Boston Burger
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
26
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Boston Burger stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 11 violations per visit.
“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Boston Burger on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing by food handlers and ware washing staff unless instructed to by PIC Observed food handler on cooking line drying hands on cloth towel
590.002/2-301.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored with ready to eat foods Corrective by PIC during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed all food handlers multitasking wearing single use gloves Observed food handler on grill handling raw ground beef and then resuming duties wearing contaminated glove
590.003/3-304.15-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of deoderizer stored with clean equipment Can of oven cleaner stored on shelf with food PIC took corrective action by removing these items and explaining to staff when they cannot be stored in this manner
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority priority foundation and core violations cited on inspection. Some of these violations are repeat violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 hand sink have items in the basins - Bar and Kitchen/prep Corrected on site by PIC
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand sink in prep/cooking line Corrected on site by PIC
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The Certified food protection/allergen awareness manager does not oversee the kitchen/prep food service and ware washing areas Provided a full time on site certified food protection manager that oversees day to day operation in food service operations trains all employees in their related duties and takes immediate corrective action
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms are not properly stored. Must be 6" above the floor on hooks or racks and away from any food items
590.006/6-501.113-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are not stored in a sanitizing solution per code
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers with food in them are not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on all cooking equipment throughout kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments - Prep/kitchen (up and downstairs) ware washing storage hallway in basement and trash room (Basement) Build up soils on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused unnecessary articles and clutter from premises throughout
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement missing tiles and is in dispair in prep area Ice build up in walk in freezer Rust on all doors in basement Hole in wall in bathroom under hand sink Doors to mop sink chipped and peeling paint Coating on steps to basement cracked Wall at bottom of the steps basement
590.006/6-501.11-C
26
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing papertowels at the handsink. Provide at all times
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for high temp dishmachine. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the faucet leaking at the prep sink. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed brooms and dustpans stored on the floor. Provide proper tools to elevate.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple grease barrels without proper covers and heavy grease build up. Repair and Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed personal items stored on dry goods. Remove and DC
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Expired Servsafe certificate 9/25 posted.Provide an updated certificate and post accordingly.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomato and cucumber temp 55F-48F. Per PIC both products were prep within half hour. Both products were placed back in the cooler. New product @ 36F-38F from the walkin in at 37F was used . Thermometer verified inside the unit. PIC to train staff on cooling parameters.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rodent droppings observed by the back door both inside and outside the establishment under shelvings on the floor inside the kichen area and under handsink at the bar area and on the starway. Clean to remove PIC to provide current detaile IPM report from a licensed exterminator at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar handsink and prep area handsink observed blocked (sanitizer bucket/ empty bucket) . Discontinue and maintain accessible. Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink observed leaking. Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrels observed soiled by grease dripping and grease accumulation on the lid. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-402.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment observed with stagnant water and debris accumulation. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles missing above high temp dishwasher in the kitchen area. Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Backdoor and door leading to the prep area observed with damaged weather strip/ doorsweep. Provide (potential entryway for pest/rodent)
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple baseboard in the warewashing and bar area observed missing.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop and mop bucket observed stored in the prep area. Discontinue and store properly
590.006/6-501.16-C
41
Dec 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters open Grate door open Dumpeters and grease bins in need of cleaning Grease bin not sealed and locked
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in food prep/ware washing areas Remove all boxes/etc from rear egrees Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and organize basement prep and storage areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor and walls in disrepair in basement storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Employees switching duties re-entering work stations and not washing hands before donning on clean gloves Repeat violation
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/food prep/bar employees are continuouly wearing same disposal gloves to perform multiple tasks I provided the training material to PIC I provided training materials at this inspection and at their May 2024 inspection Repeat violation
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple repeat violations and Priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitiation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 hand sinks (Bar and in Prep) hot water was tested at 55 F Plumber arrived during inspection
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in bar and prep area Provide full extermination by a license exterminator and fly control plan prior to reinspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in basement prep in disrepair Ceiling tiles missing in basement storage room Floor and walls in disrepair in basement storage areas Seal wooden floor in back basement storage areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on hood above cooking equipment Built up soils on floors walls ceiling in both up and down prep/ware washing Built up soils on floor in storage areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters open Grate door open Dumpeters and grease bins in need of cleaning Grease bin not sealed and locked
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment and attachments
590.004/4-602.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bar staff rinsing lemons and limes from drinks in 2 bay dump sink
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths are soiled and not storing wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Motorcycle stored in basement - Removed during inspection Table chair and unnecessary articles stored in food prep/ware washing areas Remove all boxes/etc from rear egrees Remove all unused and unnecessary articles and organize basement prep and storage areas
590.006/6-501.114-C
37
May 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspection Employees switching duties re-entering work stations and not washing hands before donning on clean gloves No drying device at hand sink in main prep area
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/food prep employees are continuouly wearing same disposal gloves to perform multiple tasks I provided the training material to PIC and PIC started taking corrective action
590.003/3-304.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures (I provided via email and reviewed during inspection) No kit (reviewed requirement with PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreverersible measering device for high temp dish temp dish machine
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in hand sink at bar prep (up and basement prep) corrected on site Items stored in front of hand sink in ware washing/prep area (corrected on site)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser above food prep sink (main prep/kitchen)
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze type and other food containers containing foods are not labeled (bar kitchen (up and down)
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping clothes not stored in a sanitizing solution per code (bar food prep up and downstairs) and ware washing area
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Many food contact containers are broken and in disrepair Some food containers not covered with tight fitting lids - Bar and Storage area Items stored on top of ice machine
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls pans plates food containers etc not inverted - Kitchen/prep (up and downstairs) ware washing bar
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of grease and soils on grease bins bin lids not secrured and locked
590.005/5-501.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light not working at rear egress
590.006/6-303.11-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not stored properly (kitchen/prep/and ware washing areas)
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stained and missing ceiling tiles at rear egress and basement prep area Gap between door and floor at rear egress Gaps between hood filters
590.006/6-501.11-C
32
Nov 28, 2023
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Bake beans and chili at 77F on the hot holding line. PIC removed and reheated to 183F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting up lemons with bare hands. Ensure staff is trained on bare hand contact with RTE foods.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce and salsa expired 11/23. PIC removed and discarded. Provide proper training on expired foods.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cutting up lemons and not wearing gloves. Corrected on site. Ensure employees are trained properly on glove use.
