Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill

1251 River St, Hyde Park, MA 02136

American

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026

Score

High Risk

Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 30, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Hyde Park restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)

Inspector notes: Discontinue self exterminating observed blue substance on corner ware washing room area.

590.007/7-206.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a current pest control report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No Sanitizer for low temp dish washer provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)

Inspector notes: Dishwasher not operating repair.

590.004/4-501.110-PF

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all defective light bulbs through out and inside walk in cooler.

590.006/6-303.11-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides inbetween of cooking line equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Repair air gap for prep sink leaking out repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking prep and ware washing areas to remove visible soil. Clean on top of dishwasher to remove visible soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove clutter inside dry storage room and organize. Not inuse frialator stored near walk in coolers remove.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Replace cracked tiles and repair opening near mop sink.

590.006/6-501.11-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager to train employees on frequent cleaning and organizing equipment.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Bucket of seasoned chicken store inside walk in cooler with no cover provide.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: No dishmachine behind bar. Owner stated that he purchased the wrong dishmachine. Please provide spec sheet before purchasing the dishmachine. PIC stated they were washing the bar glasses in the 3 bay sink the 2nd dishmachine is the warewash area is not working again. Repair gauge Provide scrubbers for the 3 bay sink to clean bar glasses.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit at the 3 bay sink. Provide kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed drain flies in the mop closet and warewash area. Observed rodent droppings in the bar area under the ice machine. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed report.

590.006/6-501.111-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer door does not fullly close. Ice and frost build up. All food items inside are frozen. Repair Dishmachine behind the bar has been ordered. Waiting on it to be delivered and installed. Dishmachine in the warewash area needs to be repaired. Staff is having to manually push the buttons machine is not running 2 cycles and the machine is not getting enough water inside the unit. Please contact licensed company to come service the machine. Please purchase new sanitizer for the dishmachine in the warewash area old sanitizer is not strong enough. Provide scrubbers for the 3 bay sink to clean bar glasses.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: The floor has been regrouted in the warewash area still have a few more places to grout to ensure no stagnant water remains on the floor.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind bar is still not working. Owner stated that he purchased the wrong dishmachine. Please provide spec sheet before purchasing the dishmachine. PIC stated they were washing the bar glasses in the 3 bay sink the 2nd dishmachine is the warewash area is not working again. Provide scrubbers for the 3 bay sink to clean bar glasses. Repair gauge on the 2nd dishmachine in the warewash area Replace dishmachine behind bar and provide spec sheets Observed the hot water on the 3 bay sink not shutting off. Repair the faucet at the 3 bay sink.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit at the 3 bay sink. Provide kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (c)

590.006/6-501.111-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer door- has not been repaired. Door does not fullly close. Ice and frost build up. All food items inside are frozen. Repair Repair exterior door to ensure no daylight is able to come through.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Rinsing procedures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled 3 bay sink and soiled pot and pans inside all 3 bays. Ensure staff is trained on wash rinse sanitize.

590.004/4-603.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled mop closet and a broken door on the mop closet. Clean mop closet and repair door. Observed a strong smell in and around the warewash area. Clean and sanitize to remove odor. Possible grease trap needs to be cleaned. Regrout floor in the warewash area to ensure no stagnant water remains on the floor. Wall behind the ice machine and dishmachine need coving. Provide coving. Clean out all drains at each sink to ensure no drain flies are nesting.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind bar is still not working. Owner stated that he purchased the wrong dishmachine. Please provide spec sheet before purchasing the dishmachine. PIC stated they were washing the bar glasses in the 3 bay sink the 2nd dishmachine is the warewash area is not working again. Provide scrubbers for the 3 bay sink to clean bar glasses. Repair 2nd dishmachine in the warewash area Replace dishmachine behind bar and provide spec sheets Observed a leak under the 3 bay sink and stagnant water on the floor. Repair leak under the 3 bay sink and remove stagnant water from the floor.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed drain flies throughout the restaurant. Contact licensed exterminator and provide a detailed report.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer door- has not been repaired. Door does not fullly close. Ice and frost build up. All food items inside are frozen. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Rinsing procedures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled 3 bay sink and soiled pot and pans inside all 3 bays. Ensure staff is trained on wash rinse sanitize.

