Dig Inn
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Dig Inn 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Dig Inn trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels in basement prep area. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on production line observed with food debris. Ensure hand sink is only being used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Handles of scoops in bulk product. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of oven in kitchen area observed with debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Cracked floor tiles in the front of flat hot holding line unit Repair PIC stated he will provide a timeframe for when the damaged floor tiles will be repaired 12/18/25 Manager is in process of obtaining a second quote for repair as the inital quote exceeded expected cost. PIC Provided the Prososal total
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and soils under cookline equipment standing water and soils under three bay sink. Clean to remove. 12.12.25 The entire facility was observed to be in need of deep cleaning 12.18.25 Grease and debris remain present on the floor and wall some cleaning effort has been made. however further cleaning is required to bring the area into compliance .
590.004/4-101.19-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in storage area in the basement. Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed exterminator 12.11.25 Provide more frequent services for the extermination 12.18.25 Live Cockroach observed in prep area in the basement .
590.006/6-501.111-C
86
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mixed Green Kale tomato cucumber salad with elevated temp of 48F-49F. Provide proper cold Holding of 41F or Below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit Chicken breast 122F pork 122F Tofu 89F. Product discarded. Ensure all hot holding items are held 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple products out of temperature PIC needs to ensure proper temps of all foods
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Manual warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Low Temp dishmachine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair.
590.004/4-501.19-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives in the knife block next to the grill area stored with dried encrusted food debris. Clean to remove soils Interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior of dish machine observed with debris accumulation and in need of deliming Interior of handsink observed soiled
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure or supplies for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit./ Provide complete vomit clean up kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor observed with strong odor smell in the warewashing room . Clean the floor to remove stagnant water
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and soils under cookline equipment standing water and soils under three bay sink. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: In walk-in and reach-in unit there are uncovered container with food items( tomato cucumber salad kale salad Grains. All foods must be covered to prevent contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Filters observed with grease build up. clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiples cutting board observed healvily scared. Resurface or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in storage area in the basement. Provide a detailed pest control report from a licensed exterminator
590.006/6-501.111-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple brooms and dustpans on the floor leaned against the wall in the warewashing room. Provide proper storing to elevate properly.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed Cracked floor tiles in the front of flat hot holding line unit Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in warewashing room.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
30
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot holding unit in catering area not plugged in resulting in low temperatues for multiple hot held foods. Chicken breast 100F pork 101F. Product discarded. Ensure all hot holding items are held 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink observed with pan over sink. Ensure hand sink is not blocked.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Chocolate chip cookie at counter grab and go observed without label. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled traps observed in utility room. Remove as necessary.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Floor and wall junctures coved and enclosed or sealed (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in ceiling resulting in leaking water from ceiling. Water observed leaking into container in dining room. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple scoops in bulk containers observed with handle in product. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Documentation of proposed variance and justification (pf)
Inspector notes: TPHC being followed correctly during time of inspection. Additional SOP have been submitted for approval to Health Division office. Awaiting approval from Health Division.
590.008/8-103.11-PF
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple products out of temperature PIC needs to ensure proper temps of all foods
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Documentation of proposed variance and justification (pf)
Inspector notes: TPHC being followed correctly during time of inspection. Additional SOP have been submitted for approval to Health Division office. Awaiting approval from Health Division.
590.008/8-103.11-PF
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salads @ 64f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below Prepped foods in basement area sitting out at 70f not under proper refrigeration
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken on hot line @ 112f ensure proper hot hold of 135f or above
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple products out of temperature PIC needs to ensure proper temps of all foods
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Documentation of proposed variance and justification (pf)
Inspector notes: TPHC not being followed properly ensure products are listed and time stamped for proper food quality within the time limits allowed for TPHC
590.008/8-103.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of ovens with soils clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and baffles with build up clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
55
May 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed bucket inside production line hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed two bottles of chemical spray unlabled. Label as necessary.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dish area walls are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee items stored in close proxmity to clean dishware. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
74
Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a paper towel dispenser for the paper towels at the hand sink on the end of the hot line.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement keep all of the dirty linen storsge containers covered at all times.
590.004/4-803.11-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Fruit fly activity in the basement at the linen storage area. Remove flies. Provide extermination report with details for dealing with this fly issue. Reciept of service will be picked up at the compliance inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: remove the shipping plastic from the side of the dish machine in the dish/pot room.
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Jul 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 2 Door reach in cooler- 66 F. Provide temperature of 41 F or below for the unit. Items placed in unit moved to a refrigerator operating at 38 F.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean the exterior of the spec tank in the kitchen. Remove buildup of soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: resurface or replace worn and stained surfaces of the cutting boards in the kitchen.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a Certified Food Manager for this location.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dig Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dig Inn on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dig Inn?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dig Inn.
How does Dig Inn compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Dig Inn most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Dig Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dig Inn have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dig Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dig Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dig Inn is inspected around three times per year on average.
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