Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen

1 Chelsea St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Charlestown facility scores 93, putting Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Reheating for hot holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cheese sauce 78F-81F stored in hot holding unit to be served. Reheat to 165F for hot holding. Both containers were reheated to 165F and up

590.003/3-403.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine filter (exterior) observed with dust build up. interior of chest freezer observed soiled and heavy ice build up exterior of bulk bin observed soiled by visible food spills interior of warewashing dishwasher observed in need of deliming dishwasher loading tray observed soiled. Clean & sanitzie to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: P's & PF's violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen are handsink observed blocked by trash can. Discontinue. PIC to monitor handwashing

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Several cotainers of prepped foods store in various cold unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing. Per PIC products were prepped the nigh before and today

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling vents observed with dust build up in the ktichen area. Clean to remove

590.006/6-202.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink observed not secure in place. Repair Ceiling tile observed missing kitchen area. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Bar handsink. male/female restarooms all observed without employee must wash hand sign. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under handwashing sink in warewshing area observed leaking water. Repair Kitchen handsink observed not operating. Repair (additional handwashing sink observed in close proximity)

590.005/5-205.15-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigeration unit observed without conspiicous themometer . Provide interior thermometer & keep visible.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple bulk bins / squeeze bottles/ condiment containers at the cook station observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the lower levels of the walls behind all cooking equipment as well as the floors of the kitchen from all visible food spills stains and soils

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean inside the refrigeration / freezer units where needed throughout the facility including the bar from visible food spills stains and soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 15, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Several areas of the kitchen walls have stubborn food soils - clean to remove all areas of the walls where needed from visible food debris

590.006/6-201.16-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils on the ceiling tiles beside the left side of the hood or replace if needed - clean to remove visible dust and debris on the ceiling / hood vents where needed

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible food spills on the eaterior of the stove - smoker and any other piece of equipment with food spills - clean to remove all visible food spills underneath all table tops inside and outside of all refrigeration / freezer units and exterior of all bulk food storage bins

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Items on Menu's with asterisks that should not be remove Wording on men missing *These items maybe cooked to order supply on all menu's

590.003/3-603.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen.

How does Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen 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 Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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