Citrus & Salt

319R A St, Boston, MA 02210
Seafood
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Citrus & Salt stretching back to 2024. Citrus & Salt was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Citrus & Salt's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff handling rte food with bare hands. Directed to utilize gloves at all times. Retrain staff on proper food handling.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsinks observed with equipment stored. Staff removed. Retrain staff on proper use of equipment.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing handwash signage in mens restroom. Replace
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the top of dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp machine not operating properly. Sanitizer is not indicated on testing device 0ppm registered upon testing. PIC placed a call for service. Repair Establishment instructed to utilize the dishmachine at the bar for all glass and eating utensils to be cleaned. All pots and plates can be cleaned by utilizing the 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
90
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Citrus & Salt last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Citrus & Salt on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Citrus & Salt compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Citrus & Salt most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Citrus & Salt's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Citrus & Salt have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Citrus & Salt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.