Clery's
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Clery's has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Clery's was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up six times.
Clery's latest score of 74 falls below the Boston average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of drain fly & rodent activity observed in the kitchen bistro & lower bars. Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Provide additional service as needed forward all reports to the Health Dept.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors behind the bars to remove evidence of rodent droppings & drain flies.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Seal the hole above the ice machine & behind the lower bar Possible pest access.
590.006/6-101.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The dishroom & pizza station handwash sinks ae leaking from the drainpipes.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryer units to remove grease & soils. Clean the interiors of the bench seating to remove soils.-Dining room
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings & drain/fruit flies were observed behind the bar.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize the location
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine.Repair (bar open friday/saturday only) Multiple other machines available for use
590.004/4-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing ice machine covers.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Condensor observed leaking water.Repair Remove any product located under the unit Clean the floor to remove water build up
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the ice machine to remove excess water. Lower bar:clean the floor behind the bar to remove evidence of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Provide an air gap at the basement prep sink
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity observed(droppings).Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interiors of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove evidence of rodent activity.
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
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove /replace soiled glue traps.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace the damaged cover at the bulk tortilla chip bin.
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Nov 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Clam chowder in deep metal pan at 125F for unknown time. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in multiple locations. Live rodent observed in downstairs bar area. Clean and sanitize area. Provide updated pest reports. Burrows observed in back alley. Will refer to environmental department.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Clam chowder cooling in deep metal pan outside proper cooling parameters. Discontinue. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda guns at bar area observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Foods stored on ground in walk in cooler. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Prep employees observed without hair restraints. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled grease container in back alleyway. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood above grill observed with grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Employee cell phone on cutting board. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Oil bottles obsevred without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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May 25, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda guns at upstairs bar are soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in prep area hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roach in employee changing area. Immature fly presence in mens basement bathroom. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling above warewash area. Repair.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top and sides of grill are covered in soiled tin foil. Remove
590.004/4-101.19-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods above production line observed soiled. Clean to remove. Sticker OK
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Basement bar hand sink faucet observed leaking. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Compressor in walk in cooler obsevred leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing drain cover in womans bathroom. Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in dry storage area. Dead mouse observed in basement area. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Jul 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at 0ppm after multiple attempts in downstairs bar. 3 bay sink is properly set up. Service call has been placed. Establishment using disposable glassware in basement bar.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cheese sauce at 115F in hot well. Person in charge heated to proper temperature on stove.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Heavy fruit fly presence in basement bar. Provide updated pest reports and clean area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at bar being used as dump sink. Hand sink in kitchen has pan inside. Hand sinks should only be used for handwashing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Potato slicer in basement has food debris. Person in charge corrected.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: No lights available in basement freezer. Provide.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Light switch in basement freezer walk in is broken. Repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 bay sink is leaking. Pipe in soda room is leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Beer being stored with ice inside three bay sink at bar. Person in charge removed. Discontinue.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple damp cloths left out at basement bar. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clery's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clery's on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clery's?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Clery's.
How does Clery's compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Clery's most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Clery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Clery's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Clery's 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 Clery's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Clery's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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