Bailey and Sage
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
74
Score
Across the available record, Bailey and Sage has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Bailey and Sage's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken in hot holding unit at 125F. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink at 60F for multiple minutes. Other hand sinks have hot running water. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee using cell phone on production line. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
Oct 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC no vomit or diarreal procedure or kit present on site/ Provide 10/06/2025 The order for the vomit clean up kit will arrive tomorrow .(10/7/25)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired in June 11 2025 .Provide updated sticker Hood Sticker appointment is scheduled for 10/7/25 Provide picture via email Keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.14-C
86
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Food Item on the hot box food warmer Chicken 115F Steak 115F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Diced red pepper 55F Slice Avocado 48F diced tomato 45F yellow corn 54F chickpeas 49F on a true salad prep table with refrigerated . Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer present on site. Food thermomether must be availableand accessible used on site.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge Diana must be properly trained to monitor Hot holding Tempertaure and Cold Holding temperature.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: No posted certification of allergen training. PIC stated Frantz is certified. Post and ensure staff training provided.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC no vomit or diarreal procedure or kit present on site/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Walk-in Fridge observed boxes of chicken and Quinoa on full size food pan stored directly on ground. Eleveate all foods at least 6" off ground
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label squeeze bottles stored in refrigerated units.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Front services sandwich unit case/ Provide Internal Thermometer to unit to measure 41 degree or below
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker observed expired in June 11 2025 .Provide updated sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the sandwich counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
39
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired in june of 2024 have cleaned licensed hood company with BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at hand sink at service area not operating repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at hand sink at service area not operating repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired in june of 2024 have cleaned licensed hood company with BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Quinoa on counter @ 58f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water faucet broken repair to ensure proper hand washing
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in July 2023 have cleaned by licensed hood cleaning compnay with BFD
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Roaches found behind dish machine in back ware washing area clean to remove and supply exterminator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwiches being made for delivery @ 75-80f ensure either hot hold or cold hold for delivery cool products to 41f or below before transportation/delivery
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Handwashing aids and devices use restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink being used as dump sink ensure hand sink clear to properly wash hands
590.006/6-301.13-C
78
Dec 20, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide better storage of employees personal belongigs. Keep shoes and bags away from active prep/service areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair door gasket to the 2 door cold unit at the sandwich station and at the refrigerator on the servoice line.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean hood and hood filters to hood located aboce the oven on the service line .In the back kitchen area remove dust buildup on the ceiling around the vent on the ceiling.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean hood and hood filters to hood located aboce the oven on the service line .In the back kitchen area remove dust buildup on the ceiling around the vent on the ceiling.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair door gasket to the 2 door cold unit at the sandwich station and at the refrigerator on the servoice line.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler and freezer keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Provide better storage of employees personal belongigs. Keep shoes and bags away from active prep/service areas.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep ALL wiping cloths in a sanitizer when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bailey and Sage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bailey and Sage on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bailey and Sage?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Bailey and Sage.
How does Bailey and Sage compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Bailey and Sage most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Bailey and Sage's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bailey and Sage have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bailey and Sage 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 Bailey and Sage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bailey and Sage is inspected around three times per year on average.
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