B.U. George Sherman Union

775 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02215

American

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at B.U. George Sherman Union, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting B.U. George Sherman Union on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The gauge in the final rinse at the conveyor high temp dish machine registered 110F. Interior temp 170F. Repair the gauge.

590.004/4-203.13-C

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention (p)

Inspector notes: A spray arm was submerged under water in a tilt skillet during the process of defrosting raw fish- There is no visible backflow preventor on the spray arm in use Discontinue this process

590.005/5-402.11-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review proper procedures with staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous employees in food service areas with facial hair and no beard guards- Corrected on site

590.002/2-402.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Small area of ceiling in Rhetts with damage- repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: During the inspection a large amount of packaged raw chicken skewers were observed in the tilt skillet defrosting in water. The packaging on each product had been cut and the packs were filled with water that could not be verified at potable water Proper thawing procedures shall be reviewed with all staff Pic voluntarily discarded and denatured all the product in question at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-501.13-C

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Rinse gauge on the high temperature diswasher is fluctuating and not properly showing a rinse temperature above 180F. An irreversible thermometer was run through the machine and a rinse temperature of 188F was indicated-Repair gauge

590.004/4-501.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Door at Coop repaired with tape that has become damaged- Properly repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

May 1, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Wall in the bakery department with dust buildup behind equipment- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: One of the handwashing sinks in the bakery department is not properly working There is an additional sink available Make proper repairs

590.005/5-205.15-C

(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)

Inspector notes: Temperature guage on the high temperature dishwasher is not properly working- Repair An irreversible thermometer was used and verified the machine is properly sanitizing at 188F

590.004/4-502.11-C

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored (COOP). Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vents in some sections expired. Provide current ones.

590.006/6-202.12-C

Feb 27, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers in the main kitchen without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at "Open Kitchen" section. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 26, 2022

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Steak placed for hot holding registered 117F unit showing 133F. PIC stated that steak had just come out and placed it in the oven for immediate re-heating at 165F. Mantain at 135F or above.

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at Open Kitchen without paper towel. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: One of the freezer unit at Rhetts out of order. Repair or replace.

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at CRBC blocked with plastic containers on it. Remove and keep accesible all the time.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Rinse gauge appears not to function properly it registered 115F while interior thermometer registered 160F. Repair.

590.004/4-203.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was B.U. George Sherman Union last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B.U. George Sherman Union on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B.U. George Sherman Union?

Across the inspection record, “pressure measuring devices mechanical warewashing equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at B.U. George Sherman Union.

How does B.U. George Sherman Union compare to other restaurants in Boston?

B.U. George Sherman Union most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has B.U. George Sherman Union's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at B.U. George Sherman Union have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at B.U. George Sherman Union 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 B.U. George Sherman Union inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, B.U. George Sherman Union is inspected around two times per year on average.

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