590.004/4-603.16-C

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind the bar and the dishmachine in the warewash area in not working. Repair Observed the HVAC unit over the dishmachine and over the back stairway is leaking. Repair Observed the freezer door not closing properly and observed the 2 fans inside the freezer not working causing heavy frost build up. Repair Contact a licensed professionals to address all the repairs and provide an invoice on company letterhead.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Owner was able to provide a detailed IPM report from 9/19/25. Report states heavy roach activity in the kitchen and 5 mice catches. Observed drain flies in the bar area. Observed liquor bottles behind the bar that still have the pourers attached. Spoke to the PIC and recommended removing all the pourers at night ensure to clean/sanitize the pourers wipe down all the bottles ensure all bottles have a cap and ensure that the soda gun is cleaned or soaked at night to remove sugar ensure the mirror and shelving are cleaned and sanitized. Provide a detailed IPM report from the license exterminator. Report needs to be free and clean of rodent activity. Ensure exterminator is also treating for drain flies. Recommend more frequent inspections until the problem has been resolved and there is no more rodent activity. Provide reports to ISD Health.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: One of the exteriors doors in the the back near the landlords basement needs to reattach the weather stripping and another door sweep on back of the door ensure no daylight is visible. 2nd exterior door near the prep area has foam stray all around the edge. Provide proper door sweep or repair door to ensure no day light is visible.

590.006/6-202.15-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind bar is still not working. PIC stated that they are washing the glasses in the back where the 2nd dish machine is located. PIC stated he will be purchasing a new or used dish machine. Continue washing glasses in the dishmachine in the ware wash area. Replace/ Repair dishmachine Freezer door- the condensor has been replaced PIC stated the person is due back tomorrow to fix the gaskets. Repair gaskets

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floor between the grease trap and wall under the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove so

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

590.006/6-202.15-C

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind the bar and the dishmachine in the warewash area in not working. Repair Observed the HVAC unit over the dishmachine and over the back stairway is leaking. Repair Observed the freezer door not closing properly and observed the 2 fans inside the freezer not working causing heavy frost build up. Repair Observed leaky faucet and a pipe under the 3bay sink that is leaking. Repair Contact a licensed professionals to address all the repairs and provide an invoice on company letterhead.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC was able to provide an updated pest report from earlier today 9/11/25. Report report states no activity. At today's re inspection 9/11/25 rat dropping were observed in both basements. At today's inspection 9/12/25 observed rat dropping in the basement (near the refrigeration units). PIC stated this side of the basement was the landlords. No food is being stored on this side. No evidence of rat dropping on the other side of the basement.(near the prep area) Observed drain flies in the bar area. Observed liquor bottles behind the bar that still have the pourers attached. Spoke to the PIC and recommended removing all the pourers at night ensure to clean/sanitize the pourers wipe down all the bottles ensure all bottles have a cap and ensure that the soda gun is cleaned or soaked at night to remove sugar ensure the mirror and shelving are cleaned and sanitized. Observed food in the drain plugs (prep sink). Ensure staff is removing all food from the drain plugs to help prevent drain flies. Provide a detailed IPM report from the license exterminator. Report needs to be free and clean of rodent activity. Ensure exterminator is also treating for drain flies. Recommend more frequent inspections until the problem has been resolved and there is no more rodent activity. Provide reports to ISD Health.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No detergent at the 3 bay sink. Provide detergent.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soil on the trash can in the mens room. Clean trash can to remove soil.

