Croke Park
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
95
Score
Croke Park has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average South Boston restaurant scores 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Basement with old debris trash and unused equipment clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted heavy residue of broken bottles/caps and grime in the bar area.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Noted holes in the basement foundation and outside stairs leading to the refuse area. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted heavy residue of broken bottles/caps and grime in the bar area.Clean with frequency
590.006/6-501.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Noted unnecessary items in the trash area and the back room.Clean and remove the items not needed.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several ceiling tiles missing in the back room and in the main bar area.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy amounts of debris and unused equipment stored in the basement and rear of establishment. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris around the dumpsters. Clean and remove all debris in the exterior.
590.005/5-501.115-C
90
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing chlorine testing device for the low temp dishmachine. Provide at all times
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris around the dumpsters. Clean and remove all debris in the exterior.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy dirt and foul odor in the restroom. Clean to remove in all restrooms.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy amounts of debris and unused equipment stored in the basement and rear of establishment. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Missing employee handwashing signage in all restrooms. Provide at all times.
590.006/6-301.14-C
74
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broken door sweep at the front door. Heavy light visible. Provide and replace door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy debris in the rear storage room. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broken door sweep at the front door. Heavy light visible. Provide and replace door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dishmachine missing sanitizer. Provide at all times. Establishment will use plastic disposables cups only. Until sanitizer is availabile.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed several areas with debris and scattered thru out the basement area. Remove all debris and discard properly. Clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restrooms missing proper handwashing singage. Provide in all locations.
590.006/6-301.14-C
82
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for dishmachine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple empty boxes scattered around the basement floor. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy evidence of rodent activity. Remove all debris and clean areas. Provide the last 2 pest control reports via email to shemica.debnam@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soiled handsinks at bar and restroom. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity - address immediately
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure lids on trash barrels are tightly fit after use to preduce rodent activity
590.005/5-501.15-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Replace expired food safety certificate
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all foods / paper supplis [ starws and napkins ] elevated off tye floors in the basemnent
590.003/3-305.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the bar from all visible spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Addsress
590.005/5-501.17-C
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer testing for low temp dishwasher - Provide test strips for low temp dishwasher
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No complete vomit and diarrhea kit available - provide supplies and instructions
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Flea like bugs and immature flies crawlin on counter and flying - Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest company
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Jun 2, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit for sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D spill kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils. Clean outside of unit and removed standing water in bus bucket on floor.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors behind bar with soils debri and litter. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Facilities are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedule and maintain establishment under clean conditions.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling and missing drop tiles in back room with water damaged insulation exposed. Replace/repair ceiling. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Piles of clothes in back room strewn about boxes and debir throughout basement. Remoev all items in the building that are not necessary to the business.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of bar area dimly lit. Replace bulbs where needed.
590.006/6-303.11-C
58
May 17, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No V&D spill kit. Provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils. Clean outside of unit and removed standing water in bus bucket on floor.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit for sanitizer.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors behind bar with soils debri and litter. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Piles of clothes in back room strewn about boxes and debir throughout basement. Remoev all items in the building that are not necessary to the business.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Facilities are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedule and maintain establishment under clean conditions.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Damaged ceiling and missing drop tiles in back room with water damaged insulation exposed. Replace/repair ceiling. Determine source of moisture and make all necessary repairs.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster open. Maintain closed.
590.005/5-501.113-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Areas of bar area dimly lit. Replace bulbs where needed.
590.006/6-303.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Croke Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Croke Park on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Croke Park?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Croke Park.
How does Croke Park compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Croke Park most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Croke Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Croke Park have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Croke Park 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 Croke Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Croke Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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