590.003/3-304.15-P
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Baked beans and chili 77 degrees hot holding unit. All foods must be reheated to 165 degrees on stove top before being placed in hot holding unit. Chef removed and reheated to 183 degrees.
590.003/3-403.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC- Properly train all staff in hot holding cold holding reheating employee illness. Provide anti-choking certificate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: All handsinks temperature were fluctuating between 70F-90F. Ensure staff is trained to notify PIC of temperture change in water for proper hand washing. Contact plumber.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Can opener heavily soiled. Clean to remove heavy soil. Corrected onsite.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No temperature measuring devices for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 thermal strips. Pressure gauge not working to determine PSI. Repair.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels next to the stove and next to the ice machine in the basement. Provide proper means for drying hands.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove fly paper from ceiling in the basement. Provide detailed licensed extermination report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler without hair restraints. Provide proper hair restraints.
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in between shelving on the food line. Properly store knives.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of the dishmachine clean the back splash in dish area. Clean and replace stained ceiling tiles replace missing ceiling tiles in kitchen and lower prep. Clean all dust from ceiling vents- bathroom included. Clean floor in walk in refrigerator. Repair missing wall trim in soda area (basement).
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No conspicuous thermometers in any of the refrigerators. Provide suitable thermometers.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: hot line/replace burnt ot lights walk in units/provide adequate lighting in units
590.006/6-303.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No how to wash signage on any of the handwash sinks. Provide signage. Will email over literatue.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweep to exterior door. Remove all daylight.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Repair/replace missing coving in lower food prep area.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covered waste receptacles in both bathrooms.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide tight closing lids with channel locks. Clean containers to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grounds around outside grease containers to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the water not draining in the prep sink. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
14
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ceiling tiles above the ice machine
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage not reading more than 130F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions. Rinse temp reading 184F Bar machine available & 3 bay sink
590.004/4-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe observed leaking under the sanitizer bay--3 bay sink Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling in the left unisex rest room observed with peeling paint.Repair Maintain ceiling smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Oct 17, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove cardboard from dish & cook line floors.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the grounds around the outdoor grease barrels to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in front of the dish machine & cook line prep station missing & damaged Diamond plate floor also with damage at the cook line.Repair Maintain floors smooth/durable/cleanable
590.006/6-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 9.15.22.Provide proper cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC stating it has been done invoice not provided. PIC contacting company and will forward invoice if completed if not appt will be scheduled.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
May 27, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaking drainpipe under the 3 bay sink. Repair the broken fixture at the bar 3 bay sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp kitchen dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse guage reading 186F
590.004/4-502.11-C
90
May 10, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Several items in the 2 door open top front grill reach in unit reading 50-55F for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Manager removing items to cool/hold 41F or below in alternat unit.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed at several locations throughout the establishment(Dining room basement prep dish room). Manager stating he is aware of the issue. Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessay items from the storage corner next to the compressed air tanks. Clean & organize location
590.006/6-501.114-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp kitchen dish machine wash guage not operating.Repair Rinse guage reading 186F
590.004/4-502.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the dining room walls kitchen & basement prep floors/drains to remove soils that could attract flying insects.
590.006/6-501.12-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
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door open top front grill reach in unit reading 50F.Repair. Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair leaking drainpipe under the 3 bay sink. Repair the broken fixture at the bar 3 bay sink
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Burger on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Burger?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Boston Burger.
How does Boston Burger compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Boston Burger most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Boston Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Burger have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boston Burger means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Boston Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Burger is inspected around three times per year on average.
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