Carrie Nation

11 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Carrie Nation eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Before use after cleaning (p)

Inspector notes: High temp dish machine recording 145F for the final rinse.Repair

590.004/4-702.11-P

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing paper towels at the hand sink at the bar.Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted several prepared products expired.Remove and monitor date marking

590.006/6-404.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Provide a hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar

590.006/6-301.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Noted ceiling tile with brown stains and sagging from the ceiling Repair/Replace

590.006/6-501.11-C

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Tags not being dated with last sold ensure for all shellstock (IE: Oysters Mussels Clams is applicable)

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed heavy evidence of dirt on the metal shelving unit with clean plates stored. Remove all dishes and properly clean and sanitize the equipment.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy dust build up on the top of the ice machine. Clean to remove Black substance observed on the interior of the ice machine. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with heavy dirt and grime build up. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

May 22, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 9, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrie Nation last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrie Nation on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Carrie Nation compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Carrie Nation most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Carrie Nation's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carrie Nation have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carrie Nation 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 Carrie Nation inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carrie Nation is inspected around two times per year on average.

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