B/Spoke

54 Old Colony Av, South Boston, MA 02127
Other
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at B/Spoke, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader South Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water knob not operating properly. Required water access not accessable. Repair and provide accurate water access for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Hot water knob not operating properly. Required water access not accessable. Repair and provide accurate water access for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-P
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged baked goods in the grab and go case without proper labeling. Provide on all product not within there original packaging.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
90
Aug 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple pre packaged products in the grab and go case without labeling. Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Current Servesafe exp. Provide updated certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Sep 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
90
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D spill kit on site. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was B/Spoke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B/Spoke on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B/Spoke?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at B/Spoke.

How does B/Spoke compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

B/Spoke most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has B/Spoke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at B/Spoke have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B/Spoke 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 B/Spoke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, B/Spoke is inspected around three times per year on average.