Beantown Pastrami

100 Hanover St, Boston, MA 02108

American

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Beantown Pastrami, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “clean condition-outer clothing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Saniter concentration at 3 bay sink observed reading over 500ppm quats. Set up accordingly.

590.007/7-204.11-P

Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide quats test strips to measure sanitzer concentration. Provide keep accessible at all time Inspector test strips was used at the time of inspection

590.004/4-501.116-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to remove 2024 Letter Grade of Public Display

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Rinse bay at the 3 bay sink observed with food residue and soiled colander. Discontinue

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by multiple items ( case of water step ladder employee belongins). Discontinue keep accessible at all time for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed under 3 bay sink storage area. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and show no activity.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/ Replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the cutting boards to remove any deep lkacerations with hidden food soils - if the lacerations are not able to be cleaned properly - replace cutting boards as discussed

590.004/4-201.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean outer garments / clean aprons and uniforms when working with foods and food prep

590.002/2-304.11-C

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints - cashiers do not not need to if they are not involved in any food prep

590.002/2-402.11-C

Drain boards (c)

Inspector notes: Enlarge the current location where pots and pans are air drying - do not stack on top of one another

590.004/4-301.13-C

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Hair restraints need to be worn by the cashier if / when they are also multi tasking such as handling money and preparing foods - [ washing hands in between tasks was observed ]

590.002/2-402.11-C

Clean condition-outer clothing (c)

Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing clean aprons / uniforms when working with foodfs behind the kitchen counter area

590.002/2-304.11-C

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting borad on the sandwich unit has several lacerations with food particles - cleanto remove as discussed - soaking cutting boards oiver night in a strong sanitizer works extremely well

590.004/4-501.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Discontinue using spomges to clean any food contact surfaces - can only use sponged in a food envirement for NON - food contact surfaces only

590.004/4-101.16-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Post current copies of your food safety / allergen awareness and 2024 Health Permit on site in s conspicuous location of the facility

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Jun 5, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 25, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beantown Pastrami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beantown Pastrami on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beantown Pastrami?

Across the inspection record, “clean condition-outer clothing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beantown Pastrami.

How does Beantown Pastrami compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Beantown Pastrami most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Beantown Pastrami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beantown Pastrami have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Beantown Pastrami 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 Beantown Pastrami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beantown Pastrami is inspected around three times per year on average.

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