Central Wharf Co.

160 Milk St, Boston, MA 02109

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Central Wharf Co. has been inspected nine times since 2022. Central Wharf Co. was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls and ceilings attachments”, showing up three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen/provide properly enclosed ceiling at all food areas to enclose all piping/please provide a report from licensed contractor of cost to enclose ceiling.Provide a ceiling that is smooth cleanable and durable/Provide quotes for ceiling covering. Submit to isdhealth@boston.gov 12.05.2025 Enclosed ceiling is installed but still have some pipes showing on the side.. Variance Provide

590.006/6-201.17-C

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

590.006/6-201.17-C

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine to remove possible mold-like substance. clean and sanitize can opener blade to remove heavy soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: No soap observed at the handsink. Provide and maintain

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Bar Observed without paper towel. Provide and maintain

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

590.006/6-201.17-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired 9.18.25. Provide updated sticker

590.006/6-501.14-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mise dropping observed throughout the establishemt area / clean to remove./ Provide a detailed licensed exterminator’s report to keila.depina@boston.gov.

590.006/6-501.111-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelvinga and cooking equipments reach in units to remove debris. Basement Storage room clean floor near the ice machine to remove stagnent water. Establsiment observed in needed of deep cleaning Bar cleaning the floor under the counter to remove debris

590.004/4-101.19-C

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 20, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood inspection sticker exp 2/22. Provide updated inspection proof.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy soils and grease buildup around hand sinks. Clean to remove

590.006/6-501.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Heavy soils on exterior of cooking equipment and exterior of refrigeration units. Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-C

Dec 2, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: reseal grease trap in basement.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean floor area around the grease trap in the basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean cooking equipment in the kitchen area.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Aug 23, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Wharf Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central Wharf Co. on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Central Wharf Co.?

Across the inspection record, “walls and ceilings attachments” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Central Wharf Co..

How does Central Wharf Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Central Wharf Co. most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Central Wharf Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Central Wharf Co. have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Central Wharf Co. 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 Central Wharf Co. inspected?

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

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