Blake's Boston

280 Friend St, Boston, MA 02114

American

Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Blake's Boston, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 22, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Noted a gap on the bottom of the exit door in the kitchen area.Provide a door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Noted small black flies all over the bar and in the kitchen area.Provide detail pest report from the licensed pest technician

590.006/6-501.111-C

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no PIC on duty during the inspection.Provide

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide santizer strip for the 3 bay sink sanitizer

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted no sanitizer for the 3 bay sink.Provide

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine at the bar recorded rinse 84F.Repair minimum required 180F according to the data plate

590.004/4-501.112-PF

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

Inspector notes: Noted several food items on the cookline without date Marking.Provide

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Noted a gap on the bottom of the exit door in the kitchen area.Provide a door sweep to prevent pest entry

590.006/6-202.15-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Sticker expired.Service Hood filters heavily soiled.Clean with frequency

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Noted soiled floors and equipment on the cookline.Clean Noted soiled floors under the equipment at the bar.Clean Remove the wet towels from the floor in the corner of the bar.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Noted small black flies all over the bar and in the kitchen area.Provide detail pest report from the licensed pest technician

590.006/6-501.111-C

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Ham & Turkey @ 48f-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 door flip unit running @ 50f repair to run 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Turkey 48-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 door flip top running @ 50f repair to read 40f or below

590.003/3-501.15-PF

May 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Turkey 48-50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 door flip top running @ 50f repair to read 40f or below

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed home fries hot holding at 86F. Pic discarded he could not confirm how long they were sitting out. Reviewed proper procedures for hot and cold holding food.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

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

Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of ice chest soiled with black substance and heavy dust. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food debris on faucet handles and inside the sink. Clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Nov 10, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mold black substance inside ice machine around the border. Clean to remove Heavy soils on exterior of ice machine clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 26, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No testing device for 3 compartment sink. Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

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

Inspector notes: Knob for hot water on handsink stripped loose. Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No signage posted at handsink. Provide and post.

590.006/6-301.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blake's Boston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blake's Boston on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blake's Boston?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blake's Boston.

How does Blake's Boston compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Blake's Boston most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Blake's Boston's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blake's Boston have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blake's Boston 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 Blake's Boston inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blake's Boston is inspected around three times per year on average.

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