Boston Opera House

539 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111

Other

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Boston Opera House, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Boston Opera House on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Quats spray bottle testing at over 500ppm. Spray used for sanitizing bar surfaces- not food contact. Discarded by PIC. Ensure staff are trained to properly dilute sanitizer. PIC replaced bottles with RTU bottles.

590.007/7-204.11-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Soda gun holders with soil build-up and residue. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination. PIC stated new holders are on order.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for Quats tablets at three compartment sink. Provide test strips.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabeled chemical spray bottles at service bars. Clearly label chemical containers to prevent contamination. Corrected on site.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Wet cleaning (c)

Inspector notes: No drain plugs for three compartment sink. Provide drain plugs for effective washing/sanitizing of equipment.

590.004/4-603.14-C

Jun 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Opera House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Opera House on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Boston Opera House compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston Opera House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston Opera House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Opera House have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Opera House 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 Opera House inspected?

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

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