At Union
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at At Union stretching back to 2022. At Union was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “backflow prevention” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection some work has been completed but person in charge states contractors are returning on 3-3-2026 to complete work. Upon completion of work by contractors have them pull permits and get sign off by City of Boston Plumber before the reinspection on 3-16-2026.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Upon reinspection some work has been completed but person in charge states contractors are returning on 3-3-2026 to complete work. Upon completion of work by contractors have them pull permits and get sign off by City of Boston Plumber before the reinspection on 3-16-2026.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In the reach in refrigerators below the flat top grills observed raw shell eggs directly above pancake batter and spinach; and observed raw chicken stored directly above shredded cheese and pancake batter. Store raw shell eggs and chicken on the lowest tier in cold holding units and always below RTE foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the prep sink in the kitchen there is a direct connection between the waste system and the sink. Have a licensed plumber pull permits and install and air gap at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge could not answer correctly more than one reportable symptom none of the reportable illnesses; the person in charge did not answer correctly the minimum internal cooking temperatures for raw chicken beef or comminuted meats. The person in charge should be knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge could not produce procedures or a kit for a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge could not produce a food thermometer during the inspection; provide a food thermometer with a thin probe.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the coffee bar area observed stirring spoons stored inside a container with ambient temperature water; discontinue this practice and store utensils in 135F or higher water in cool running water or on a clean and sanitized surface.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet directly next to the front entrance bags of coffee beans are stored directly on the floor; elevate foods at least six inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In the warewashing area observed an employee washing wares with sponges; discard and discontinue usage of sponges on wares and food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The gaskets for the three door cooler are damaged; repair or replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: In the closet next to the front entrance there are spilled coffee beans; in the women's restroom on the floor underneath the soap dispenser there is accumulated liquid soap and soils. Clean and sanitize the areas of soils and food debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen observed an employee drying plates that had been in the sanitizer solution; instructed the employee to rewash and sanitize the plates and to let them air dry. Sanitized wares must be allowed to air dry and do not use towels to dry sanitized wares.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Throughout kitchen and coffee bar area there are in-use containers without name labels containing foods removed from bulk; provide name labels on bottles and containers with foods removed rom bulk.
590.003/3-302.12-C
39
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw beef with his bare hands in the kitchen- Corrected immediately. Employee fully washed his hands and put on gloves Review gloveuse procedures with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths on counters- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Warewashing equipment clean solutions (c)
Inspector notes: Wash water set up in the 3 bay sink heavily soiled at the time ofthe inspection- Corrected on site
590.004/4-501.18-C
82
Oct 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing station Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Liquid and whole shell eggs held on the counter at 60F. Per the PIC the productwas on the counter less than 2 hours Returned to refrigeration at 40F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee in the kitchen handling RTE products as they were assembling a breakfast sandwich. Reviewed proper glove use procedures. The product was voluntarily discarded the employee washed his hands and put on clean gloves
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnant water at the cookline- Reviewed
590.003/3-304.12-C
64
May 16, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with single-use containers stored on the floor . Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of some equipment and utility lines at cooking line with grease build up. Clean to remove. Storage shelf at lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the cooking line heavily scored. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Screen door in use at the rear entrance area with a hole in the middle and loose net on the sides. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Wall and floors under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Dec 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee scrubing with hand at rinse bay then washing /sanitizing at three bay sink. Soiled dishes stored in rinse bay while wash and rinse bay are set up. Set up properly the three bay sink wash/rinse/sanitize properly. Ensure that soiled dishes are stored separated in rack/box.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Open bag of bulk food vovered with plastic bag. Once open store properly in commercial grade containers with lid. Two Boxes with coffee stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent and wall soiled with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was At Union last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at At Union on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at At Union?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at At Union.
How does At Union compare to other restaurants in Boston?
At Union most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has At Union's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at At Union have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at At Union 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 At Union inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, At Union is inspected around two times per year on average.
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