590.006/6-501.18-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: One of the exteriors doors in the the back near the landlords basement needs to be repaired to ensure no daylight is visible. 2nd exterior door near the prep area has foam stray all around the edge. Provide proper door sweep or repair door to ensure no day light is visible.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed bags of rice and bean in open bags located in the liqour closet. Provide food grade containers to store food.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floor between the grease trap and wall under the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove soil Observed stained ceiling tile in the mens bath room- replace or paint. Observed broken tile under the sink in the men's room. Repair. Provide coverage over the soda in the basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Observed items around the dumpster being stored on the ground. PIC stated that it is not his trash.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Dishmachine behind the bar and the dishmachine in the warewash area not working. Repair both machine and provide invoice. PIC was able to provide a receipt for the bar dishmachine. Waiting on part. PIC stated they came in a repaired the dish machine is the warewash area. The gauge is still reading 110 after running it a few times. Repair and make sure the detergent and Sanitizer are primed. Ensure the person repairing the dish machine shows the staff and PIC how it works. Observed the AC unit over the dishmachine is still dripping water. Contact the licensed company to repair the AC unit. Observed the freezer door still not closing properly and observed the 2 fans inside the freezer not working. Contact licensed company to repair the door and the condensor for the frost build up.

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken and other meats being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit the containers were over filled and the meats/chicken temperature was 52F. The staff member removed all the meat/chicken and placed back into the walk in refrigeration unit.

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC is scheduling the CFPM and Allergen classes and stated he will send over the receipts for both by the end of the day today.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease on top of the grease containers. Clean to remove grease.

590.005/5-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the walk in freezer unit door not closing properly. Ensure door can close. Repair. Provide invoice

590.004/4-501.11-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Observed fruit flies inside the room where they store the liquor and in the warewash area. Contact a licensed exterminator and provide a detailed IPM report.

590.006/6-501.111-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed pot and pans on the drying rack in the warewash area not being properly stored. Provide proper storage. Store inverted.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed missing tiles over the dish machine. Repair or replace tiles.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage. Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the bar.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed exterior in the back with no door sweep. Provide proper door sweep on exterior doors. PIC had a new licensed exterminator come out and was able to provide the documents. The inspection is schuduled for Sept 10th.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 14 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 pans of rice being stored on the steam table. The rice was 58F. The steam table was not turned on. Spoke to the manager on the phone and addressed this issue. Staff turned on the steam table discarded the rice. Ensure staff is trained on hot and cold holding.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: Observed a leak under the sink next to the stove and a leak under the prep sink next to the warewash. Contact licensed plumber to repair leaks. Observed stagnant water in the mop closet. Ensure water is draining properly and staff is trained to drain or report an issue. Contact licensed plumber if the drain needs to be repaired.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled cutting boards counters and kitchen equipment interior and exterior of all refrigeration units. Observed no sanitizer bucket wiping cloths being used. Clean and sanitize cutting boards counters all kitchen equipment and refrigeration units to remove soil. Provide sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping cloths.

590.004/4-703.11-P

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Ensure that the staff is trained on hot and cold holding staff is using sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping cloths. All kitchen equipment is being cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment is being clean and sanitized after every use. Ensure staff is turning on steam table and taking food temperatures. Ensure staff is trained properly on storing food items with lids/covers.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy soil on the back splash behind the warewash. Clean to remove heavy soil. Observed dishes and a cloth being stored on the dish machine. Clean and organize this area. Properly store dishes. Observed missing tiles over the dish machine. Repair or replace tiles. Observed clutter and soiled floors inside the dry storage area. Clean and organize. Observed onion peals on the floor under the shelving. Clean floors to remove.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed frost build up in the walk in freezer unit. Defrost.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: No hand wash signage. Provide hand wash signage at the hand sink behind the bar.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the walk in freezer unit door not closing properly. Ensure door can close.

590.004/4-501.11-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed pot and pans on the drying rack in the warewash area not being properly stored. Provide proper storage. Store inverted.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed stainless steal containers being stored in the flip top refrigeration units with no lids. Provide proper covering.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease on top of the grease containers. Clean to remove grease.

