Clover

160 Federal St, Boston, MA 02110
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Clover has nine inspections in the public record. Clover was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Backflow prevention device when required” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Boston sits at 86, putting Clover on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles observe without labels. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
90
Nov 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 10/16/25 On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.gov 10/29/2025 Air Gap on prep sink is installed but no prove of license plumbers report and plumbing permit.Provide
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed. 10/16/25 On compliance visit PIC stated there is a plumber coming in the next day to evaluate the air gap at the prep sink. Send plumbers report once received to keila.depina@boston.gov 10/29/2025 Air Gap on prep sink is installed but no prove of license plumbers report and plumbing permit.Provide
590.005/5-203.14-P
86
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per PIC no vomit or diarreal procedure or kit present on site/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe below 3 compartment sink observed leaking.Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils observed on walls behind front service equipment floors under and around equipment with accumulated debris. Clean to remove throughout the kitchen.strorage shelving to remove heavy soils and debris/rust from lower shelving hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up. Grease build up in interior fryer cabinet
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 door flip top refrigerator is not operating. Items stored on top are kept cold with ice. Repair or replace unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface or replace the cutting board on the cold unit in the kitchen. Cutting board is scoured and stained.
590.004/4-501.12-C
86
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all items 6 inches off the floor in the back kitchen area.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all in use wiping coths in a santizing solution whn not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clover last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clover on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clover?

Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention device when required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clover.

How does Clover compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Clover's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Clover have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Clover 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 Clover inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Clover is inspected around three times per year on average.