Barcelona Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Barcelona Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Barcelona Restaurant on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor table tops made of unfinished wood. Resurface so that tops are smooth non-absorbent and easibly cleanable
590.004/4-101.19-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under pipe at 3 compartment sink. Repair to prevent water pooling on floor.
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
May 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken thighs in hot holding at 65F for less than 1 hour. Reheated to 171F. Thoroughly reheat cooked foods for hot holding to 165F.
590.003/3-403.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags not dated for last piece sold. Date tags when last piece is sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer dispenser for 3 compartment sink not dispensing sanitizer. Service as needed. Mix sanitizer manually to 200ppm
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped sauces held past 7 days. Discarded by PIC. Review with staff to discard prepped foods after 7 days. Ensure consistent date marking.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda gun holder at service station soiled. Clean or replace as needed.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No thermal strips or irreversible thermometer for testing final rinse temperature for dish machine. Provide either strips or thermometer.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggplant caponata at 137F in deep plastic container. Spread out on sheet tray to cool.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall under dish machine. Patch/repair as needed. Old degraded wooden board in dish area. Discard and replace with materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Black mold-like substance on wall in dish area. Debris under bar area. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employee observed touching face and mouth without gloves and prepping food product. Effected food discarded. Spoke to PIC about proper hand washing.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Expo line hand sink observed without paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink observed blocked. Person in charge corrected.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Food items observed stored on sheet pan on top if trash can. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in walk in cooler observed stored on floor. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood grease observed on production line hood. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed with heavy scores and scratches. Remove.
590.004/4-501.12-C
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Products in the walkin refrigeration unit with labeling indicating a preparation date of 07/27/23 with a temperature of 60F. At this time the PIC confirmed the items were made on 07/27/23. Products are in deep plastic covered containers.Products out of temperature control were voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC. Review coolling procedures with staff
590.003/3-501.14-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee filling glasses with ice at the service line. When the ice was being placed in the glass with the scoop the employee was touching the ice with their bare hands to prevent spilling- Corrected immediately
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple prepared items on the cold holding line with temperatures of 45F-47F. Per the PIC the products were placed on the line less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Items removed and placed in walkin refrigeration at 38F Commercially produced fish in oil being held at the service line in ambient temperatures. Per the product packaging the product shall be held under refrigeration. Product was on the counter for an undetermined amount of time and was voluntarily discarded and denatured by the PIC Sliced cucumbers and apples held in ambient temperatures at the bar- Removed and placed in refrigeration
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks with no paper towels- Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the floor throughout the kitchen and warewashing with heavily worn grout- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the entrance to the kitchen is not properly working and has been shut off- Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber Additional handwashing sinks available
590.005/5-205.15-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Recently used mop stored upright against the wall in the warewashing area- Store properly
590.006/6-501.16-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspectin the 3 bay sink had an excessive amount of soiled equipment piled in all bay on the drainbords and piled up in front on the floor. Clean and sanitize equipment with proper frequency to prevent excessive buildup of soiled equipment
590.004/4-501.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment throughout the kitchen with heavy builtup uncrusted food soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy black buildup on floors throughout kitchen- Clean properly
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 4, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in large deep plastic containers at 48F- Reviewed cooling and cold holding procedures with PIC Products removed and placed in shallow pans
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products that were placed in a refrigeration unit that had been unplugged and plugged back in with temperatures of 48F. Refrigeraton unit was at 47F at the time. Place products in refrigeration to cool and do not use unit until it is holding at 41F or below Temperature of the unit at the end of the inspection 44F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Open garnish containers on bar with no barriers- Provide
590.003/3-306.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles at bar with heavy black buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity at establishmnet- Droppings noted Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: An irreversible thermometer was not available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review procedures with staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas in establishment including under shelving and behind equipment with heavy food soils and spills- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple products thawing in stagnant water Reviewed procedures with PIC and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple exterior doors with gaps at the bottom- Provide door sweeps
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barcelona Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barcelona Restaurant on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barcelona Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Barcelona Restaurant.
How does Barcelona Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Barcelona Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Barcelona Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barcelona Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Barcelona Restaurant 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 Barcelona Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barcelona Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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