Blu
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Blu, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Blu is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the 2 bay prep sink.
590.005/5-202.13-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior chute of the ice machine to remove built up soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Items on the menu missing the (*) asterisk.Provide as needed
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the glass chiller to remove debris & soils Prep room: Clean the can opener to remove soils.Repair as needed
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the internal gasket at the 2 door reach in.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the hood filters above the char broiler to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen dish machine out of detergent. Corrected on site. Ensure dish machines have detergent at all times.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats paper test dtrips for testing sanitizer concentration. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Rinse gauge on bar dish machine not functioning. Service as needed for accurate temperature reading.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drain at server station hand sink. Service as needed to ensure proper hand washing.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker indicates cleaning due by October. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in dry storage under shelves with rice and other food debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests. Bar beer cooler interior with soils and moisture. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 17, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Salad dressings dated more than 7 days in walk-in cooler. Do not hold prepped foods longer than 7 days to avoid possible pathogen growth. Prep smaller batches to avoid holding foods over 7 days
590.006/6-404.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Chicken cooked in last 3 hours covered in walk-in cooler at 50F. Cool foods completely to 41F before covering
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash temperature dial on bar dish machine does not appear to operate. Repair/replace as needed
590.004/4-203.12-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain under ice bin at bar heavily soiled. Flys observed around drain. Clean thoroughly to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: Hard cooked eggs stored in water. Discontinue storing cooked eggs in water. Water allows greater bacterial proliferation
590.003/3-303.12-C
67
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Labels of packaged grab and go foods do not have an address name or contact information or date of preparation or expiration. Discontinue selling foods without complete labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory does not indicate steaks lamb or duck as being cooked to order. If these items are available undercooked then they need an asterix.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Mold-like substance on interior chute of ice machine. Clean to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Lights in hood burned out. Replace as needed for proper illumination.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and soils under cookline equipment and refrigeration. Food and debris on floor under helves in dry storage. Soils in drain next to fryer under ice machine and under ice bin at bar. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Breakfast prep at 50-55F for three hours. Placed on ice in refrigerator. Chopped tomatoes and cooked chicken at 41F after 20 minutes. Repair refrigeration unit as needed. Discontinue storing food in top rail of cooler until holding food at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw fish stored above squash. Do not store raw animal products above produce. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked cauliflower and sweet potatoes at 55F in walk-in cooler cooling covered with lid. Cool foods completely to 41F uncovered before storing covered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Cleaning maintenance tools preventing contamination (pf)
Inspector notes: Mop water appears to be dumped in floor drain in front of steam kettle in the middle of the prep kitchen. Discontinue dumping mop water in the middle of the kitchen to avoid contaminating the kitchen. Use the mop sink provided in the chemical room.
590.006/6-501.15-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink observed without towels. Bar not used during the day. Provide towels soap and hot water at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for measuring sanitizer concentration. Provide strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for measuring final rinse temperature. Provide either thermometer or strips.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometers observed in kitchen. Provide thermometers for staff to monitor food temperatures.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: In-house packaged foods for sale at self-service cooler without complete labeling information. List all ingrediants guidance sent via email.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to take active managerial control of hodling temperatures and cooling methods. Provide thermometers for staff to monitor food temperatures and confirm that cooked foods are cooling correctly.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM certificate is expired. Provide proof of enrollment to renew.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Procive scheduled cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink across from cook line with slow drain. Repair as need for full functionality.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Microwave at cook line leveled with multiple cardboard dividers from avocados. Discard cardboard and level microwave using materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent. Shaelf above stove wrapped in aluminum foil. Discard foil and discontinue wrapping equipment in foil. Foil can break and melt potentially contaminating food.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blu on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blu?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blu.
How does Blu compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Blu most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Blu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blu have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blu 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 Blu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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