590.005/5-501.11-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Observed exterior in the back with no door sweep. Provide proper door sweep on exterior doors.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges in the sink behind the bar. Discontinue using sponges.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a few ceiling tiles missing over the dishwasher machine. Replace missing ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food in the walk in refrigeration unit no being properly covered. Provide proper covering/lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: HOOD EXPIRED 12/24. PIC was able to provide an email that the hood is scheduled for Monday- March 17th.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. Replace or repair-

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters in the kitchen area. Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Clean and sanitize counters.

590.004/4-703.11-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: -Observed a running toliet. Contacted the PIC to let her know that the toliet was running. Repair. -Observed grease build up inside the air gap under the prep sink. Ensure the staff is not dumping grease down the prep sink. Contact licensed plumber and provide an invoice on company letter head.

590.005/5-205.15-P

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled slicer being stored without being cleaned. Clean and sanitize slicer. Ensure slicer is being clean and sanitized before being put away.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed employees using the hand sinks for other means in the kitchen area. Observed hand sink soiled. Observed soiled hand sinks in the ware wash room. Observed drain plug filled with food.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No 2025 Health Permit CFPM Allergen or Site Cleanliness posted. Please post all certificates on the wall.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed knife being stored on top of ice machine. Provide proper storage of knives.

590.004/4-904.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 lights bulb out over the stove. Provide light bulbs.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: HOOD EXPIRED 12/24. PIC was able to provide an email that the hood is scheduled for Monday- March 17th.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food being stored on the floor in trash bags and in home depot buckets in the walk in refrigeration unit. Provide food grade containers to properly store food. Food items are to be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. Provide proper storage.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food in the walk in refrigeration unit no being properly covered. Provide proper covering/lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed a few ceiling tiles missing over the dishwasher machine. Replace missing ceiling tiles.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. Replace or repair-

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the kitchen floor. Ensure to clean the floors with degreaser to remove grease build up. Observed clutter inside the bar closet. Clean and organize bar closet. Observed soiled mop closet. Clean and organize mop closet. Observed soil and debis on the floor in the walk in refrigeration unit. Clean to remove soil.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled counters in the kitchen area. Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Clean and sanitize counters.

590.004/4-703.11-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: No 2025 Health Permit CFPM Allergen or Site Cleanliness posted. Please post all certificates on the wall.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Observed soiled slicer being stored without being cleaned. Clean and sanitize slicer. Ensure slicer is being clean and sanitized before being put away.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the back splash behind the stove grease build up on the hood and filters. Clean to remove all grease build up. HOOD EXPIRED 12/24. Contact licensed hood company to clean and update sticker. Observed frost build up inside the walk in freezer unit. The door is not closing properly due to the frost build up. Defrost Observed soil on the exterior of the ice machine. Clean to remove soil.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

590.003/3-305.11-C

Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Observed knife being stored on top of ice machine. Provide proper storage of knives.

590.004/4-904.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Observed 2 lights bulb out over the stove. Provide light bulbs.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food in the walk in refrigeration unit no being properly covered. Provide proper covering/lids.

590.003/3-302.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Observed broken floor tiles in the kitchen. Replace or repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Rinsing procedures (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled dishes being stored inside all 3 bays of the 3 bay sink. Ensure staff places soiled dishes pots and pans on counter. Wash Rinse and sanitize procedures are being followed.

