Bailey and Sage
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Bailey and Sage, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to seven violations.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Bailey and Sage trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Black beans and corn at 55F in salad cold holding unit. Returned to walk in cooler. Ensure proper cold holding of 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Restriction and storage-medicines (p)
Inspector notes: Employee medication observed in open container on salad line. Discontinue. Medication was removed from food prep area.
590.007/7-207.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken breast at 125F in hot holding unit. Reheated to acceptable temperature. Ensure proper hot holding at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Deli slicer observed with food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in walk in cooler do not have date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Wall near mop sink observed with hole. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverage observed in food prep area. Remove.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at all hand sinks.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed under oven in back area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
43
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mixed Green Lettuce on a open case display refrigerated is 50F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked diced chicken 124F in the hot holding unit- PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Date marking is not maintained on all prepared food in the walk-in. Provide date marking and stored food that is prepared in the refrigeration unit for 24 hrs.(Tuna) items removed by PIC
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine :Provide an irreversible thermometer to high temp dishmachine or 160 thermal strips.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority and Priority Foundation viloations noted. Provide active manegerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Employee bottle water stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible.( Corrected on site) The handsink in the back prep area was blocked by food cart. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front and in the warewashing room that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: foods stored uncovered in freezer units(pastry) /properly cover all foods
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter on top of cutting board/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm ( corrected on site)
590.004/4-901.12-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in front of enclosed mop sink./ Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front counter and warewashing room ceiling tile observed with dust built up. clean to remove Soils observed on the floor near the hand sink and 3 bay sink in the back kitchen storage room clean floors walk-in fridge and freezer under the shelving with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen
590.004/4-101.19-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple brooms and dustpans on the floor leaned against the wall. Provide proper storing to elevate properly.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils buildup around hand sinks. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee belongs observed in the 6 tier shelving unit in prep area.Provide better storage of employees personal belongings.Keep away from active prep areas.
590.007/7-209.11-C
35
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing Vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing hand wash signage at all handsinks and inside restrooms. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bailey and Sage last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bailey and Sage on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bailey and Sage?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two 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 43 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 seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bailey and Sage means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Bailey and Sage inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bailey and Sage is inspected around two times per year on average.
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