaired.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door leading to the basement are observed without weather sweep/ potential entryway. Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity downstairs in the basement storage area/ behind water heater (multiple droppings). Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator report to : isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink (rinse and sanitizing bay ) observed leaking. Repair and provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Freshly made guacamole 47F store in line refrigerator unit. Product was placed back in the walkin to cool to 41F below . (corrected on site) PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked spanish rice 46F stored in the walkin . Per PIC rice was cooked the night before. PIC voluntarily discard the product. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity downstairs in the basement storage area (multiple droppings). Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity downstairs in the basement storage area/ behind water heater (multiple droppings). Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator report to : isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door leading to the basement are observed without weather sweep/ potential entryway. Provide
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 20th 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hook cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under warewashing observed with soils build up vent above warewashing observed rusty and soiled ceiling and compresso inside walkin unit in the kichen area observed soiled by black substances. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink (rinse and sanitizing bay ) observed leaking. Repair and provide invoice from a licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of food stored in the walkin unit without cover. Provide cover to protect from contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
45
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked spanish rice 46F stored in the walkin . Per PIC rice was cooked the night before. PIC voluntarily discard the product. PIC to train staff on monitoring temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Freshly made guacamole 47F store in line refrigerator unit. Product was placed back in the walkin to cool to 41F below . (corrected on site) PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity downstairs in the basement storage area (multiple droppings). Clean to remove PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator report to : Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under warewashing observed with soils build up vent above warewashing observed rusty and soiled ceiling and compresso inside walkin unit in the kichen area observed soiled by black substances. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired March 20th 2025. Provide updated sticker from a licensed hook cleaner.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of food stored in the walkin unit without cover. Provide cover to protect from contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
52
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event - I provided during inspecton Kit missing items - I reviewed with PIC as to what is missing
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: QT test kit missing pH missing indicator
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary items from basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Mechanical-ventilation (c)
Inspector notes: No vent in bathroom - Basement
590.006/6-304.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled in basement
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates in basement food storage and walk in refrigeration
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: No overhead protection above food condiment storage that are under pipes in basement
590.003/3-305.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Plumbing pipes on food prep sink has not airgap/indirect plumbing Food prep sink not labeled
590.003/3-307.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Tops of 2 chest type in need of repainting - Basement
590.004/4-501.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean equipment on shelving above 3 bay sink
590.004/4-901.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up of soils on ceiling fixtures tiles vents and attachments - Prep/ware washing/walk in units and basement storage Built up of soils on walls fixtures pipes and attachments - Prep/ware washing/walk in units and basement storage Built up of soils on floors and attachments - Prep/ware washing/walk in units and basement storage Built up of soils on shelving on walls and walk in units - Prep/ware washing/walk in units and basement storage
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on exterior of grease trap - Ware washing Door in disrepair at bathroom - Basement Rust on shelving in ware washing and walk in units Ceiling in basement food storage/condiment container not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Interior of walk in door - Wooden is in disrepair/not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant
590.006/6-501.11-C
50
Oct 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers observed used for dispensing bulk storage items.Provide food grade scoops
590.004/4-204.13-C
90
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior walls ceiling & compressor fan covers observed with built up soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 door true open top unit reading 50-55F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below PIC stating unit was fixed recently but has stopped working Repair to be on site today per PIC Lower unit is empty upper unit has prepped items submerged in ice. Discussed cold holding with the PIC
590.004/4-301.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking.Repair Remove bucket of stagnate water from under middle bay.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor in front of cook line to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the upper side walls to remove black soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Amelia's Cluck & Smash last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Amelia's Cluck & Smash on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Amelia's Cluck & Smash?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Amelia's Cluck & Smash.
How does Amelia's Cluck & Smash compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Amelia's Cluck & Smash most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Amelia's Cluck & Smash's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Amelia's Cluck & Smash have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Amelia's Cluck & Smash means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Amelia's Cluck & Smash inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Amelia's Cluck & Smash is inspected around three times per year on average.
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