Bijou Night Club

51 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116

Other

Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Bijou Night Club has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Hand drying provision” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar hand sinks. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical spray bottles in 2nd floor bar. Provide label for all chemicals.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap dispenser at bar hand sinks. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only signage at all hand bar hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop in basement observed stored on top of ice machine. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food manager certificate observed. No allergy certificate observed. No choke saver certificate observed. Provide all necessary certificates.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine in basement area observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Provide labels.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine unit. Discontinue.

590.003/3-304.12-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dump sink at 1st floor bar faucet not working. This was corrected in site.

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No certified food manager certificate observed. No allergy certificate observed. No choke saver certificate observed. Provide all necessary certificates.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw beef patties stored above ready to eat foods at cook line. Store raw meat below hot dogs and other ready to eat foods. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer reading on either Bijou bar dish machine. Service as needed. Use disposable cups until machine is repaired/calibrated.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink at prep area out of soap. No production at time if inspection. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior chutes of ice machines in kitchen with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sinks at prep area and 2nd Bijou bar out of paper towels. No production at time if inspection. Corrected on site.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for kitchen dish machine. Provide either thermometer or strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked to order items on menu missing asterix for cook to order: eggs and hamburger. Cleaning label items that are availbale undercooked to order.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Prepped foods out of date in walk-in cooler: black beans 10/29 red sauce 11/10 brown sauce 10/30. Discarded by PIC. Do not hold or serve prepped foods past 7 days.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under fryer with grease and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at hand sink in warewashing area leaks. Repair to ensure even flow of hot water.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door to alley missing door sweep showing daylight. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bijou Night Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bijou Night Club on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bijou Night Club?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bijou Night Club.

How does Bijou Night Club compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Bijou Night Club most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Bijou Night Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bijou Night Club have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bijou Night Club 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 Bijou Night Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bijou Night Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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