Boloco
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
74
Score
Boloco has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Boloco was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up six times.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer in 3 bay sink tested at 0ppm. Ensure proper testing of sanitizer prior to use. This was corrected on site and tested at 400ppm.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with pink soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee on production line observed without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile above warewash area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.13-C
74
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Several food items exposed to dripping water in the walkin. Contact ISD Health to discuss a food disposal with a supervisor.
590.003/3-701.11-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: There was a sprinkler discharged in the vacant office space above the establishment. Provide repair documentation to the Health Department that verifies repairs are complete.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler discharge above the establishment. Water through the ceiling Food items affected water damage throughout kitchen. Power to the lights were shut off by BFD 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 electrical & health for approval to re-open.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Provide all necessary repairs to damaged equipment light fixtures & ceiling tiles as needed. Provide repair documentation to the health depaertment.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all standing water(kitchen) Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(sprinkler discharge above the location) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department.
590.006/6-201.11-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
58
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing room light bulbs not shieldings or coverings. Provide shielding or coverings.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees observed prepping food without proper hair restraint. Provide proper hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Warewashing room observed missing light bulbs/ Provide
590.006/6-303.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Employee restroom Observed without cover receptacle/ provide covered waste receptacle
590.005/5-501.113-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under three bay sink and between the cooking equipement observed soiled with debris accumulation. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen. Walk-in unit clean the floor to remove debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: There is grease dripping from the ceiling above the three bay sink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
May 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The shredded cheese on the front counter is 52F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (the manager discarded the item)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: The test strips for the quat sanitizer is expired. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: There is some debris on the stored knives. Clean to remove. There is grease dripping from the ceiling onto clean equipment stored above the three bay sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: The stickers on the date marked items were not accurate they had dates of March 2010. Properly date mark ready to eat items in the walk in.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: The floor under the grill is damaged. Resurface to provide a smooth cleanable surface.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some buildup of debris along the gaskets and edges of equipment. Deep clean all surfaces to remove buildup along the edges of the floor and corners of equipment. There is grease dripping from the ceiling fan in the back near the dish area. Clean to remove. The shelving above the three compartment sink is rusted. Resurface or replace to provide a cleanable surface.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clwan the floor area under and behind the equipment on the hot line.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Sep 14, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing soluiton when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove ice buildup attached to the condensor in the walk in freezer.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: repair condensor in the walk in freezer. Water is dripping out of the condensor during the defrost cycle.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: replce missing ceiling tiles to the ceiling in the back kitchen are around the mop sink.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Label all food containers where the product cannot be seen.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean both levels to the 2 level push cart stored across from the 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Apr 21, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement storage area remove any/all unecessary items from storage in the room and organize all supplies in the room. Keep all stored items 6 inches off the floor area of the basement storage room.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor in the kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boloco last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boloco on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boloco?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boloco.
How does Boloco compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Boloco most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Boloco's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Boloco have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boloco 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 Boloco inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boloco is inspected around three times per year on average.
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