Centerfolds

12 Lagrange St, Boston, MA 02116

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Centerfolds has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

Centerfolds' latest score of 90 sits above the Boston average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar to remove debris(bottle caps)

590.006/6-501.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine in basement observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored directly on unit. Discontinue. Provide food safe holder for ice scoop.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Champange room men's bathroom faucet is loose. Repair as necessary.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot water and chemical-methods (p)

Inspector notes: Second dish machine on first floor out of detergent. Not in use at time of inspection. Ensure dish machines have detergent sanitizer and hot water as needed for washing glassware.

590.004/4-703.11-P

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

Inspector notes: 3rd floor dish machine not registering chlorine sanitizer on tet strip. Service as needed and discontinue using until operating properly.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Mezzanine hand sink out of soap. Not operating at time of inspection. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Wells for soda gun dispensers with heavy soil build-up. Clean and sanitize to prevent contamination. Interior of 3rd floor dish machine soiled. Clean and maintain.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor in 3r floor bar area with debris and soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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

Inspector notes: Broken floor tile in 1st floor bar at entrance to back room and basement stairs. Repair as needed.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Sep 17, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: No water at establishment due to water main break Cannot wash hands or glasses. Cannot use toilets. Cannot operate until reopened by ISD

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Centerfolds last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Centerfolds on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Centerfolds?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Centerfolds.

How does Centerfolds compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Centerfolds most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Centerfolds' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Centerfolds have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Centerfolds 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 Centerfolds inspected?

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

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