590.004/4-603.16-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Observed food not being properly stored inside the walk in freezer unit. Provide proper storage a minimum of 6 inches off the floor. Observed food in trash bags being stored on the floor. Provide food grade containers with covers stored 6 inches off the floor. Observed food being stored with out lids/covers. Provide proper lids/covering.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster overflowing with trash. PIC called the Northeast Recyclying at the time of the inspection. The rep at northeast recycling stated that the establishment has trash pick up every Friday. The rep was trying to get intouch with the person responsible for picking up the trash. They did not come out this past Friday. Trash needs to be removed. Ensure that the dumpster has tight fitting dumpster lids that the lids are locked (PIC ordered locks today)

590.005/5-501.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes being stored on the counters. PIC was able to provide the staff with the red sanitizer buckets with solution inside. Ensure that staff is trained on proper storage of the wiping clothes. Ensure staff is wiping counters and equipment down.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: PIC stated that the dishmachine in the warewash area is not working. Repair dishmachine. Continue using the 3 bay sink.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Replace worn gasket in the walk in freezer unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: - Both walk in refrigeration units need to be wiped down on the exterior - The floor inside both units needs to be clean and free of debris. - Observed heavy frost build up inside the walk in freezer. Defrost.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice at re inspection.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice at re inspection.

590.005/5-203.14-P

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: UPSTAIRS- Observed -a leak under the 3 bay sink in the warewash area. Contact a licensed plumber to repair all plumbing issues. Provide invoices from a licensed plumber at re inspection.

590.005/5-205.15-P

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweep to exterior doors. Repair door to remove all day light and repair weather striping around the door. 6.12.24- PIC stated door sweep has been ordered.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 13 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

590.005/5-205.15-P

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sink in direct to waste. Utilize a colander until properly plumbed. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice at re inspection.

590.005/5-203.14-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed flies in the basement. Clean to remove all flies. Provide a detailed licensed extermination report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit onsite. Provide test kit.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No temperature measuring device for dishmachine. Provide an irreversible thermometer or 160 themal strips.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No indicators next to foods on menu that are served raw or undercooked. Provide reminder/disclosure for consumer advisory on all menus.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit and diarrhea kit. Provide complete vomit clean up kit. Emailed PIC the supplies and instructions.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No conspicuous thermometers inside the refrigeration units. Provide thermometer inside all refrigeration units.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweep to exterior doors. Repair door to remove all day light and repair weather striping around the door. 6.12.24- PIC stated door sweep has been ordered.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean light shields in the kitchen area to remove bugs and debris.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Outdoor storage surface (c)

Inspector notes: Observed debris and heavy grease build up in and around the grease container. Contact grease company to empty grease and clean in and around the trash and grease container area.

590.005/5-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink- Clean and organize mop sink. Properly store mops.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Replace worn gaskets in the walk in freezer unit.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Install soap dispensers at hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Install paper towel holders at hand sinks

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: PIC has address all violations. The hand sink on the cooking line as discussed the faucet will need a small neck and sprayer is removed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 2, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher did not show any sanitizer on the test strip. Have repaired.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a vote clean up kit for this location.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwsher at the bar.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a test kit for bleach at the low temperature in the warewashing room.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: At the bar PIC will need to provide a hand sink and a dump sink. At this time found just a three bay sink. On the cooking lie three bay sink only. Remove and provide a hand sink.

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Install soap dispensers at hand sinks.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Install paper towel holders at hand sinks

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Replace broken wall tile behind the pizza oven and sink. Provide a door on the mop sink in warewashing room.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Address the gap in the back door as discussed.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: PIC has address all violations. The hand sink on the cooking line as discussed the faucet will need a small neck and sprayer is removed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher did not show any sanitizer on the test strip. Have repaired.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: As discussed please provide a irreversible measuring device for the high temperature dishwsher at the bar.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a vote clean up kit for this location.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)

Inspector notes: At the bar PIC will need to provide a hand sink and a dump sink. At this time found just a three bay sink. On the cooking lie three bay sink only. Remove and provide a hand sink.

590.005/5-203.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a test kit for bleach at the low temperature in the warewashing room.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Replace broken wall tile behind the pizza oven and sink. Provide a door on the mop sink in warewashing room.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Address the gap in the back door as discussed.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill.

How does Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Hyde Park?

Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Hyde Park average of 84.

Has Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill 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 Restaurant Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Restaurant Bar & Grill is inspected around seven times per year on average.

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