City Bar/M. J. O'connor's
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, City Bar/M. J. O'connor's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
City Bar/M. J. O'connor's scores about where you'd expect for a Boston restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp dish machine at both bars - chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to utilize high temp dish machine inside kitchen temporarily until machines are repaired and dispensing the proper chemical levels.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet spills / soils / straws on floors at main dining room bar. Clean and maintain all floors behind / around dish machines and draft beer units.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed rice / pasta stored in reach in unit @ grill stations between 46F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings underneath booths in main dining areas and reviewed on pest report 1/8/26. Discussed with PIC to inquire to increase services and request IPM style report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in between walls and reach in units. Discussed with Chef to discontinue and ensure all utensils are stored clean and sanitized on clean food contact surfaces Soiled refrigerated drawer unit @ grill station. Clean to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed low temp dish machine at both bars - chlorine 0ppm. Discussed with PIC to utilize high temp dish machine inside kitchen temporarily until machines are repaired and dispensing the proper chemical levels.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wet spills / soils / straws on floors at main dining room bar. Clean and maintain all floors behind / around dish machines and draft beer units.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in unit operating @ 50F. PIC confirmed work ticket for repairs.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored directly with cut lettuce at salad station. Discontinue and ensure all foods are stored seperately to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored next to fryer stations without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
52
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed rice / pasta stored in reach in unit @ grill stations between 46F-48F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC removed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings underneath booths in main dining areas and reviewed on pest report 1/8/26. Discussed with PIC to inquire to increase services and request IPM style report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in between walls and reach in units. Discussed with Chef to discontinue and ensure all utensils are stored clean and sanitized on clean food contact surfaces Soiled refrigerated drawer unit @ grill station. Clean to remove spills
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed squeeze bottles stored directly with cut lettuce at salad station. Discontinue and ensure all foods are stored seperately to prevent contamination
590.003/3-305.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed reach in unit operating @ 50F. PIC confirmed work ticket for repairs.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple squeeze bottles stored next to fryer stations without labels. Provide a label with the common name of food items stored inside
590.003/3-302.12-C
61
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed significant spacing between the wall and staircase. Repair Observed a hole in the wall at base of baseboard on the staircase. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hvac wrapping and tape loose and torn. Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweeps to assist with pest control.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide proper door sweeps to assist with pest control.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed significant spacing between the wall and staircase. Repair Observed a hole in the wall at base of baseboard on the staircase. Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hvac wrapping and tape loose and torn. Repair
590.006/6-201.17-C
86
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff personal items stored in the dumpsink. PIC directed staff to remove and hang properly. Retrain all staff properly store personal items
590.006/6-501.110-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsinks missing proper signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings on the window ledge by the rear patio. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings and food debri observed behind multiple seating benches on the floor. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils on top of this dish machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed both patio doors with gaps between frames. Visible space for point of entry. Provide proper door sweeps to control rodent activity.
590.006/6-202.15-C
82
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broke lid on the bulk storage bin with rice. Remove and replace with proper coverage.
590.004/4-101.11-C
95
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Half eaten cheeseburger observed on the cutting board at the service line. Discontinue and provide a designated area for staff to eat.
590.002/2-401.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity neat the bar area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report that reflects treatment for fruit flies for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Sheet trays/boxes of foods observed being stored on the ground of the beasement walk-in freezer. Discontinue and store all foods elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.12-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was City Bar/M. J. O'connor's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at City Bar/M. J. O'connor's on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at City Bar/M. J. O'connor's?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at City Bar/M. J. O'connor's.
How does City Bar/M. J. O'connor's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
City Bar/M. J. O'connor's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has City Bar/M. J. O'connor's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at City Bar/M. J. O'connor's have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at City Bar/M. J. O'connor's 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 City Bar/M. J. O'connor's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, City Bar/M. J. O'connor's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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