Beantown Pastrami

300 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
American
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Beantown Pastrami, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Walls and ceilings attachments” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at serving line. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
90
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink used to store soiled equipment. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizing test kit on site for Sink and Surface Sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Counter under griddle and side of cooking line exterior soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink filled with soiled utensils. Provide storage for soiled utensils.
590.004/4-204.119-C
67
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2023 / Cookline under hood is currently not in use will need Massport FD approval to discontinue cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in June 2023 / Cookline under hood is currently not in use will need Massport FD approval to discontinue cleanings
590.006/6-201.17-C
95
Mar 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired in April 2022 / Hood cleaning is scheduled for next week. PIC can email a picture of the updated tag once completed.
590.006/6-201.17-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beantown Pastrami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beantown Pastrami on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beantown Pastrami?

Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beantown Pastrami.

How does Beantown Pastrami compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Beantown Pastrami most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Beantown Pastrami's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beantown Pastrami have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Beantown Pastrami 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 Beantown Pastrami inspected?

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