Clover
Last inspected: Jan 19, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Clover has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Clover on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 19, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings present behind service coolers and under trash storage in dining area on floors behind cookline along baseboards and under front counter under dish storage rack in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's inspection. Pest report from Modern dated 01/12/2026 states "no activity" yet there are still droppings present on today's revisit that have not been cleaned up. PIC states pest control is on a monthly schedule increase frequency of pest control visits until situation is brought under control. Indentify entry points and address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under behind and around of all visible soils moisture and any mice droppings as observed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken surfaces of ice machine door with exposed insulation.
590.004/4-501.11-C
82
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispensing at 59F. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix quats sanitizer per label instructions until dispenser can be repaired.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with droppings present behind service coolers and under trash storage in dining area on floors behind cookline and ice machine in kitchen. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection post dated after today's inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors under behind and around of all visible soils moisture and any mice droppings as observed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Repair broken surfaces of ice machine door with exposed insulation.
590.004/4-501.11-C
70
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer dispensing at 59F. Repair to dispense at 75F. PIC to manually mix quats sanitizer per label instructions until dispenser can be repaired.
590.004/4-501.114-P
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is observed expired on 2.6.25.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker. Upon re-inspection PIC stating appt is on 7.27.25
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink next to the Turbofan oven is missing paper towels.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior of the ice machine was observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit kit on site or procedures.Provide a vomit /diarrhea clean up kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: The ice machine has been placed on 2 large lexan containers as shelving.Provide a commercial grade surface/dunnage rack for storage Ice machine buckets stored on top of the ice machine.Provide a designated location for storage/inverted
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker is observed expired on 2.6.25.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rear exit door appears to be damaged door sweep not sealing properly.Repair door as needed repair door sweep.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking from the drainpipe.Repair Upon re-inspection parts have been ordered per PIC PIC to forward invoice & photo when repaired
590.005/5-205.15-C
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC confirming during the inspection that there was a rodent sighting at the establishment pest control has been contacted.Provide a detailed pest report upon re-inspection. Also requesting the previous 3 pest reports be provided for review.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rear exit door appears to be damaged door sweep not sealing properly.Repair door as needed repair door sweep.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking from the drainpipe.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the true upright refrigeration unit to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Feb 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker(yellow) observed expired on 10.5.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to call for an appt & forward appt confirmation to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing sneeze guard at the coffee counter.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker(yellow) observed expired on 10.5.23.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC instructed to call for an appt & forward appt confirmation to the Health Department
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor around the water heater to remove soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Jun 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Farrow salad in retail cooler at 55F for unknown time. Person in charge discarded.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Production line hand sink observed without paper towels. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under coffee station observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Secure hand sink only sign on front counter hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under espresso machine cabinet is soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Items in grab and go cooler unlabeled. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.004/4-202.18-C
86
Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood cleaning sticker is expired. Contact hood cleaning company for service.
590.004/4-202.18-C
95
May 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hearty vegetable soup at 120F. Person in charge indicated it had been put out for service thirty minutes prior. Person in charge reheated to proper temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sides of fryloater are soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on cookline are unlabeled. Provide labels for all foods removed from original container.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood cleaning sticker is expired. Contact hood cleaning company for service.
590.004/4-202.18-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Clover last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Clover on file is from Jan 19, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Clover?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Clover.
How does Clover compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Clover most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower 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 three violations 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 four times per year on average.
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