Anchovies Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2022, Anchovies Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ready-to-eat time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: The low temp bar machine is not reading chlorine sanitizer.Discontinue using Repair Maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions Kitchen machine OK to use
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of mouse activity observed(droppings)-storage around electrical box Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the 2 door true reach in unit observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemakings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walkin observed stored on the floor onions stored on the floor outside the walkin door.Discontinue Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the ground during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor to remove evidence of mouse activity(droppings)
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Oct 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walkin observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags missing the last served/sold datemarkings.Maintain shellstock tags in chronological order for 90 days with the last served /sold datemarkings
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit (test done with inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
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
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair Maintain chlorine 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC will use kitchen low temp machine
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all wood shelving exposed wood observed.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Nov 28, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks in the basement storage
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the dish machine to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
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Dec 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods on production line low boy cooler do not have proper date marking. Provide for foods held over 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Items in production line freezer left uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Dressing squeeze bottles on production line do not have labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of stale bread for croutons is left open and uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Sep 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has mold in interior of unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Items on production line are not labeled. Provide proper date marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide notation that a hamburger can be undercooked. Some raw items are noted. Ensure all items that can be ordered undercooked are notated.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple pans of uncovered items in production line freezer. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Prep being done in close proximity to production line hand sink. Provide barrier next to hand sink and prep area to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean refrigerator at bar under the beer taps. Heavy grease build up under fryolater. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign at production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anchovies Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anchovies Restaurant on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anchovies Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Anchovies Restaurant.
How does Anchovies Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Anchovies Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Anchovies Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anchovies Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Anchovies Restaurant 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 Anchovies Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anchovies Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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