Blue Ribbon Barbecue

401 Park Dr, Boston, MA 02215
American
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Blue Ribbon Barbecue appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

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

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items exposed to ansul discharge(water). Items discarded prior to my arrival denatured on site.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Ansul discharge in the establishment Food items affected by ansul discharge(water). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(ansul discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ansul system discharge. Provide all necessary repairs & recharge the system Provide repair documentation to the health department.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment.counters.tables wares ect... Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor next to high temp dishwasher with soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment stored upright on shelving- Corrected on site
590.004/4-903.11-C1
95
Sep 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Ribbon Barbecue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Ribbon Barbecue on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blue Ribbon Barbecue?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blue Ribbon Barbecue.

How does Blue Ribbon Barbecue compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Blue Ribbon Barbecue most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Blue Ribbon Barbecue's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Ribbon Barbecue have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Ribbon Barbecue 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 Blue Ribbon Barbecue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Ribbon Barbecue is inspected around three times per year on average.