College Club

44 Commonwealth Av, Boston, MA 02116
American
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at College Club stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods”, which has been cited three times.

Restaurants in Boston average 86, so College Club is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler discharge by the back door due to walking freezer door hitting it.. Establishment has been voluntary closed by PIC. No loss of power observed.. Multiple refrigeration units in establishment at 38F. No food has been effected. Need building fire and electrical approval prior to being re opened by the health department.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary sink drain does not have an air gap. Provide air gap for backflow prevention in drain.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation drain from walki cooler draining into handsink. Reroute to an indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
78
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Culinary sink drain does not have an air gap. Provide air gap for backflow prevention in drain.
590.005/5-203.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation drain from walki cooler draining into handsink. Reroute to an indirect waste drain.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
78
Mar 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: The hood company noted deficenies on hood sticker. The Health Division will refer to BFD Lek Moy Inspector
590.004/4-301.14-C
95
Feb 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: The hood company noted deficenies on hood sticker. The Health Division will refer to BFD Lek Moy Inspector
590.004/4-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2021- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Feb 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2021- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Nov 30, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling in kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment - Kitchen
590.004/4-602.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floor not smooth durable and easily cleanable - Kitchen/prep/ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
May 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Unable to properly wash hands (hot water 75 F at hand sinks) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bathrooms Plumber on the property to replace hot water tank during inspection
590.002/2-301.12-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine at low temp dish machine 200 +PPM
590.007/7-204.11-P
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sinks 75 F (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bathrooms)
590.005/5-103.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Performing Reduced Oxygen Packing without an approved variance
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Operating/preparing food during an imminant health hazard Hot water at hand sinks 75 F (kitchen/prep/ware washing and bathrooms) Multiple Priorty Foundation Priority and Core violations noted on inspection Proof that the PIC is not operating in a safe and sanitary manner per code and that employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Table ware not protected - Exposed table ware in dining room
590.004/4-904.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labeled - Kitchen Using lids labeled fresh seafood for other food items - Kitchen/walk in unit
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers
590.003/3-302.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle in upstair unisex bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not inverted Food containers stored on top of refrigeration - Kitchen
590.004/4-903.11-C1
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Performing Reduced Oxygen Packing without HACCP Plan
590.008/8-201.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water tank is not in compliance - not producing hot water for hand washing and ware washing Plumbers on premises replacing hot water tank
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Flowers in walk in unit with food
590.003/3-307.11-C
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May 17, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine at low temp dish machine 200 +PPM
590.007/7-204.11-P
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Unable to properly wash hands (hot water 75 F at hand sinks) - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bathrooms Plumber on the property to replace hot water tank during inspection
590.002/2-301.12-P
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Performing Reduced Oxygen Packing without an approved variance
590.003/3-502.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quat test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Capacity-quantity and availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at hand sinks 75 F (Kitchen/prep/ware washing/bathrooms)
590.005/5-103.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Operating/preparing food during an imminant health hazard Hot water at hand sinks 75 F (kitchen/prep/ware washing and bathrooms) Multiple Priorty Foundation Priority and Core violations noted on inspection Proof that the PIC is not operating in a safe and sanitary manner per code and that employees have not been trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit is not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Flowers in walk in unit with food
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not inverted Food containers stored on top of refrigeration - Kitchen
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Preset tableware (c)
Inspector notes: Table ware not protected - Exposed table ware in dining room
590.004/4-904.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle in upstair unisex bathroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hot water tank is not in compliance - not producing hot water for hand washing and ware washing Plumbers on premises replacing hot water tank
590.006/6-501.11-C
When a haccp plan is required (c)
Inspector notes: Performing Reduced Oxygen Packing without HACCP Plan
590.008/8-201.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade covered containers
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food storage containers not labeled - Kitchen Using lids labeled fresh seafood for other food items - Kitchen/walk in unit
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was College Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at College Club on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at College Club?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at College Club.

How does College Club compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has College Club's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at College Club 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 College Club inspected?

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