Biddy Earlys
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Biddy Earlys has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bucket observed in kitchen area hand sink. Ensure sink is only used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods without date marking in standup refrigeration unit. Provide date marking for foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Orange juice observed expired on 2.12.26. Discarded by PIC. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Water bottle in container of ice that is used for beverages. Discontinue to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing in kitchen area observed with dust build up. Under equiptment in kitchen area is soiled. Under basement freezer units has broken glass. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed leaking. floor in the basement with excess water from the ice machine/ Address and clean to remove
590.005/5-205.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: kitchen Properly store all raw foods( chicken) Below Ready to eat foods
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Basement clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. Interior of single door freezer observed soiled prep area observed soiled interior of the oven observed with heavy carbon build up . Clean to remove. Interior of handsink observed soiled
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Dead cockroaches observed in the basment floor. Clean to remove. Rodents dropping observed downstairs in the basement area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of prepped foods stored in the cold unit observed without date marking. Per PIC foods were marinade yesterday.Provide made/discard date before storing
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Repair ceiling tile in the bathroom/ clean ceiling vent in the restroom and kitchen Rear door/ provide door sweep to remove all daylight
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Kitchen floor under equipments observed heavily soiled by grease build up and debris accumulation. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap observed heavily soiled and grease build up. Clean to remove
590.005/5-402.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy frost build up in the coffin freezer located in the basement. Defrost freezer Lower prep/resurface rusted lower shelving to prep table. kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris Bar remove all debris and cardboard boxes from the floor
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement area observed heavily clutter. Clean and organize to remove discard unused or empty boxes and organize products so effective cleaning can be done. Basement area observed in need of organizing and cleaning
590.006/6-501.114-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mop and bucket observed stored in the kitchen area. Discontinue
590.006/6-501.16-C
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Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen remove tin foil from the bottom shelf of table.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean exterior of the ice machine.Remove dust buildup
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: clean the exterior of the grease storage container outsiude of the back door. Remove grease buildup.
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
May 9, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the back basement area remove any unecessary articles stored in the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: In the back alley clean the exterior of the oil storage container. Remove grease/ oil buildup.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: remove grease buildup on grounds in the back alley. Keep grounds clean.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a thermomter for the keg cooler in the basement.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean the floor area of the water heater room. Remove all built up debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove the tin foil on the grill in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement clean the exterior of the ice machine.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Biddy Earlys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Biddy Earlys on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Biddy Earlys?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Biddy Earlys.
How does Biddy Earlys compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Biddy Earlys most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Biddy Earlys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Biddy Earlys have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Biddy Earlys 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 Biddy Earlys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Biddy Earlys is inspected around two times per year on average.
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