Buttermilk & Bourbon
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025
55
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Buttermilk & Bourbon, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Produce and fruit sink observed without a backflow preventor. Provide or PIC to request variance with procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided while using.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food stored in the walking cooler observed without date marking. Per PIC food was prep earlier today1.6.25 Provide made/discard date after prepping.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to retrain staff on P's and PF's violation noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Kitchen main handsink observed blocked by trash can and sanitizer bucket. Discontinue and maintain accessible at all time to prevent contamination by hand. Corrected on site by PIC. Observed hand washing during the inspection.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide sanitzer test strips for the 3 bay sink. Provide Inspector test strip was used .
590.004/4-501.116-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In use utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Discontinue. (Corrected on site by PIC)
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Oct 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Shellstock bin appears to be hard plumbed into same waste drain as handsink. Provide indirect to waste drain for shellstock bin with air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Ice bin draining into a bucket on the floor. Properly plumb. There is no dump sink at the raw bar observed handsink being used as a dumps sink. Install.
590.005/5-205.15-P
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Sep 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Ice bin draining into a bucket on the floor. Properly plumb. There is no dump sink at the raw bar observed handsink being used as a dumps sink. Install.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken 45F. Corrected on site using indirect contact with ice product out for less than an hour.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Shellstock bin appears to be hard plumbed into same waste drain as handsink. Provide indirect to waste drain for shellstock bin with air gap.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies apparent in kitchen what appears to be mice droppings in rear prep area under shelving. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory disclosure statement missing from online brunch menu. Provide. https://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/menus/#brunch
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked ribs in walkin cooler with no date mark. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not written on some oyster tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. Provide allergen statement on online brunch menu https://www.buttermilkbourbon.com/menus/#brunch
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Bulging water damaged ceiling above dish machine area. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Dusty hanging plants dangling over raw shellstock. Remove. There is no barriers between common/ dining area and raw bar. Install gate. "Persons unnecessary to the food establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation food storage or ware-washing areas except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the PIC if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food clean equipment utensils linens and unwrapped single-service and singleuse articles are protected from contamination"
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Apr 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pork raw shrimp sliced cucumbers reading 50-55F for 30-45 min per PIC.(Chef stating items were recently prepped) Maintain all items 41F or below PIC removing to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling & cold holding procedures with the chef.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There is evidence of roach activity at the coffee station(live roaches observed on a sticky trap). Dead roach observed in the common hallway of the building. Holes & what appears to be gnawing at some ceiling tiles in the storage location. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. After discussing with the PIC the PIC states that pest control visits have been increased to twice a week due to activity. It was also discussed that the PIC will contact the pest control company(Modern pest) to discuss other options to further address all issues(ex:fogging multiple visits ect...) The PIC was also instructed to forward all upcoming pest reports to the Health division(ISDHealth@Boston.gov)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all cardboard & tin foil from the storage shelving unit.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: there are some damaged ceiling tiles(holes) in the back prep storage room caused by possible gnawing by rodents. Repair/replace damaged tiles as needed Discuss with pest control
590.006/6-101.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light not working in the back prep storage.Repair/replace bulb
590.006/6-303.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage bins.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker was observed as being expired on 3.26.24.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post a new sticker. PIC stating the appt is on 4.23.24
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Rodent bait station opposite trash area behind building open and not secured. Correct at once.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Galvanized metal use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw bar shell fish tub constructed of galvinized metal. Replace with NSF grade materials.
590.004/4-101.15-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings under shelving in dry storage room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Choke save certificate is expired. Provide current. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean waste oil container of visible soils.
590.005/5-501.116-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dumpster storage surfaces of buildup.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops and brooms stored on wall in close proximity to frozen dessert machine. Relocate away from food equipment single use articles & linens.
590.006/6-501.113-C
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Apr 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and customer ice - Bar area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving in bar area have exposed wood. Repair diamond plate floor in the walk in refrigeration unit
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straw not protected from contamination - Bar and Raw Bar areas
590.004/4-903.11-C
86
Mar 16, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand washing during inspecition
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers wearing disposable gloves to perform various duties. Leaving and returning work areas resuming food prep without removing gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken being stored under refrigeration on fryolators - Chicken 51 F Removed by PIC I discussed proper storage of all TCS foods
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine Chlorine 0 PPM - Bar and Ware washing area Dish washing company called All ware washing must be performed in 3 bay sink
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof that there is a full time on site certified food protection manager
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Offering raw eggs in drinks - No consumer advisory on menu (drink menu)
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink in ware washing area (hand washing area is seperated from prep area) No hand sink in back prep area - (back prep is seperated from main prep area)
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink salad prep blocked by mops brooms trash barrel and large prep table Hand sink in cooking/prep area blocked by 2 buckets sheet pan and items on sheet pan - Removed during inspection
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple priority priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection provided proof that them employees are not trained in food safety and sanitation as it relations to assigned duties and the PIC is not overseeing day to day operations as required
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No drying device at hand sink at bar
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: All Ceilings in prep/cooking/ware washing areas are not smooth durable easily cleanable and non absorbant Ceilings in ware washing/prep/raw oyster prep/cooking areas are indisrepair and are also missing ceiling tiles Walls ceiling and door handles in walk in units rusted Walls in ware washing and raw oyster/prep areas are not smooth durable and easily cleanable Shelving in dry storage area have exposed wood Shelving in bar area have exposed wood
590.006/6-501.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution per code - Food prep/ware washing/bar areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: No divider between hand sink and customer ice - Bar area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: No drain board at 3 bay sink
590.004/4-301.13-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Reusing disposable food container in prep area
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving throughout kitchen/cooking/prep/ware washing areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet food containers and employee towel drying food containers in back prep/ware washing (3bay sink) area
590.004/4-901.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straw not protected from contamination - Bar and Raw Bar areas
590.004/4-903.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans not inverted throughout prep/storage/ware washing areas Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine - are not properly inverted and stored
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Glasses are not inverted on tables in dining room
590.004/4-904.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy build up of debis soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments in food prep/cooking/ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sign at hand sinks bar salad prep and cooking/prep area
590.006/6-301.14-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mobs brooms etc stored in salad prep area not raised 6' above the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
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Oct 25, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shell stock tags observed stored in a large bucket also missing date of last sold/served.Discontinue.Store shellstock tags in chronological order ensure the tags are dated when last is sold or served.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Bar & kitchen low temp dish machines not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions PIC instructing staff to use 3 bay sink for ware washing. Service call has been placed Wash/rinse temps observed in compliance.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the floor drain covers in the kitchen & dish room. Maintain the floor smooth/durable
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the 3 bay sink to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handwsh sink fixture next to the app station is loose.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buttermilk & Bourbon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buttermilk & Bourbon on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buttermilk & Bourbon?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buttermilk & Bourbon.
How does Buttermilk & Bourbon compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Buttermilk & Bourbon most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Buttermilk & Bourbon's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buttermilk & Bourbon have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buttermilk & Bourbon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Buttermilk & Bourbon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Buttermilk & Bourbon is inspected around four times per year on average.
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