Backbay Wine & Spirits

441 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Backbay Wine & Spirits stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boston restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Numerous bars of cheese expired November 2025 and January 2026. Product removed from service. Ensure staf is rotating stock and checking expiration dates on TCS retail foods. Expired shelf stable food can be segregated and marked reduced for quick sale.
590.003/3-101.11-P
86
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: There are chip & drink items with expired sell by dates on the retail shelves. PIC discarding Discussed with PIC to check expiration dates daily and remove expired items
590.003/3-701.11-P
86
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed packaged prosciutto for retail sale that was expiured on 1.3.23. Person in charge discarded.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
May 10, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Backbay Wine & Spirits last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Backbay Wine & Spirits on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Backbay Wine & Spirits compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Backbay Wine & Spirits most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

Has Backbay Wine & Spirits' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Backbay Wine & Spirits have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Backbay Wine & Spirits 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 Backbay Wine & Spirits inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Backbay Wine & Spirits is inspected roughly once per year on average.