Boston Liquors

223 Cambridge St, Allston, MA 02134
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Boston Liquors, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Allston sits at 80, putting Boston Liquors on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tile. Replace. PIC states previous leak has been repaired.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove litter from parking lot and in front of entrance.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout sales area of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Aug 11, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in basement. Remove and replace.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Wine cooler compressor fan and walls are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide thermometer in large beverage cooler.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard being used on shelfing. Remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
82
Jun 23, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No interior Thermometers in cold units supply for all
590.004/4-204.112-C
Protective cover or device (c)
Inspector notes: Sewage pipe over Refrigerated equipment without protective cover or trough supply
590.005/5-303.12-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Liquors last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Liquors on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Liquors?

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

How does Boston Liquors compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Boston Liquors most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Boston Liquors' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Liquors have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Liquors 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 Boston Liquors inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Liquors is inspected roughly once per year on average.