Colonnade Hotel
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Colonnade Hotel 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 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 two violations each.
“Controlling pests” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Colonnade Hotel's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on revolving floor with daylight emitting. Seal with pest proof materials. Hole in wall behind cookline noted on pest report. Seal.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floors next to slicing table with what appears to be mice droppings. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide an updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweeps on revolving floor with daylight emitting. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Peeling paint on walls next to ice machine and on wall opposite dish area. Clean and resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the fryers to remove grease buildup.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood sticker has expired on 9.30.25.Provide a proper hood cleaning from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC states appt is on 10.2.25
590.006/6-501.14-C
78
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Color changing strip reading in compliance OK to use machine Upon re-inspection Parts on order
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Color changing strip reading in compliance OK to use machine
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: There are some damaged trash dumpster lids. Lids are not closing properly.Repair/replace as needed. Upon re-inspection The PIC is stating that a trash compactor will be installed today I instructed the PIC to provide photos when installed
590.005/5-501.13-C
95
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags missing the datemarkings.Maintain shellstock tags for 90 days in chronological order with the dates of last served/sold.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity at the outside trash location & loading dock under the dunnage storage rack. (Odors & droppings are present) Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Discussed with the PIC to increase pest control visits to remedy any issues PIC to forward all pest reports to ISDHealth@Boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: There are some damaged trash dumpster lids. Lids are not closing properly.Repair/replace as needed.
590.005/5-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the grounds around the outside trash dumpsters to remove debris & evidence of rodent droppings.
590.006/6-501.114-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the leaking hand sink drain outside of the room service location.
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash temp reading 130F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150-160F or per manufactures instructions Rinse temp reading 190F
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving in the produce walkin to remove soils. Clean the wall in the banquet walk in to remove soils. Clean the lower shelf of the table at the kitchen expiditing station.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Crushed ice machine missing a screened filter at the vent.Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Rice being dispensed using a plastic cup.Provide food grade scoops.
590.004/4-204.13-C
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ sandwich reach in/ chicken salad and potato salad 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below items removed by manager on duty
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: hot line kitchen/ remove evidence of live roaches from interior of oven/provide detailed licensed extermination report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ repair sandwich reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize interior of ice machines to remove possible mold like substance
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below
590.004/4-204.112-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace/resurface worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: flight type dishmachine/repair leak to unit
590.005/5-205.15-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: flight type/repair wash gauge
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: flight type dishmachine/rerout floor as needed
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ replace ceiling tiles to be smooth easily cleanable dishroom/replace clean all ceiling tiles as needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: dishroom/replace burnt out lights
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay handsink and employee cafe handsink/provide proper divider
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean top of pizza oven
590.004/4-202.16-C
41
Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ sandwich reach in/ chicken salad and potato salad 48 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below items removed by manager on duty
590.003/3-501.16-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: flight type/repair wash and rinse gauges/ thermal strip measured 160 degrees
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ repair sandwich reach in to operate at 41 degrees or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: clean and sanitize interior of ice machines to remove possible mold like substance
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: hot line kitchen/ remove evidence of live roaches from interior of oven/provide detailed licensed extermination report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: dishroom/replace burnt out lights
590.006/6-303.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay handsink and employee cafe handsink/provide proper divider
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean top of pizza oven
590.004/4-202.16-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace/resurface worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ provide accurate internal thermometer to register 41 degrees or below
590.004/4-204.112-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: flight type dishmachine/repair leak to unit
590.005/5-205.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: flight type dishmachine/rerout floor as needed ice machine/clean floor area under and around unit
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: employee cafe/ replace ceiling tiles to be smooth easily cleanable dishroom/replace clean all ceiling tiles as needed
590.006/6-201.17-C
39
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed milk expired on 3.29.23 in employee cafe. Person in charge removed.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Unlabled chemical observed in warewash area. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse gague is broken on high tempertuare dish washer. Person in charge provided service report.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live roach activity on production line underneath production line equiptment. Provide updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Black soils observed inside the interior of ice machine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue traps in back of house. Remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee working on production line without hair restraint. Person in charge corrected.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed emplyee drink and food in close proximity to prepped foods. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Gate to trash area observed open to hallway leading to back of house area. Close when not in use to prevent potentilal pest activity.
590.006/6-202.15-C
50
Sep 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has visable soils in the interior of unit. Person in charge confirmed. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish washer is leaking. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Dry store room area is missing a ceiling tile. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above grill station are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy frost build up in walk in freezer. Person in charge has an open service call.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Colonnade Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Colonnade Hotel on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Colonnade Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Colonnade Hotel.
How does Colonnade Hotel compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Colonnade Hotel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Colonnade Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Colonnade Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Colonnade Hotel 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 Colonnade Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Colonnade Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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