Black Rose

160 State St, Boston, MA 02109

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Black Rose has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Black Rose trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)

Inspector notes: Noted several containers in the consumable ice bin at the bar.Remove and retrain staff. Provide ice scoop to dispense consumable ice.

590.003/3-303.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Noted black mold on the chute of the ice machine.Clean with frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Noted several RTE foods in the walkin without any date marking.Provide and retrain staff

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired 3/4/26.Service

590.006/6-501.14-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide hand washing signange for the bar at the hand sink.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a prep sink with an air gap for washing produce.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Noted missing ceiling in the dish area.Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Noted trash receptacle lid open.Close when not in use

590.005/5-501.113-C

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: floors and benches with old food debris clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Droppings found on rails near windows and floors clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-C

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)

Inspector notes: Hood with grease build up clean to remove Hood sticker expired in November 2023 have cleaned by licensed hood compnay.

590.004/4-301.14-C

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from pipe at handsink. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-P

May 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood inspection over due. Current sticker exp 2/23. Provide Per pic cleaning is scheduled for next week he will confirm actual date and let me know. Reinspection date scheduled currently for 4.3.23.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 28, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sanitizer not dispensing during cycle not able to pick up on testing device. DC use and utilize both 3 compartment sinks in basement and utilize low temp dish machine in kitchen for all tableware. PIC has called repair service

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Restrooms missing signage for handwashing. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Expired hood venitiation sticker 9/22. Provide proof of up to date inspection.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and debri build up on hand sink. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed in the kitchen handling food without hair restraints. Provide proper hair attire. Assure all staff utilize hair restraints.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jun 22, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Water leaking from pipe in walk in. Remove bucket. Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Black Rose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Black Rose on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Black Rose?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Black Rose.

How does Black Rose compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Black Rose most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Black Rose's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Black Rose have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Black Rose 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 Black Rose inspected?

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

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