Blue Ribbon Brasserie

528 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215
American
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Blue Ribbon Brasserie four times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Blue Ribbon Brasserie's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: No presence of chlorine sanitizer at bar low temp machine when tested. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at low temp glass washer in kitchen functioning properly.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored above raw oysters. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
74
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Guests from hotel handicap access elevator is off kitchen with no barrier. Install "employees only" signage and take steps to ensure no unauthorized persons enter the food preparation areas.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Ribbon Brasserie last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Ribbon Brasserie on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Blue Ribbon Brasserie most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Ribbon Brasserie have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Blue Ribbon Brasserie 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 Brasserie inspected?

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